Companies in Photonics
There are 1,949 companies in Photonics which include Broadcom, Nvidia, Ciena, IonQ, Innoviz. 1,020 companies in Photonics are funded, with 619 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 10 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Photonics (614), followed by China
(384), and then Germany (169).
2026 has seen the creation of 1 company in Photonics. On average, the last 10 years have seen 39 new companies launched every year. Most number of Photonics startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Imperial College London.
Here is a List of top companies in Photonics
1. Broadcom
Platform offering data center fiber optic networks. It offers network, server, and storage connectivity. Its product portfolio includes cable modems, semiconductors for PON, DSL, NICs, filters and amplifiers, ASIC, wireless connectivity solutions, embedded processors, HDD, SSD controllers, enterprise fiber channel connectivity, data center switches, and routers. It offering includes storage, cybersecurity, mainframe solutions, and more.
Key facts about Broadcom
- Founded Year: 1991
- Location: California (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Huntington Ventures and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 08, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 614 Competitors
2. Nvidia
Developer of hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence computing. The company provides platforms for cloud services, data centers, embedded systems, and workstations. It offers graphics cards, networking products, and software tools. The business delivers solutions for industries including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
Key facts about Nvidia
- Founded Year: 1993
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Europa, Morgan Stanley and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 26, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 357 Competitors
3. Ciena
Provider of networking systems, automation software, components, and related services. The company offers solutions for cloud and AI networking, access, and aggregation. It provides metro and edge, long haul, submarine, and open line systems. Secure networking and network transformation are also part of its offerings. The company delivers AI-driven operations with multi-layer network control and cloud-native OSS solutions.
Key facts about Ciena
- Founded Year: 1992
- Location: Hanover (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Spencer Trask & Co, Lightspeed Venture Partners and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 2008, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 6,666 Competitors
_1573535680111.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
4. IonQ
Provider of cloud and trapped ion technology-based universal quantum computers. It provides users with a company that offers quantum computer that traps individual ionized ytterbium atoms in a 3D space and uses lasers for computation purposes.
Key facts about IonQ
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: College Park (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $86M
- Investors: Amazon Web Services, New Enterprise Associates and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 16, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 25 Competitors
5. Innoviz
Developer of LiDAR sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles. The company provides long-range and short- to mid-range LiDAR products. It offers perception software and smart applications for security, mobility, aerial robotics, and traffic intelligence. The company's products are designed for integration into autonomous driving systems.
Key facts about Innoviz
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Rosh Haayin (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $252M
- Investors: Magna, China Merchants Capital and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 10, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 500 Competitors
