amPICQ Private Limited
Seed Round in 2025
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), photonic hardware product
Swave Photonics
Series A in 2025
Swave Photonics designs and markets holographic chips based on proprietary diffractive photonics technology to power compact, lightweight, high-resolution displays that seamlessly blend digital content with the real world. As a fabless semiconductor company, it advances NanoPixel technology to enable immersive holographic displays for augmented reality and metaverse applications, targeting display manufacturers and content creators. The goal is to provide tools that visualize complex content, enable collaboration, and expand possibilities for immersive AR experiences.
VoxelSensors
Grant in 2024
VoxelSensors develops sensing technology for spatial and empathic interfaces and for mobile, XR, and industrial applications. Its proprietary Single Photon Active Event Sensor SPAES technology uses Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes to deliver low-power, low-latency data for precise spatial awareness and gaze tracking, enabling immersive experiences and intuitive interaction across consumer electronics, smartphones, wearables, and industrial contexts. The technology enables a new category of efficient three-dimensional perception by capturing a voxel with very few photons, delivering ultra-low power consumption and fast response times.
Photosynthetic
Grant in 2024
Photosynthetic B.V., founded in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in 3D lithography technology capable of printing objects with a feature size of less than a micron. This innovative technology allows for the creation of true 3D structures at high print speeds of up to six millimeters per minute. The company's products are particularly applicable in lab-on-chip developments and the production of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). By streamlining the lithography production process, Photosynthetic enables clients to eliminate multiple steps, thereby reducing costs and time associated with prototyping.
Nicslab is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of electronics and photonics integrated circuits designed for advanced optical technologies. The company focuses on creating solutions that control light to facilitate information processing and data transfer, primarily targeting applications in data centers, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Nicslab's product offerings include hardware subsystems, automation software, and data interaction services, which are engineered to simplify complex electronic and photonic systems. By providing a compact, programmable, multichannel source measurement unit, Nicslab enables clients to achieve high-speed silicon photonics networking and develop smart, energy-efficient devices that meet the demands of modern technological applications.
AI Optics is a digital health company dedicated to preventing vision loss and blindness through innovative medical devices. It develops a platform that integrates advanced imaging techniques with artificial intelligence to facilitate retinal disease screening at the point of care. This approach enhances accessibility to eye care and empowers healthcare providers to conduct precise eye scans, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes in vision health. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, AI Optics addresses the critical issue of vision loss, making significant strides in the prevention and management of retinal diseases.
SaferStreet Solutions
Grant in 2024
SaferStreet Solutions focuses on enhancing road safety through innovative technology and data analysis. The company has developed a traffic data collection platform that aims to reduce distracted driving and increase seat belt usage. Their digital signage detects unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding and failure to wear seat belts, while also providing valuable data that enables law enforcement agencies and governments to analyze driver behavior. This information supports the implementation of targeted interventions and data-driven strategies to minimize traffic accidents, ultimately contributing to safer roadways.
iLoF develops an AI-powered digital health platform that accelerates personalized drug discovery. It uses advanced photonics to collect data, building a digital library of biomarkers for studying tailored treatments and making clinical trials more efficient.
Nicslab
Seed Round in 2024
Nicslab is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of electronics and photonics integrated circuits designed for advanced optical technologies. The company focuses on creating solutions that control light to facilitate information processing and data transfer, primarily targeting applications in data centers, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Nicslab's product offerings include hardware subsystems, automation software, and data interaction services, which are engineered to simplify complex electronic and photonic systems. By providing a compact, programmable, multichannel source measurement unit, Nicslab enables clients to achieve high-speed silicon photonics networking and develop smart, energy-efficient devices that meet the demands of modern technological applications.
VoxelSensors
Seed Round in 2024
VoxelSensors develops sensing technology for spatial and empathic interfaces and for mobile, XR, and industrial applications. Its proprietary Single Photon Active Event Sensor SPAES technology uses Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes to deliver low-power, low-latency data for precise spatial awareness and gaze tracking, enabling immersive experiences and intuitive interaction across consumer electronics, smartphones, wearables, and industrial contexts. The technology enables a new category of efficient three-dimensional perception by capturing a voxel with very few photons, delivering ultra-low power consumption and fast response times.
