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Who invested in Wave Photonics

One round we have observed, with the 3 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

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Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$5.7Mraised across 1 round since 2024, from 1 source

Latest round
Seed, $5.7MJun 2024
Investors
3
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The rounds

  1. Jun 2024

Funding filed with regulators

Wave Photonics filed 3 raises, $3.3M in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.

  1. May 2024$936KUK share allotment
  2. May 2024$1.7MUK share allotment
  3. Apr 2024$691KUK share allotment

Founders and team

From Wave Photonics's own website: 1 founder, 10 on the team.

Tolulope Taiwo-AshajuFounder’s Associate
  • James LeeCEO
  • Mateusz KubicaCTO
  • Mark GoossensHead of Business Development
  • Alan SandersSenior Photonics Engineer
  • Alexandre BazinSenior Photonics Engineer
  • Friederike JöhlingerSenior Photonics Engineer
  • Giannis ChatzopoulosSenior Photonics Engineer
  • Jiangbo ZhuSenior Photonics Engineer
  • Nick RollingsTechnical Program Manager
  • Pruthvi DhannapuneniBusiness Development Manager

Everyone who backed them

Plug and PlayAccelerator1round
EIC AcceleratorGovernment1round
Charlie SonghurstVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

These 2 firms list Wave Photonics as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

Deeptech LabsAcceleratorPer its own site
Ripple Impact InvestmentsGrowth equityPer its own site

Quick answers about Wave Photonics

Who invested in Wave Photonics?

Wave Photonics's investors include Plug and Play, EIC Accelerator and Charlie Songhurst.

How much has Wave Photonics raised?

Wave Photonics has raised $5.7M across 1 round since 2024.

When did Wave Photonics last raise?

Wave Photonics's most recent round was a Seed of $5.7M in Jun 2024.

What was Wave Photonics's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $5.7M in Jun 2024, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Wave Photonics first?

Wave Photonics's first round on record, in Jun 2024, was backed by Plug and Play, EIC Accelerator and Charlie Songhurst.

What stage is Wave Photonics at?

Wave Photonics's latest named round is a Seed, in Jun 2024.

Where is Wave Photonics based?

Wave Photonics is based in the United Kingdom.

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