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Optical technology startups worldwide
228 optical technology startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $9.1B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Open FiberItalian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market.
Italian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market.
Founded 2015Milan, Italy$2.5Blast round Aug 2021 - 2
LumentumLumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
Founded 2015Milpitas, United States$2.0Blast round Mar 2026 - 3
Ayar LabsAyar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.
Founded 2015San Jose, United States$904Mlast round Oct 2026 - 4
LightmatterLightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers.Lightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers.
Founded 2017Mountain View, United States$433Mlast round Oct 2024 - 5
Celestial AICelestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.Celestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.
Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$250Mlast round Mar 2025 - 6
LightelligenceLightelligence is an optical computing company founded in 2017 as a spin-out from MIT.Lightelligence is an optical computing company founded in 2017 as a spin-out from MIT.
Founded 2017Boston, United States$220Mlast round Sept 2025 - 7
Salience LabsSalience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.
Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$169Mlast round Oct 2026 - 8Agility CommunicationsAgility Communications provides laser solutions such as tunable transponder and laser for the optical network.
Agility Communications provides laser solutions such as tunable transponder and laser for the optical network.
Founded 1998United States$168Mlast round Mar 2005 - 9
Even RealitiesEven Realities is an innovative company based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, specializing in optical technology and wearable devices.Even Realities is an innovative company based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, specializing in optical technology and wearable devices.
Founded 2023Shenzhen, China$150Mlast round Jul 2026 - 10
iPronicsiPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.
Founded 2019Valencia, Spain$137Mlast round Sept 2026 - 11QD VisionQD Vision is a developer of nanotechnology-based optical products for display and solid state lighting applications.
QD Vision is a developer of nanotechnology-based optical products for display and solid state lighting applications.
Founded 2004Lexington, United States$133Mlast round Nov 2015 - 12
NeurophosNeurophos Inc.Neurophos Inc.
Founded 2020Austin, United States$110Mlast round Jan 2026 - 13
MyOptique GroupThe MyOptique Group is an online optical store offering prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses.The MyOptique Group is an online optical store offering prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses.
Founded 2005United Kingdom$102Mlast round Aug 2015 - 14
CoreOpticsCoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications.CoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications.
Founded 2001Germany$90Mlast round Apr 2008 - 15C8 MediSensorsC8 MediSensors develops HG1-c, a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor and Optical Glucose Monitoring product for diabetics.
C8 MediSensors develops HG1-c, a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor and Optical Glucose Monitoring product for diabetics.
Founded 2003San Jose, United States$88Mlast round Jun 2012 - 16
nEye.aiWe are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.We are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.
Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$80Mlast round Apr 2026 - 17
OneChip PhotonicsOneChip Photonics is a privately held company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2005.OneChip Photonics is a privately held company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2005.
Founded 2005Ottawa, Canada$80Mlast round Sept 2012 - 18CyOpticsCyOptics provides Indium Phosphide optical chips and component technologies for the data communications and telecommunications markets.
CyOptics provides Indium Phosphide optical chips and component technologies for the data communications and telecommunications markets.
Founded 1999United States$77Mlast round Jan 2011 - 19
Laser LinkLaser Link is a laser communication company that focuses on development of precision optical-mechanical products for commercial aircraft.Laser Link is a laser communication company that focuses on development of precision optical-mechanical products for commercial aircraft.
Founded 2021Shanghai$73Mlast round Mar 2026 - 20
Sphera Optical NetworksSphera Optical Networks, Inc.Sphera Optical Networks, Inc.
Founded 1999United States$70Mlast round Aug 2000 - 21
OptalysysOptalysys Ltd is a high-tech company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, specializing in optical computing and silicon photonics.Optalysys Ltd is a high-tech company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, specializing in optical computing and silicon photonics.
Founded 2013Pontefract, United Kingdom$69Mlast round Jun 2026 - 22TOPI Imaging TechnologyTOPI Imaging Technology is a medical device firm providing OCT retinal diagnostic system and sweep optical biometer.
TOPI Imaging Technology is a medical device firm providing OCT retinal diagnostic system and sweep optical biometer.
Founded 2017Beijing$69Mlast round Mar 2025 - 23Qspex TechnologiesQSpex Technologies develops systems and complimentary materials that enable optical outlets to produce custom spectacle lenses.
QSpex Technologies develops systems and complimentary materials that enable optical outlets to produce custom spectacle lenses.
Founded 2007Alpharetta, United States$68Mlast round Jan 2014 - 24Wave7 OpticsWave7 Optics develops IP-based optical networks for the delivery of video, voice, and data services.
Wave7 Optics develops IP-based optical networks for the delivery of video, voice, and data services.
Founded 2000United States$60Mlast round Jul 2004 - 25
LumotiveLumotive is a semiconductor company based in Redmond, Washington, founded in 2017.Lumotive is a semiconductor company based in Redmond, Washington, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Redmond, United States$59Mlast round Feb 2025 - 26Tropic NetworksTropic Networks designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable apps.
Tropic Networks designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable apps.
Founded 2000Canada$53Mlast round May 2005 - 27
Matisse NetworksMatisse Networks is a privately held optical networking company located in Mountain View, California.Matisse Networks is a privately held optical networking company located in Mountain View, California.
Founded 2003Mountain View, United States$53Mlast round Sept 2007 - 28
CAILABSCailabs is a global deep-tech company based in Rennes, France, specializing in advanced photonics solutions.Cailabs is a global deep-tech company based in Rennes, France, specializing in advanced photonics solutions.
Founded 2013Rennes, France$52Mlast round Sept 2025 - 29
Intune NetworksIntune Networks is a telecommunications company founded in 1999 by John Dunne and Tom Farrell.Intune Networks is a telecommunications company founded in 1999 by John Dunne and Tom Farrell.