AI Optics
Pre Seed Round in 2024
AI Optics is a digital health company dedicated to preventing vision loss and blindness through innovative medical devices. It develops a platform that integrates advanced imaging techniques with artificial intelligence to facilitate retinal disease screening at the point of care. This approach enhances accessibility to eye care and empowers healthcare providers to conduct precise eye scans, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes in vision health. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, AI Optics addresses the critical issue of vision loss, making significant strides in the prevention and management of retinal diseases.
iLoF develops an AI-powered digital health platform that accelerates personalized drug discovery. It uses advanced photonics to collect data, building a digital library of biomarkers for studying tailored treatments and making clinical trials more efficient.
CureVision
Seed Round in 2024
CureVision develops an AI-driven wound analysis system that accurately measures and analyzes chronic wounds. Its platform calculates area and depth, records healing parameters, and enables medical professionals to obtain precise analyses.
SeeTrue Technologies
Seed Round in 2024
SeeTrue Technologies develops eye-tracking technology using robust sensors and computer vision to measure the direction of a user's attention and gaze. The company's solutions are customizable and designed to optimize augmented reality displays, enabling hands-free control and prediction of targets through eye movements. Its technology finds applications in healthcare, where eye-tracking can assist users in operating devices and interactions, enhancing usability and accessibility.
Swave Photonics
Seed Round in 2023
Swave Photonics designs and markets holographic chips based on proprietary diffractive photonics technology to power compact, lightweight, high-resolution displays that seamlessly blend digital content with the real world. As a fabless semiconductor company, it advances NanoPixel technology to enable immersive holographic displays for augmented reality and metaverse applications, targeting display manufacturers and content creators. The goal is to provide tools that visualize complex content, enable collaboration, and expand possibilities for immersive AR experiences.
PreAct Technologies
Series B in 2023
PreAct Technologies develops pre-collision safety technology for vehicles, focusing on advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicle sensors and infrastructure to predict and prepare for an imminent crash. Founded in 2018 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to bridge the gap between collision avoidance and active safety by applying a patent-pending suite of sensor technologies, computing systems, and countermeasure algorithms to reduce fatalities and injuries in crashes. The approach uses existing vehicle architecture to monitor conditions and communicate imminent risk to drivers and occupants, enabling timely responses. The company's engineering teams specialize in computer vision, optics, and parallel processing, and its origins trace to DARPA-funded research in high-speed optics and computing. PreAct Technologies targets automakers and suppliers seeking to enhance safety performance through proactive sensing and response.
PreAct Technologies
Series B in 2023
PreAct Technologies develops pre-collision safety technology for vehicles, focusing on advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicle sensors and infrastructure to predict and prepare for an imminent crash. Founded in 2018 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to bridge the gap between collision avoidance and active safety by applying a patent-pending suite of sensor technologies, computing systems, and countermeasure algorithms to reduce fatalities and injuries in crashes. The approach uses existing vehicle architecture to monitor conditions and communicate imminent risk to drivers and occupants, enabling timely responses. The company's engineering teams specialize in computer vision, optics, and parallel processing, and its origins trace to DARPA-funded research in high-speed optics and computing. PreAct Technologies targets automakers and suppliers seeking to enhance safety performance through proactive sensing and response.
Lidrotec specializes in developing wafer dicing laser machines for production processes. Utilizing ultrashort pulse processing technology, the company enables high-precision cutting and drilling of various materials, benefiting semiconductor industries by enhancing process speed with maximum precision.
Custom Surgical
Seed Round in 2022
Custom Surgical is an innovative medical technology company focused on advancing eyecare through its AI-powered PACS platform, MicroREC Connect. This platform, along with the company’s digitalization tools, enhances data management in eyecare by integrating information from various devices, which improves patient diagnosis and workflow efficiency. Custom Surgical also develops medical imaging systems that digitize surgical microscopes and slit-lamps, utilizing mobile applications to augment their functionalities. The company maintains a comprehensive database of ophthalmic images and microscopic videos that aids in surgical and diagnostic procedures, making it easier for healthcare professionals to detect and treat ocular diseases. With over 1,600 MicroREC systems distributed globally, Custom Surgical is committed to democratizing access to eyecare diagnostics through transparent pricing models.
