Xsight Labs
Xsight Labs designs programmable Ethernet switches and data processing units built on its proprietary XISA instruction set architecture and 5nm process. The company sells through direct enterprise sales to cloud, telecom, satellite, and AI infrastructure operators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersKiryat Gat, Israel
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Xsight Labs does
Xsight Labs is a semiconductor company developing programmable networking silicon for cloud, telecommunications, high-capacity computing, and AI infrastructure operators. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kiryat Gat, Israel, the company builds Ethernet switches and data processing units (DPUs) on a proprietary instruction set architecture called XISA and 5nm process technology, targeting data center workloads including gateways, network packet brokers, security appliances, storage, AI switching, and top-of-rack switching.
The portfolio comprises two product families: the X-Series programmable Ethernet switches delivering 3.2 to 12.8 Tbps throughput with sub-700ns latency and typical power under 200W at 12.8T, and the E-Series data processing units offering 800 Gbps throughput with 64 Arm Neoverse N2 cores at typical power under 75W. Both families are built around XISA, billed as the first open switch instruction set architecture, and integrate with the open-source networking ecosystem of SONiC, P4, Linux, and DPDK. A specialized X2 variant of the switch silicon is qualified into SpaceX's Starlink v3 satellite constellation for terabit-scale onboard networking, and the Xsight Accelerate program bundles both families into solution packages for six named data center workloads.
The business model is hardware-driven: Xsight Labs sells ASICs and reference systems through direct enterprise engagement with solutions teams, on a quote-based pricing model that is not publicly disclosed. The publicly disclosed customer base is concentrated in three named enterprise logos — SpaceX (Starlink v3 silicon), Oxide Computer Company (rack-scale post-Tofino replacement), and Hammerspace (DPU integration for AI storage via the Open Flash Platform consortium) — alongside consortium-level engagement with Meta, SK Hynix, Solidigm, Phison, ScaleFlux, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The company is private with 101-250 employees and has disclosed $100M+ in cumulative funding across three rounds between 2018 and 2021.
Xsight Labs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Xsight Labs
- Legal name
- Xsight Labs
- Website
- https://xsightlabs.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Xsight Labs designs programmable Ethernet switches and data processing units built on its proprietary XISA instruction set architecture and 5nm process. The company sells through direct enterprise sales to cloud, telecom, satellite, and AI infrastructure operators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Xsight Labs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Networking Semiconductors
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)
- SIC
- Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Networking & Data Center Silicon (Switch/NIC/DPU/SerDes) (HDAHABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Compute & Acceleration ICs (CPU/GPU/AI/FPGA/ASIC) (HDAHABAC)
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Where Xsight Labs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kiryat Gat
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Markets served
Xsight Labs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - X-Series Switches: Sale of programmable Ethernet switch ASICs and systems delivering 3.2-12.8 Tbps throughput for data center networking applications
- Hardware Sales - E-Series DPUs: Sale of data processing units with 800 Gbps throughput and integrated compute capabilities for converged networking, storage, and computing workloads
- Accelerate Program Solutions: Specialized turnkey solutions for specific data center workloads including Gateways, Network Packet Brokers, Security Appliances, Storage, AI Switching, and Top-of-Rack Switching
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Xsight Labs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Xsight Labs designs and manufactures programmable semiconductor devices — specifically the X-Series of Ethernet switch ASICs and the E-Series of Data Processing Units (DPUs) — built on 5nm process technology and aligned with open networking standards (SONiC, P4, XISA, Linux, DPDK). The chips are intended for cloud data centers, hyperscale AI/HPC fabrics, and 5G/telecom infrastructure where programmable, high-radix packet processing is required.
Product overview
Xsight Labs offers a portfolio of programmable infrastructure products centered on two core hardware lines: the X-Series programmable Ethernet switches (3.2-12.8 Tbps, sub-700ns latency) and the E-Series data processing units (800 Gbps, 64 Arm Neoverse N2 cores). Both product lines are built on the company's proprietary XISA instruction set architecture and support open standards including SONiC, P4, Linux, and DPDK. The Accelerate program bundles these products as a unified infrastructure solution for cloud, telecom, and high-capacity computing workloads. The X2 Switch variant is designed specifically for space-based applications, integrated into SpaceX's Starlink v3 satellites. The company also participates in the Open Flash Platform consortium for AI storage solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- X-Series Programmable Ethernet Switches
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% better performance per watt compared to alternative solutions
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Xsight Labs
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Xsight Labs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature5 records
Xsight Labs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- SpaceXflagshipSpaceX partnered with Xsight Labs to incorporate the company's programmable X2 switch into its upcoming Starlink v3 satellites. The collaboration is designed to push data throughput beyond 1 terabit per second, positioning Xsight's power-efficient programmable silicon as integral to terabit-scale onboard networking for next-generation Starlink satellites. Michael Nicolls, VP Starlink Engineering at SpaceX, stated that the X2 chip will form an integral part of the terabit routing needs of the next generation of Starlink satellites.
