Luminate

Luminate is a new startup accelerator focused on advancing next generation optics, photonics, and imaging enabled companies. The company seeks visionary entrepreneurs who are solving difficult problems in augmented and virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, machine vision, biophotonics, and other fields. Funded by New York State, and based in the optics and imaging capital of the world – Rochester, NY.

Sujatha Ramanujan

Managing Director

Past deals in Computer Vision

2EyesVision

Funding Round in 2022
2Eyes Vision S.L is a technology company based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in visual diagnostics and corrections. Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), it focuses on addressing presbyopia, an age-related ocular condition affecting individuals over 45 years old. The company's flagship product, SimVis, is a pioneering technology that allows patients to experience multifocal corrections in real-world scenarios prior to undergoing intraocular lens implantation, refractive surgery, or contact lens fitting. This innovative visual simulator enhances the clinical practice of ophthalmology by enabling opticians to provide personalized, noninvasive assessments for patients considering refractive or cataract surgery, ultimately improving patient outcomes and experiences.

OWL Autonomous Imaging

Series A in 2022
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company based in Fairport, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera for the US Air Force and a 4D-camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR and thermal imaging within a single solid-state megapixel focal plane. These innovations are aimed at enhancing safety in the automotive mobility sector, particularly for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Their proprietary Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ technology employs optical fusion and deep learning techniques to generate dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for additional illumination. Co-founder Chuck Gershman brings over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having held leadership roles in multiple startups, three of which he led to successful acquisitions.

Circle Optics

Seed Round in 2020
Circle Optics develops innovative camera technology designed for content creators, specializing in high-definition 360-degree video. The company's unique parallax-free camera utilizes multiple polygonal lenses to capture panoramic images seamlessly, eliminating the need for post-processing and image stitching. This technology allows for real-time, errorless virtual reality video, enhancing various applications such as immersive experiences, aerospace safety, and surveillance capabilities. By providing a comprehensive view of a scene instantaneously, Circle Optics aims to accelerate the delivery of critical resources and improve safety measures across different sectors.

AkknaTek

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of an optical testing product intended for postoperative monitoring and treatment. The company's product makes the postoperative management of dislocated intraocular lenses intuitive and straightforward, enabling patients to reduce post-operative refractive issues after cataract surgery.

Lumedica

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lumedica makes low-cost, high-performance Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging technologies. Lumedica is currently developing and delivering its first fully-patented technology to market: affordable OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography). The Lumedica team has a proven track record in scientific innovation, product development, and private and public fundraising. Lumedica is currently funded by grants from the NIH and the State of North Carolina.

Ovitz

Seed Round in 2019
Ovitz delivers quality vision care that is affordable and convenient to access.
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