Lidrotec specializes in developing wafer dicing laser machines for production processes. Utilizing ultrashort pulse processing technology, the company enables high-precision cutting and drilling of various materials, benefiting semiconductor industries by enhancing process speed with maximum precision.
Lightspeed Photonics
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lightspeed Photonics is a building of modular optoelectronic processors and interconnects for data centers and near-edge computing.
QD Solar
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
QD Solar Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, is a company that develops advanced photovoltaic cells using colloidal quantum dot technology. The company's innovative approach combines efficient silicon solar cells with infrared solar cells in a hybrid architecture to capture more of the solar spectrum than traditional silicon cells alone. This technology aims to enhance the performance of solar cells, making them more cost-effective and efficient. QD Solar was spun off from the University of Toronto and focuses on creating new nanomaterial semiconductors to promote sustainable development and increase the use of renewable energy sources.
Stratio
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Stratio, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in infrared sensing solutions. Founded in 2013, Stratio has developed groundbreaking products, including LinkSquare, a compact spectrometer, and BeyonSense, the first smartphone-compatible shortwave infrared camera. The company created the world's first germanium-based shortwave infrared sensor, which facilitates the development of portable and affordable infrared devices. Stratio's products are utilized globally by various partners and customers to enhance process efficiency, combat counterfeiting, ensure food safety, and support precision agriculture. The company is also focused on advancing its technology and aims to develop hyper-spectral imaging solutions in the near future.
Scout Space
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Founded in 2019, Scout Space develops and operates orbital sensor networks to enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA), promoting responsible use of the space environment. Its products enable spacecraft to perceive and comprehend their surroundings, significantly improving safety and transparency.
MEETOPTICS
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
MEETOPTICS operates as a customizable search engine designed for researchers and optical engineers in photonics. Its Global Optics Search makes it fast and easy to find, sort, filter and compare optical components from suppliers around the world.
The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Barcelona.
2EyesVision
Funding Round in 2022
2Eyes Vision S.L, founded in 2015 and based in Madrid, Spain, specializes in developing and commercializing advanced technologies for visual diagnostics and corrections. The company emerged as a spin-off from CSIC and focuses on creating innovative solutions for presbyopia and cataract surgery. Its flagship product, SimVis Gekko, is a portable and adjustable visual simulator that allows patients to experience real-world vision prior to undergoing surgery. This device, which is FDA-cleared and CE-marked, assists ophthalmologists in selecting the most suitable intraocular lens for each patient, ultimately enhancing patient satisfaction and minimizing potential side effects. With the growing prevalence of presbyopia and cataracts, affecting over 2 billion people globally, 2Eyes Vision aims to address the challenges faced by both patients and clinicians in the ophthalmology field.
EMGenisys
Seed Round in 2022
EMGenisys specializes in an innovative embryo health assessment platform that evaluates the viability and sex of embryos through a single laboratory analysis. Utilizing advanced video motion magnification technology, the platform assesses whether embryonic cells are actively dividing or decaying, ensuring that only healthy embryos are selected for transfer. This technology aids livestock veterinarians and embryologists in monitoring embryo morphokinetic activity during short observational periods, ultimately enhancing breeding efficiency and success rates in cattle. By focusing on improving animal production, EMGenisys contributes to sustainability and promotes animal welfare through cutting-edge reproductive technologies.
Quantopticon
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Quantopticon develops software for quantum-photonic technologies and specializes in modeling solid-state quantum systems. Its Quantillion software simulates the injection of an electromagnetic pulse into a semiconductor photonic structure containing an embedded quantum system, calculating pulse propagation, interaction with the quantum system, and the evolution of level populations and polarization. The company also provides an automated platform for the design and optimization of quantum-photonic components, devices and integrated circuits. This platform focuses on modeling solid-state quantum systems embedded in cavity structures to control and enhance specific optical transitions, helping clients reduce the need for repeated physical experiments and accelerate prototype testing.
