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21 Oct 25
Quantum security developer LuxQuanta gains €8 M in Series A funding

Funding to to drive uptake of Barcelona firm’s CV-QKD cybersecurity technology.

15 Oct 25
Photonics industry mergers and acquisitions this week (15th October 2025)

A round up of investment and take-overs from sectors as diverse as military sensing, components, and machine vision.

15 Oct 25
G&H reports upward financials with 2025 full year trading update

“Trading momentum sustained during second half of the financial year that ended in September 2025,” states firm.

15 Oct 25
POET Technologies closes $75 M investment to grow its AI connectivity business

Funding intended for development, acquisitions, R&D, and expanding operations.

13 Oct 25
TiHive raises €8 million to drive its terahertz imaging and AI-led sensing business

Technology combines silicon-based imaging and AI to enable quality and process inspection.

08 Oct 25
M Squared administrators reveal £64M liabilities

Latest filing for insolvent UK laser company shows near-£40M debt owed to Scottish National Investment Bank.

07 Oct 25
FBH spins out quantum-focused Rydberg Photonics

Berlin startup's initial product line-up includes hybrid-integrated laser systems and optical frequency references.

02 Oct 25
Skylark Lasers secures investment for sustained international growth

Scotland-based maker of DPSS lasers secures a “couple of million pounds” funding tranche.

01 Oct 25
Drone and night vision firms back Kopin for microLED display development

THEON, Ondas Holdings and Unusual Machines behind private investment expected to net $38M.

01 Oct 25
GlobalFoundries, Corning collaborate on co-packaged optics

Detachable fiber devices based on glass waveguides will connect PICs with fibers.

30 Sep 25
LightPath optimistic as demand for germanium-free infrared optics takes off

US-based provider of optical components and imaging systems cites border control and drone defense as key applications.

25 Sep 25
Quantum Computing Inc lands $500M

Private placement means US startup pursuing thin-film lithium niobate photonics now has $850M cash on its balance sheet.

 
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