Lightstorm Secures Rs 7 Bn Funding from NIIF Infra Finance
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Lightstorm Secures Rs 7 Bn Funding from NIIF Infra Finance

Lightstorm, a digital network infrastructure solutions provider, has secured Rs 7 billion in funding from NIIF Infrastructure Finance (NIIF IFL), an infrastructure debt fund. The investment will support the company’s efforts to enhance its connectivity solutions for enterprises and expand its operations, including further development of its fibre network across India.

Since beginning its India operations in 2020, Lightstorm has established a fibre network spanning 30,000 kilometres, with a capacity of approximately 700 terabits per second (Tbps). This network interconnects nearly 60 data centres nationwide, catering to the growing demand for high-speed, reliable digital connectivity.

With the latest funding, Lightstorm aims to accelerate the expansion of its fibre infrastructure to meet the increasing need for data centre connectivity. This demand has been driven by enterprises increasingly adopting artificial intelligence solutions, which require robust and scalable network infrastructure.

Beyond its presence in India, Lightstorm operates in Indonesia and the Middle East. Additionally, it has a 21,000-kilometre subsea cable network linking data centres across the USA, Japan, and Australia. The company’s expansion strategy focuses on strengthening its global connectivity footprint while addressing the surging requirements of AI-driven and cloud-based enterprise solutions.

This investment is expected to provide the financial backing necessary for Lightstorm to unlock new growth opportunities, expand its market reach, and reinforce its role in India’s evolving digital ecosystem. With AI and data centre growth reshaping the industry, the company’s enhanced fibre network will play a crucial role in supporting the digital transformation across various sectors.

News source: Financial Express

Lightstorm, a digital network infrastructure solutions provider, has secured Rs 7 billion in funding from NIIF Infrastructure Finance (NIIF IFL), an infrastructure debt fund. The investment will support the company’s efforts to enhance its connectivity solutions for enterprises and expand its operations, including further development of its fibre network across India. Since beginning its India operations in 2020, Lightstorm has established a fibre network spanning 30,000 kilometres, with a capacity of approximately 700 terabits per second (Tbps). This network interconnects nearly 60 data centres nationwide, catering to the growing demand for high-speed, reliable digital connectivity. With the latest funding, Lightstorm aims to accelerate the expansion of its fibre infrastructure to meet the increasing need for data centre connectivity. This demand has been driven by enterprises increasingly adopting artificial intelligence solutions, which require robust and scalable network infrastructure. Beyond its presence in India, Lightstorm operates in Indonesia and the Middle East. Additionally, it has a 21,000-kilometre subsea cable network linking data centres across the USA, Japan, and Australia. The company’s expansion strategy focuses on strengthening its global connectivity footprint while addressing the surging requirements of AI-driven and cloud-based enterprise solutions. This investment is expected to provide the financial backing necessary for Lightstorm to unlock new growth opportunities, expand its market reach, and reinforce its role in India’s evolving digital ecosystem. With AI and data centre growth reshaping the industry, the company’s enhanced fibre network will play a crucial role in supporting the digital transformation across various sectors. News source: Financial Express

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