Quantum Brilliance
Series A in 2025
Quantum Brilliance develops room-temperature quantum devices based on synthetic diamond, enabling compact, energy-efficient quantum systems suitable for everyday devices and high-performance computing. It designs, fabricates, and manufactures rugged diamond quantum components that operate at room temperature, enabling the mass production of quantum computers and sensors. These devices are intended for edge computing, ubiquitous computing, and integrated applications across consumer electronics and industrial computing environments.
Lightsynq
Series A in 2024
Lightsynq specializes in developing optical quantum interconnects, which are crucial components for large-scale quantum computers. Their platform employs integrated diamond photonic circuits, designed to be compatible with diverse quantum computing architectures. This technology facilitates fault-tolerant operations, high-fidelity quantum communication, and cross-platform connectivity, thereby addressing the system scaling challenges faced by the quantum computing industry.
Quantum Circuits
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robert Schoelkopf, Quantum Circuits develops and manufactures quantum computers based on superconducting devices. The company focuses on creating full-stack quantum computers designed for efficient scaling, with a pioneering approach to error detection and correction.
Vorbeck Materials
Venture Round in 2014
Vorbeck Materials Corp. is a technology and manufacturing company based in Jessup, Maryland, specializing in the research, design, and production of graphene and graphene-based products. Founded in 2006, the company has developed a range of innovative solutions including Vor-ink, a graphene-based conductive ink designed for the printed electronics market, and Vor-x, a proprietary graphene material that enhances the performance of elastomer and plastic composites, high-performance fibers, anti-corrosive coatings, and batteries. Vorbeck's products are engineered to address industrial challenges, offering significant advancements in areas such as battery capacity, power output, strength, and environmental resistance. The company holds an exclusive license for patented graphene technology developed at Princeton University, enabling it to produce graphene at a large scale. Vorbeck's commitment to commercializing graphene technology positions it as a leader in the industry, having launched the world's first commercial graphene-based product in 2009.
QD Vision
Series E in 2013
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology company focused on developing advanced display and lighting solutions that enhance color quality across various industries. By leveraging the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots, QD Vision produces products that deliver superior color purity, brightness, and power efficiency, along with cost savings. The company's technology is designed to meet the demands of consumer electronics, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security applications. With a strong patent portfolio originating from research conducted at MIT, QD Vision sets new standards in design flexibility and performance for modern visual technologies.
Contour Energy
Series C in 2011
Contour Energy is a company of portable power that commercializes customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. It designs its next-generation battery systems to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, It combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. With its headquarters in Azusa in California, a team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies manages it. Private entrepreneurs hold it.
QD Vision
Series D in 2011
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology company focused on developing advanced display and lighting solutions that enhance color quality across various industries. By leveraging the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots, QD Vision produces products that deliver superior color purity, brightness, and power efficiency, along with cost savings. The company's technology is designed to meet the demands of consumer electronics, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security applications. With a strong patent portfolio originating from research conducted at MIT, QD Vision sets new standards in design flexibility and performance for modern visual technologies.
Cambrios Technologies
Series D in 2009
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.
QD Vision
Series B in 2008
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology company focused on developing advanced display and lighting solutions that enhance color quality across various industries. By leveraging the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots, QD Vision produces products that deliver superior color purity, brightness, and power efficiency, along with cost savings. The company's technology is designed to meet the demands of consumer electronics, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security applications. With a strong patent portfolio originating from research conducted at MIT, QD Vision sets new standards in design flexibility and performance for modern visual technologies.
Nanosys, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of quantum dot technology aimed at enhancing high-definition viewing experiences across various display applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Nanosys produces Quantum Dot Concentrate materials and Quantum Dot Enhancement films that improve the performance of a wide range of consumer electronics, including televisions, tablets, and smartphones. The company's quantum dots are nanoscale semiconductors that enable displays to achieve greater brightness and a wider color gamut, resulting in more lifelike images. This technology is compatible with various display types, including LED-LCDs, OLEDs, and micro-LEDs. Nanosys has seen significant adoption of its technology, with over 20 million devices shipped in numerous products, thus contributing to advancements in the display industry.
Cambrios Technologies
Series B in 2005
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.
IatroQuest Corporation
Venture Round in 2004
IatroQuest Corporation's breakthrough, patent-pending biosensing platform technology called Bio-Alloy™, is made possible by the convergence of nanotechnology, advanced semi-conductor materials, biotechnology and photonics. This Bio-Alloy platform will allow a wide range of product lines covering many market segments: from Biosensing Cartridges for the biodefense industry and high-density microarrays for drug discovery applications to Point-of-Care diagnostics and environmental monitoring. The unique attributes of Bio-Alloy™ enable it to detect and identify in real-time a wide range of biological agents, as well as specific small chemical molecules, with a high degree of sensitivity and selectivity.