Big Cabal Media
Seed Round in 2022
Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a digital media company focused on serving African audiences both on the continent and globally by producing high-quality media brands and original content. The company operates two prominent media publications: TechCabal, which provides in-depth coverage of technology, startups, and innovation in Africa, and Zikoko, which captures the essence of Nigeria’s youth culture through engaging storytelling across various formats. TechCabal also features a data and intelligence unit, TechCabal Insights, that aids development finance institutions, NGOs, state governments, global tech brands, and African startups in addressing challenges within the digital economy. By reflecting and amplifying the voices of African youth and providing critical insights into the tech landscape, BCM aims to highlight the potential of Africa's digital economy as a pathway to prosperity.
OWL Autonomous Imaging
Series A in 2022
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera designed for the US Air Force and a cutting-edge 4D camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR with thermal imaging. These innovations target the automotive mobility and industrial markets, offering Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ capabilities that enhance safety in various conditions by leveraging deep learning techniques to produce dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for external illumination. Co-founded by Chuck Gershman, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a track record of successful entrepreneurial ventures, Owl Autonomous Imaging aims to revolutionize how sensing technology is applied in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.
Mesodyne
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018 by Drs. Veronika Stelmakh and Walker Chan, Mesodyne is a pioneering engineering and manufacturing company specializing in innovative electricity generation methods. Their patented LightCell technology converts any fuel to electricity via light, providing rugged, long-lasting, portable power for military and commercial users.
Dynocardia
Seed Round in 2021
Dynocardia is a biomedical device company developing wearable, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring technology. Its ViTrack wrist-wearable device provides direct, beat-by-beat measurement of blood pressure and tracks heart rate, respiration, and rhythm with accuracy comparable to intra-arterial lines. The platform uses a wearable optomechanical sensor to enable continuous, mobile monitoring of cardiovascular parameters. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Massachusetts and focuses on meeting critical clinical needs with portable monitoring solutions.
Andluca
Seed Round in 2021
Andluca, established in 2017 as a spinout from Princeton University, specializes in developing innovative smart glass and window products powered by UV light and solar energy. Headquartered in New York with operations in California, the company's advanced materials and embedded systems enable windows to respond intelligently to their environment, reducing energy consumption in buildings and homes. By partnering with window manufacturers, Andluca offers a range of smart glass solutions that can be installed like standard windows, lowering costs, time, and embodied carbon compared to traditional smart window installation methods.
Alertgy
Seed Round in 2021
Alertgy Inc. is a company based in Melbourne, Florida, that specializes in developing non-invasive devices for monitoring blood glucose levels. Founded in 2016, it offers the Alertgy GM, a wristband that integrates with a smartphone app to provide on-demand blood sugar readings. The device is designed for continuous wear and features a non-invasive sensor system that automatically alerts users if their blood sugar levels fall outside of predefined thresholds. This waterproof and hypo-allergenic wristband not only enables users to track their glucose levels over time but also allows for customizable alerts to notify themselves or their loved ones in case of potential health risks. Through its innovative approach, Alertgy aims to enhance the management of diabetes for its users.
Infrascreen
Seed Round in 2021
Infrascreen is a company focused on advancing greenhouse technology through the application of nanotechnologies. It specializes in designing innovative light filters that enhance climate management in greenhouses, leading to improved energy efficiency and reduced heat stress on crops. By developing products in collaboration with the PV-center of the CSEM in Neuchâtel, Infrascreen aims to broaden the scope of sustainable agriculture. The company’s technology has been shown to decrease carbon dioxide emissions associated with food production, lower operational costs, and enhance the insulating properties of greenhouse structures. Currently, Infrascreen has successfully demonstrated the proof of concept for its products under laboratory conditions.
Layer Metrics
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Layer Metrics specializes in enhancing the reliability of metal additive manufacturing. It achieves this by employing optical monitoring technology that ensures part integrity layer-by-layer during the printing process.
Momentum Optics
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Momentum Optics specializes in the on-demand manufacturing of premium glass optics, addressing the growing demand for high-quality optical components. The company utilizes proprietary technology supported by NASA to produce custom lenses with precision, significantly enhancing manufacturing efficiency. By employing machine learning and a unique laser-based mechanism, Momentum Optics is able to fabricate multiple lenses simultaneously, thereby accelerating the development process for researchers and product developers. This innovative approach not only reduces costs and improves the performance of optical devices but also shortens time to market, positioning Momentum Optics as a leader in the optical components industry.
