Companies in Photonics
There are 2,301 companies in Photonics which include Nvidia, nLIGHT, IonQ, Innoviz, ZEISS. 1,091 companies in Photonics are funded, with 644 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 (692), followed by China
(432), and then Germany (202).
2026 has seen the creation of 22 Photonics companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 53 new companies launched every year. Most number of Photonics startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Imperial College London.
Here is a List of top companies in Photonics
1. 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
- Total Funding till date: $5M
- Investors: Europa, DARPA and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 26, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 512 Competitors
2. nLIGHT
Manufacturer of laser solutions. It develops fibre lasers that are based on semiconductor laser and optical fibre technology. These lasers are supplied to the materials manufacturing, defense, and medical industry. In addition, it provides components for lasers, optical lasers, fibre lasers, and marking lasers.
Key facts about nLIGHT
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Vancouver (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $204M
- Investors: Oak Investment Partners, Menlo Ventures and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, May 09, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 35 Competitors
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3. 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, Google Ventures and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 16, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 97 Competitors
4. 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: China Merchants Capital, Magna and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 10, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 550 Competitors
5. ZEISS
Provider of diversified microscopic instruments and medical imaging systems. It develops and distributing semiconductor manufacturing equipment, eyeglass & cine lenses, and binoculars. Its industrial sections develop systems, such as precision metrology products, including CMMs, CT, and optical systems.
