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29 Oct 25
Astera Labs to acquire aiXscale Photonics

Nasdaq-listed AI infrastructure provider Astera wants to use fiber-chip coupling in photonic scale-up solutions.

29 Oct 25
Vermeer raises $10M for optical drone navigation

US-Ukraine startup's GPS-free technology already being used on the battlefield.

28 Oct 25
Exosens adds €17M to European investment plan

French producer of image intensifier tubes and other defense-related optics extends capacity ramp amid higher NATO spending.

22 Oct 25
Trumpf confims its 2024-5 revenue dropped 16% to €4.3 billion

But firm will make its laser tech available for defense developments, as it partners with Rohde & Schwarz on drones.

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.

 
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