One Silicon Chip Photonics
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2014, One Silicon Chip Photonics designs and produces compact, low-power, high-performance navigation sensors for autonomous vehicles. The company specializes in Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) components integrated on Silicon-On-Insulator substrates to create advanced gyroscopes and inertial measurement units.
Qunnect
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Qunnect develops quantum networking hardware and components that enable secure communication for distributed information networks. It designs field-deployable devices that transmit, store, and receive quantum information using photons to communicate and atoms to store or process data, supporting scalable, quantum-secure networks with real-time threat detection. The company focuses on quantum memories and quantum sources to enable future information networks and quantum computing, and provides infrastructure for quantum cryptography, networks, sensors, metrology, and imaging. Headquartered in Stony Brook, New York, Qunnect aims to bring practical quantum information technology to enterprise and government networks by delivering room-temperature hardware suitable for real-world deployment.
Nordetect
Seed Round in 2021
Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company established in 2016, specializing in Lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. The company aims to enhance the farming industry by providing medical-grade technology that facilitates reliable nutrient analysis. Nordetect's innovative technology enables farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to assess the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content in soil. By delivering clear and actionable data on soil nutrition, the company empowers farmers to make informed decisions about fertilizer use and agricultural practices, ultimately optimizing crop performance and ensuring richer harvests.
Rubitection
Seed Round in 2021
Rubitection is a medical technology company that develops AI-powered skin health monitoring and care-management solutions for wound care, dermatology, and cosmetic applications. The company offers a handheld system and related assessment tools designed to detect early signs of skin breakdown, including bedsores, diabetic foot ulcers, and other chronic dermatological conditions, enabling caregivers, physicians, and nurses to monitor risk and intervene early. Its platform provides data-driven insights to support assessment, prevention, and treatment of chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, vascular leg ulcers, psoriasis, and eczema, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and reducing care costs. Rubitection positions itself as a global standard system for skin health monitoring and care management, and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
SunDensity
Seed Round in 2020
SunDensity Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the research, design, and development of innovative Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing efficiencies in photonics through the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing various inefficiencies in the field. SunDensity's PSC™ technology is designed to lower electricity costs generated by solar photovoltaic applications, optimize the thermal and optical properties of architectural glass, and improve the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. The company also maintains an office in Rochester, New York, where it continues to advance its groundbreaking technologies.
Simulated Inanimate Models
Seed Round in 2020
Simulated Inanimate Models provides preoperative planning, advanced technical skills, and surgical cognition. SIM manufactures surgical training models that enable surgeons to train to competency more efficiently with high-fidelity training phantoms and innovative educational technology.
It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsford, New York.
SunDensity Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the research, design, and development of innovative Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing efficiencies in photonics through the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing various inefficiencies in the field. SunDensity's PSC™ technology is designed to lower electricity costs generated by solar photovoltaic applications, optimize the thermal and optical properties of architectural glass, and improve the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. The company also maintains an office in Rochester, New York, where it continues to advance its groundbreaking technologies.
Nordetect
Convertible Note in 2020
Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company established in 2016, specializing in Lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. The company aims to enhance the farming industry by providing medical-grade technology that facilitates reliable nutrient analysis. Nordetect's innovative technology enables farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to assess the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content in soil. By delivering clear and actionable data on soil nutrition, the company empowers farmers to make informed decisions about fertilizer use and agricultural practices, ultimately optimizing crop performance and ensuring richer harvests.
Colab.re
Venture Round in 2020
Colab.re is a citizen-to-government engagement platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company facilitates social interaction among citizens to report daily urban issues, suggest improvements, and evaluate public services. In addition, it provides governments with a freemium customer relationship management and workflow management tool. As of March 2016, Colab.re has over 150,000 users in Brazil and serves more than 100 clients, including municipalities, state governments, federal departments, and utility companies. The company's mission is to foster collaboration between citizens and government in order to create better urban environments.
