Pliops
Semiconductor ManufacturingTel Aviv, Israel51-200 Employees
Pliops, based in Ramat Gan in the Tel Aviv region, is a semiconductor technology company focused on making data centers faster and more efficient. Its Extreme Data Processor is designed to streamline how data is processed and managed, addressing input/output bottlenecks to dramatically boost performance for data-heavy AI workloads. The company also positions LightningAI as an extension of its acceleration capabilities to optimize GenAI workloads and support scalable AI-driven infrastructure. Founded in 2017, Pliops operates within the AI infrastructure segment of the semiconductor industry and has been recognized for its contributions to high-performance data center acceleration. In February 2026, reports indicated that Astera Labs acquired Pliops, signaling a strategic consolidation in the field.