Xingrong Metadata Technology (Suzhou)
Open networking switches for cloud and AI.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
* | CNY100m | Series A | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Founded in 2017, Xingrong Metadata Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., operating as Asterfusion, is a provider of open networking infrastructure solutions for next-generation cloud computing. The company delivers high-performance Ethernet switches, ranging from 1G to 800G, and network automation solutions tailored for hyperscale data centers, cloud providers, and enterprise IT.
Asterfusion's core offering is its enterprise-level, production-ready SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) distribution called AsterNOS. This network operating system is designed to be highly scalable and compatible with various mainstream commercial switching chips, including those from Marvell, Broadcom, and Intel. The company's product suite includes cloud network switches, P4-programmable switches, network packet brokers (NPB), and an open hardware platform. These products are engineered to provide ultra-low latency, with speeds as low as 400 nanoseconds, making them suitable for demanding applications like AI, high-performance computing, and big data analysis.
The business model centers on providing turnkey, disaggregated hardware and software solutions that offer an alternative to traditional, proprietary networking systems. By combining open-source software with white-box hardware, Asterfusion aims to deliver cost-effective, flexible, and easy-to-manage networking infrastructure. The company serves a diverse client base across sectors including internet, finance, education, enterprise, and government. Since its inception, the company has raised capital through several funding rounds, including a Seed round in 2017 and a Later Stage VC round in October 2023, with investors such as Hua Partners, Forebright Capital, and GP Capital (China).
Keywords: open networking, SONiC distribution, white-box switches, data center networking, cloud infrastructure, low-latency switches, SDN, network automation, P4-programmable, AsterNOS, hyperscale data center, high-performance computing, AI networking, network packet broker, enterprise networking, disaggregated networking, Ethernet switch, cloud provider solutions, network operating system, edge computing.