Nordetect
Venture Round in 2020
Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company established in 2016, specializing in Lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. The company aims to enhance the farming industry by providing medical-grade technology that facilitates reliable nutrient analysis. Nordetect's innovative technology enables farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to assess the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content in soil. By delivering clear and actionable data on soil nutrition, the company empowers farmers to make informed decisions about fertilizer use and agricultural practices, ultimately optimizing crop performance and ensuring richer harvests.
Circle Optics
Seed Round in 2020
Circle Optics develops a parallax-free camera for real-time virtual reality video capture. Its polygonal lens technology enables panoramic imaging without stitching, benefiting aerospace safety, surveillance, and immersive experiences.
Haqean
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Haqean is a specialized computer and network security firm that develops advanced data authentication technology tailored for industries like pharmaceuticals and retail. The company safeguards products throughout the supply chain by offering robust solutions such as fraud prevention, quantum-resistant tagging, endpoint security, cross-platform support, and data encryption. This enables pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers to ensure product integrity and operational efficiency.
Simulated Inanimate Models
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Simulated Inanimate Models provides preoperative planning, advanced technical skills, and surgical cognition. SIM manufactures surgical training models that enable surgeons to train to competency more efficiently with high-fidelity training phantoms and innovative educational technology.
It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsford, New York.
SunDensity
Pre Seed Round in 2019
SunDensity Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the research, design, and development of innovative Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing efficiencies in photonics through the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing various inefficiencies in the field. SunDensity's PSC™ technology is designed to lower electricity costs generated by solar photovoltaic applications, optimize the thermal and optical properties of architectural glass, and improve the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. The company also maintains an office in Rochester, New York, where it continues to advance its groundbreaking technologies.
Kilo Medical Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kilo Medical Solutions is a biomedical engineering and product innovation company dedicated to enhancing care solutions for vulnerable pediatric populations, particularly premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The company develops medical devices that improve the light and sound environments for these infants. Their flagship products include specialized fabric covers that help regulate light conditions, addressing safety and sanitary concerns associated with traditional blankets. By enabling neonatal care practitioners to better manage infants' circadian rhythms, these products contribute to improved weight gain and stabilization of vital signs, ultimately leading to better health outcomes and reduced lengths of stay in the NICU.
Think Outside
Seed Round in 2019
Think Outside AS is a technology startup based in Bergen, Norway, focused on developing innovative products for the outdoor and hydropower markets. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in manufacturing real-time radar avalanche remote sensing equipment. Its flagship product, Sknow, provides skiers with critical data about snow layers directly beneath their skis, including parameters such as depth, layering, and density. The devices are designed to enhance safety by enabling users to avoid avalanche risk zones and access vital information regarding snow conditions, slope gradients, and applied forces. Through its integrated software solutions, Think Outside aims to improve production planning and reduce health and safety risks in snow-covered environments.
Akknatek
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Akknatek is an ophthalmology technology company developing postoperative monitoring and treatment solutions for intraocular lenses (IOLs). Its patented lens reviewer aids clinicians in deciding how to manage dislocated IOLs, with the aim of reducing post-operative refractive complications after cataract surgery and lowering the need for additional refractive procedures. The technology is designed to simplify postoperative management and support improved visual outcomes for patients undergoing cataract surgery.
SaNoor specializes in high brightness lighting and high-speed wireless communication technologies. Comprising a team of experienced scientists, engineers, and innovators, the company has over a decade of expertise in optoelectronics and photonics. SaNoor develops advanced light source technology aimed at securing high-speed data communication links, both underwater and in free space. Their innovations contribute to energy-efficient solutions that offer superior lighting quality, low latency, and compact designs, enabling clients to achieve high data rate wireless communication. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology, SaNoor addresses various challenges faced by its clients, enhancing both efficiency and performance in lighting and communication applications.
Positive Science
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Positive Science is a company that specializes in the development of lightweight eye-tracking systems tailored for both laboratory and field research. By combining advanced hardware and software, Positive Science enables researchers to easily capture and analyze eye-tracking data in various environments. This capability supports decision-making processes and provides valuable cognitive insights, facilitating a deeper understanding of visual attention and perception. The company's innovative products are designed to enhance the research capabilities of scientists working in active vision studies.
