Adam Carter, Founder of OpenLight

About Adam Carter

Adam Carter is the founder of OpenLight. OpenLight operates in AI Infrastructure and is based in Goleta, CA. OpenLight has raised $84M, latest Series A $50M (2025). Backers on record include Dipender Saluja, Ion Yadigaroglu, Patrick Salyer, Capricorn Investment Group, Mayfield Fund.

Adam Carter at a glance

Company

OpenLight

Industry

AI Infrastructure

Location

Goleta, CA

Total raised

$84M

Investors on record

Dipender Saluja, Ion Yadigaroglu, Patrick Salyer, Capricorn Investment Group, Mayfield Fund

Frequently asked about Adam Carter

Who is Adam Carter?

Adam Carter is the founder of OpenLight. Full profile, funding history and background on StartupFundraising.com.

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Adam Carter founded OpenLight, a AI Infrastructure company based in Goleta, CA.

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OpenLight funding profile (1)

• OpenLight funding: total raised, rounds and investors

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