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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.

25 Sep 25
Czech imaging firm Tescan gets into lasers with FemtoInnovations

Deal to acquire Connecticut startup will create new business unit dedicated to ultrafast laser technology.

24 Sep 25
IonQ claims quantum wavelength conversion breakthrough

Rapidly expanding US company finds a way to convert visible light to telecom wavelengths for long-distance quantum networking.

17 Sep 25
Cailabs set for expansion with €57M finance deal

Support from the European Investment Bank and private equity will aid roll-out of optical ground stations for satellite data links.

16 Sep 25
Hesai to boost R&D and manufacturing scale after $500M listing

Move to raise money on the Hong Kong stock exchange should see investment in production lines and robotics sensors.

11 Sep 25
Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale its tech for AI factories…

…and Lithuanian optics startup Astrolight wins €2.8 million seed funding.

10 Sep 25
PsiQuantum closes $1BN equity round

Developer of optical quantum computers prepares to break ground on utility-scale sites in Australia and the US.

 
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