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As AI data centers hit power limits, Peak XV backs Indian startup C2i to fix the bottleneck | Veille IA Shiftometer
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As AI data centers hit power limits, Peak XV backs Indian startup C2i to fix the bottleneck
February 18, 2026
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Data center electricity consumption is projected to nearly triple by 2035.
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C2i Semiconductors, an Indian startup, raised $15 million to build plug-and-play power solutions to cut energy losses in AI data centers.
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C2i estimates it can cut end-to-end losses by around 10%, leading to significant savings on cooling costs and improved GPU utilization.
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