Founded 1999Dublin, Ireland$50Mlast round Oct 2009 - 30
Mesh Optical TechnologiesMesh Optical Technologies designs and manufactures the world's most advanced optical hardware.Mesh Optical Technologies designs and manufactures the world's most advanced optical hardware.
Founded -Los Angeles, United States$50Mlast round Feb 2026 - 31
Arycs TechnologiesArycs Technologies is a U.S.-based company that specializes in energy-efficient, high-performance coherent optical connectivity solutions.Arycs Technologies is a U.S.-based company that specializes in energy-efficient, high-performance coherent optical connectivity solutions.
Founded 2025Los Gatos, United States$48Mlast round Mar 2026 - 32
BroadLightBroadLight is a supplier of communication semiconductors and optical transceivers for cost-effective FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premises).BroadLight is a supplier of communication semiconductors and optical transceivers for cost-effective FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premises).
Founded 2000United States$45Mlast round Sept 2007 - 33
MediBeaconMediBeacon is an optical diagnostic company providing clinicians with critical information that improve patient care.MediBeacon is an optical diagnostic company providing clinicians with critical information that improve patient care.
Founded 2011St. Louis, United States$39Mlast round Jul 2022 - 34
Optics 1Optics1 is engaged in optics design and optical developments, including visible, infrared and ultraviolet light, X-rays and microwaves.Optics1 is engaged in optics design and optical developments, including visible, infrared and ultraviolet light, X-rays and microwaves.
Founded 1987Bedford, United States$38Mlast round Jan 2010 - 35NegevtechNegevtech is a company specializing in wafer optical inspection and yield control solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Negevtech is a company specializing in wafer optical inspection and yield control solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Founded 1999United States$36Mlast round Apr 2006 - 36
LensVectorLensVector is an optical technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2006.LensVector is an optical technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2006.
Founded 2006San Jose, United States$36Mlast round Nov 2013 - 37
Vuv AnalyticsVUV Analytics develops vacuum ultraviolet optical technologies available for use in the life and environmental sciences.VUV Analytics develops vacuum ultraviolet optical technologies available for use in the life and environmental sciences.
Founded 2009Cedar Park, United States$36Mlast round Feb 2023 - 38
SyndiantSyndiant is an optical device company providing light modulating panels for high-resolution small displays.Syndiant is an optical device company providing light modulating panels for high-resolution small displays.
Founded 2004Dallas, United States$33Mlast round Nov 2012 - 39
NanotronicsNanotronics, also known as Nanotronics Imaging, is an innovative industrial AI and nanotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York.Nanotronics, also known as Nanotronics Imaging, is an innovative industrial AI and nanotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York.
Founded 2010United States$30Mlast round Oct 2017 - 40SBA MaterialsSBA manufactures and markets liquid-based inorganic and organic dielectric and optical polymers for the electronics industry.
SBA manufactures and markets liquid-based inorganic and organic dielectric and optical polymers for the electronics industry.
Founded 2001Albuquerque, United States$30Mlast round Jun 2014 - 41Ahura ScientificAhura Scientific develops field-enabled optical systems for the identification and authentication of liquid and solid chemical substances.
Ahura Scientific develops field-enabled optical systems for the identification and authentication of liquid and solid chemical substances.
Founded 2002United States$30Mlast round Mar 2007 - 42Sipex CorporationSipex Corporation manufactures analog integrated circuits, regulators, and interface and optical storage products.
Sipex Corporation manufactures analog integrated circuits, regulators, and interface and optical storage products.
Founded 1965United States$29Mlast round May 2006 - 43
KDPOFKDPOF specializes in the development of technology for high capacity communications over Large Core Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)KDPOF specializes in the development of technology for high capacity communications over Large Core Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)
Founded 2010Madrid, Spain$29Mlast round May 2024 - 44
NisticaNistica is a supplier of agile optical modules that simplify and automate the delivery of high bandwidth applications.Nistica is a supplier of agile optical modules that simplify and automate the delivery of high bandwidth applications.
Founded 2005United States$28Mlast round Feb 2011 - 45
SpectraSensorsSpectraSensors manufactures and supplies precision optical laser-based gas analyzers for the energy and petrochemical industries.SpectraSensors manufactures and supplies precision optical laser-based gas analyzers for the energy and petrochemical industries.
Founded 1999United States$28Mlast round May 2009 - 46Aroptics TechAroptics Tech is a manufacturer of domestic optical communications that specializes in optoelectronic chip design and production.
Aroptics Tech is a manufacturer of domestic optical communications that specializes in optoelectronic chip design and production.
Founded 2015China$28Mlast round Nov 2023 - 47Huachen Core LightHuachen Core Light is a semiconductor technology company that produces and manufactures optical communications and laser chips.
Huachen Core Light is a semiconductor technology company that produces and manufactures optical communications and laser chips.
Founded 2021Wuxi$28Mlast round Mar 2025 - 48
ArkeusArkeus is a defense technology company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020 by Simon Olsen and Jon Nebauer.Arkeus is a defense technology company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020 by Simon Olsen and Jon Nebauer.
Founded 2020Melbourne, Australia$27Mlast round May 2026 - 49
PolatisPolatis is a tech company delivering optical switching solutions for remote fiber-layer provisioning, protection and monitoring.Polatis is a tech company delivering optical switching solutions for remote fiber-layer provisioning, protection and monitoring.
Founded 2000Cambridge, United States$26Mlast round Nov 2012 - 50
Folio PhotonicsFolio Photonics is a technology company based in Solon, Ohio, founded in 2012.Folio Photonics is a technology company based in Solon, Ohio, founded in 2012.
Founded 2012Solon, United States$26Mlast round Oct 2026
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