# Phlux Technology: Semiconductors, Sheffield, United Kingdom

> Phlux Technology: Phlux Technology is a semiconductor startup based in Sheffield, UK, founded in 2020. Based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Founded 2020.

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# Phlux Technology

Phlux Technology is a semiconductor startup based in Sheffield, UK, founded in 2020.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Semiconductors Sheffield, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2020 6 years old
- **Team:** 22 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 11.6M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed Dec 2022

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- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Phlux Technology

Phlux Technology is a semiconductor startup based in Sheffield, UK, founded in 2020.

The company specializes in designing and manufacturing Noiseless InGaAs® Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs), which are highly sensitive infrared sensors for 1550 nm applications. Their flagship product, the Aura family of APDs, offers sensitivity up to 12 times greater than conventional sensors and extends detection ranges by 50% for the same laser power. Phlux serves a global market, targeting industries such as autonomous vehicles, telecommunications, defense, environmental monitoring, and advanced imaging. Their products include standard surface-mount and wire-ended APDs, as well as evaluation boards for testing. The company has received significant funding, totaling approximately $13.9 million, and has been recognized with awards for its innovative semiconductor technology. Phlux is actively scaling its manufacturing operations to meet the increasing demand for its high-performance infrared sensors.

## What company datasets say Phlux Technology raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **11.6M** in the source's currency

Rounds **2**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **11.9M**

Last round date **Dec 2022**

Investors listed **5**

## Funding filed with regulators

Phlux Technology filed 2 raises, $12M in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.

- Apr 2025 **$12M** UK share allotment
- Nov 2022 **$182K** UK share allotment

## Founders and team

From Phlux Technology's own website: 3 founders, 7 on the team.

**Ben White** Co-Founder and CEO

**Chee Hing Tan** Co-founder

**Jo Shien Ng** Co-Founder

- **Brian Williams** Vice President of Operations
- **Christian Rookes** VP of Marketing and Business Development
- **Stuart Sendall** Head of Sales
- **Daniel Matthews** Director of Engineering
- **David Crisp** Chair
- **Iain Ness** Director of Finance
- **Xiao Collins** Principal Engineer

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

hardware high sensitivity semiconductor manufacturing distribution manufacturing infrared sensor miniaturization fibre sensing market disruption high temperature tolerance avalanche photodiodes thermal management high gain operation high-temperature operation fibre optic testing infrared light detection infrared sensor for fibre optics

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- **Sector:** Semiconductors
- **Industry code:** NAICS 334413, SIC 3669, 3674
- **Region:** England
- **Revenue:** 1.7M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/phlux-technology)

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