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Upscale AI develops high-performance AI networking infrastructure combining custom silicon (SkyHammer ASICs), systems, and software to enable ultra-low-latency connections between GPUs, AI accelerators, and storage in large-scale AI clusters. The company competes directly with Nvidia's NVSwitch by building open-standards networking solutions designed for hyperscalers and AI infrastructure operators seeking scalable alternatives to proprietary architectures. Founded by serial entrepreneurs from Palo Alto Networks, Innovium, and Cavium, Upscale is backed by $300M+ in funding and positioning open standards as superior to closed ecosystems for AI infrastructure.