Making the physical
layer self-adaptable.
Astrape Networks is a European deep-tech company pioneering self-adaptable physical-layer networking: a physical layer that adapts itself, not just one you can program. We founded the company to end the multi-network crisis in modern data centers, one network for AI/HPC, storage, applications and management, dynamically adapting to every workload.
Why we exist
Today's data centers run three or more separate networks, each with its own hardware, cabling and operational overhead. The reason is simple: Layer 1, the physical layer, has always been static. Fixed fiber paths cannot adapt to traffic in real time, so operators over-build and compute sits idle waiting for the network.
Effiniti makes Layer 1 intelligent and self-adaptable, not just programmable, like the layers above it. It is an Ethernet top-of-rack switch plus card software, not just an optical switch, not just photonic switching, not just co-packaged optics, not just a packet switch, that continuously reshapes physical paths per-flow, without disruption, at microsecond speed. One unified Layer 1 to 4 fabric replaces the stack of service-specific networks.
What we value
Standard Ethernet, the same cabling, the same skills, the same SONiC stack. Adoption is a top-of-rack swap plus our card software, no retraining.
An open platform: the SNIC runs standalone or integrates into partner SmartNICs and DPUs. Vendor-agnostic by design.
2× xPU utilization, near direct-fiber latency, 70%+ less network energy, from one rack to 16 million servers across sites.
Where we are
Headquartered on Eindhoven's High Tech Campus, with offices in Belgium and Italy. Belgium is home to both our Demo Center and our engineering & R&D team. Together they bring decades of combined experience in photonics, ASIC design and data center architecture.
Offices
Eindhoven, NL · High Tech Campus (HQ)
Schelle, BE · Demo Center, engineering & R&D
Milano, IT