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Who invested in Optical Waters?
Optical Waters's investors include National Science Foundation.
United States · Funded startup
Who invested in Optical Waters
Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026
$255Kraised across 1 round since 2022, from 1 source
- Latest round
- Grant, $255KJan 2022
- Investors
- 1
The rounds
- Jan 2022
Founders and team
From Optical Waters's own website.
AdvisersPaul BlackborowSteve Willis
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Quick answers about Optical Waters
How much has Optical Waters raised?
Optical Waters has raised $255K across 1 round since 2022.
When did Optical Waters last raise?
Optical Waters's most recent round was a Grant of $255K in Jan 2022.
What was Optical Waters's biggest round?
Its most recent round, $255K in Jan 2022, is also its largest on record.
Who backed Optical Waters first?
Optical Waters's first round on record, in Jan 2022, was backed by National Science Foundation.
What stage is Optical Waters at?
Optical Waters's latest named round is a Grant, in Jan 2022.
Where is Optical Waters based?
Optical Waters is based in the United States.
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