- HammerspacecoreXsight Labs and Hammerspace partnered to develop the Open Flash Platform (OFP), an open and efficient AI storage solution. The collaboration aims to simplify AI infrastructure by enabling direct communication between storage devices, reducing costs, power consumption, and bottlenecks. David Flynn, CEO of Hammerspace, noted that by fusing with Xsight's 800G DPU, they turn any Linux system into shared storage that scales linearly and feeds GPUs at the speed AI demands. Early deployment is underway with commercial availability expected in early 2026.
- Oxide Computer CompanycoreOxide Computer Company is evaluating Xsight Labs' X2 switch as a leading contender to replace Intel's discontinued Tofino platform in their rack-sized server systems. CTO Bryan Cantrill noted that Xsight's X2 represents switching silicon's x86 moment, making available in product form what was previously believed possible in switching.
- Open Flash Platform (OFP) ConsortiumcoreXsight Labs participates in the Open Flash Platform (OFP) consortium, an eight-member technical group including Hammerspace, Meta, Phison, SK Hynix, Solidigm, ScaleFlux, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The consortium is developing a new storage architecture replacing traditional storage arrays with disaggregated, DPU-controlled SSD shelves using pNFS for direct data access. Consortium targets include 1 exabyte per rack, 10x density increase, 90 percent power reduction, and general availability targeted for the second half of 2025.
- Meta (OFP Consortium)coreMeta participates in the Open Flash Platform (OFP) consortium alongside Xsight Labs and other members developing next-generation flash storage architecture for AI workloads.
- SK Hynix (OFP Consortium)coreSK Hynix participates in the Open Flash Platform (OFP) consortium alongside Xsight Labs, contributing NAND/SSD expertise to the disaggregated storage architecture initiative.
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (OFP Consortium)coreLos Alamos National Laboratory participates in the Open Flash Platform (OFP) consortium alongside Xsight Labs, providing research expertise to the disaggregated storage architecture for AI workloads.
- Phison (OFP Consortium)corePhison participates in the Open Flash Platform (OFP) consortium alongside Xsight Labs, contributing storage controller expertise to the initiative developing SSD-free flash storage architecture.
- Solidigm (OFP Consortium)coreSolidigm participates in the Open Flash Platform (OFP) consortium alongside Xsight Labs, contributing NAND flash expertise to the disaggregated storage architecture development.
- ScaleFlux (OFP Consortium)coreScaleFlux participates in the Open Flash Platform (OFP) consortium alongside Xsight Labs, contributing computational storage expertise to the initiative.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Xsight Labs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Nvidia:
- Broadcom: Broadcom is the dominant incumbent in data center switching silicon with its Tomahawk and Jericho families and the largest merchant ASIC supplier to hyperscalers. Xsight competes directly with Broadcom's programmable Ethernet switching portfolio and faces it across the same hyperscaler customers, making Broadcom the primary benchmark for share and pricing.
Direct peers
- Marvell Technology: Marvell is a direct competitor in data center networking silicon, particularly after acquiring programmable switch innovator Innovium (Teralynx) and pursuing DPU products through its OCTEON and custom silicon lines. Marvell targets the same hyperscaler/cloud customers with high-radix Ethernet switches and custom ASICs, overlapping with both the X-Series and E-Series product lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses2 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Xsight Labs social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Xsight Labs leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Xsight Labs funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors17 records
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Xsight Labs M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Xsight Labs
What does Xsight Labs do?
Xsight Labs designs and manufactures programmable semiconductor devices — specifically the X-Series of Ethernet switch ASICs and the E-Series of Data Processing Units (DPUs) — built on 5nm process technology and aligned with open networking standards (SONiC, P4, XISA, Linux, DPDK). The chips are intended for cloud data centers, hyperscale AI/HPC fabrics, and 5G/telecom infrastructure where programmable, high-radix packet processing is required.
Is Xsight Labs a public or private company?
Xsight Labs is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Xsight Labs founded?
Xsight Labs was founded in 2017. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Xsight Labs based?
Xsight Labs is headquartered in Kiryat Gat, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Xsight Labs make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - X-Series Switches are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - E-Series DPUs and accelerate Program Solutions.
Who are Xsight Labs's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Nvidia and Broadcom. Marvell Technology is listed as a direct peer.
Does Xsight Labs have an API?
No public API is recorded for Xsight Labs.
What industry is Xsight Labs in?
Xsight Labs's product category is Networking Semiconductors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHABAB, Networking & Data Center Silicon (Switch/NIC/DPU/SerDes), with a secondary code of HDAHABAC, Compute & Acceleration ICs (CPU/GPU/AI/FPGA/ASIC). Its NAICS code is 334413 and its SIC code is 3674.