Vector Photonics develops unique surface-emitting laser technologies and is focused on commercialising those platforms. The company is advancing free-space optics and GaN material processing to enable blue and green lasers. It received equity and grant funding to provide a stronger financial base for continued development and commercialisation. The equity investment of £1.667M was provided by four prior investors: Foresight WAE Technology (FWT) Funds, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), Equity Gap and Scottish Enterprise. Additional research funding of £1.27M comprises two development projects: FRONTIERS (£670k, SBRI-funded, revenue-generating project for free-space optics) and GRAPHICS (£600k, Innovate UK grant in collaboration with the University of Glasgow). The GRAPHICS work could lead to blue and green lasers that consume about 70% less power than equivalent LEDs. Vector Photonics develops a new class of lasers (PCSELs) that aim to combine high speed, high power and low-cost manufacture. The company is commercialising these lasers to innovate laser manufacture and performance. Its first product is being developed to target datacentre networks. Vector is a spin-out from the University of Glasgow and was formed in 2020. Neil Martin leads the company as CEO. The business recently secured growth funding to support commercial development.

Total raised

$7M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Grant

Latest activity

Jun 2024