Neurescence
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Founded in 2014, Neurescence Inc. specializes in developing innovative assessment tools for brain diseases. The company offers GRIN lenses for neural imaging and Quartet, a miniature fluorescence microscope optimized for neuronal calcium imaging.
Ovitz specializes in optical measurement devices designed to manufacture customized contact lenses. Their closed-loop wavefront-guided system measures the entire visual system, ensuring precise and effective contact lens production.
Lumedica
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lumedica develops affordable Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging technologies for medical applications. Its devices use optical components to capture detailed images from tissue micro-layers, enabling early detection of eye diseases at a lower cost.
Axion Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Axion Technologies LLC is a cybersecurity company founded in 2016 and located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm specializes in developing advanced computer security solutions, focusing on cutting-edge encryption technologies and two-factor authentication capabilities. Through its innovative approach, Axion Technologies aims to enhance digital security for its clients, addressing the increasing demand for robust protective measures in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
REYEDR (Mango teQ)
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mango teQ's mission is to create AR (Augmented Reality) vision systems for people on the go, to augment their daily tasks and activities. We are uniquely positioned, with the know how to develop this frontier technology; the only company in Oceania and among a handful in the world.
Our brand REYEDR (pronounced rider) is targeting a multi-billion dollar opportunity, by letting motorcyclists keep their eyes on the road. Utilising a novel retrofit approach; the REYEDR HUD fits on the chinbar of any full face helmet, and converts it into a smart AR device. Our HUD system incorporates patented and patent pending technologies. The REYEDR device is a true HUD that utilises superior holographic technology to achieve the requirements of the virtual image, without adding unnecessary bulk. The virtual image is at infinite focus to prevent distraction, as it can be viewed without refocusing the eyes. Our hardware is less complex with a smaller, lighter and minimalist form factor for easier integration onto the helmet. The REYEDR HUD along with smartphone App deliver key information about the bike, route, and ride group, to deliver a safer and smarter ride experience.
Augmentiqs
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Augmentiqs specializes in developing advanced digital-microscopy technologies to enhance healthcare outcomes. Founded by leading pathologists, the company's flagship product is a real-time telepathology and augmented microscopy solution that facilitates online consultations and collaboration between remote locations. This patent-pending technology integrates with existing microscopes, enabling more efficient investigative studies and improved clinical outcomes.
Opalux
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Opalux Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the research, development, and manufacture of advanced photonic color technology. It produces a range of innovative products, including photonic ink technology, compressible photonic colors, printable photonic crystals, and photonic nose chemical sensors. These technologies cater to a diverse array of applications such as electronic tags, digital signage, e-paper, and security features for items like passports, banknotes, and ID cards. Opalux’s photonic crystals can change appearance in response to various stimuli, incorporating interactive security features that are difficult to counterfeit and easy to verify. The company's offerings also extend to consumer products, including cosmetics and food packaging, enabling enhanced safety and authenticity in numerous sectors.
VPG Medical
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
VPG Medical Inc. is a digital health service company based in Rochester, New York, established in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative monitoring solutions that utilize video-based sensors embedded in smart devices and personal computers. Its flagship product, CardioGuard, provides cardiac monitoring technology aimed at diagnosing and treating various health conditions, including congestive heart failure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, sleep apnea, obesity, and stroke. By enabling continuous health status monitoring during daily activities, VPG Medical enhances the ability for patients to stay informed about their cardiac health, ultimately contributing to improved diagnoses and therapeutic strategies.
Organic Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Organic Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the design and development of advanced sensors for real-time touch measurement. The company's flagship product, Light Lace, utilizes fiber-optic technology to create a flexible sensor capable of bending and twisting to conform to the human body. This innovative sensor not only captures motion but also measures pressure, offering unique advantages in sensibility, elasticity, and washability at a competitive cost. Organic Robotics focuses on enhancing performance monitoring, particularly for professional athletes, by providing real-time feedback on motion, muscle fatigue, and vital signs. Their technology is designed for comfort and minimizes distraction, enabling accurate analysis of chest movement to deliver actionable insights that help optimize athletic performance.
ExPrimary
Pre Seed Round in 2018
ExPrimary is a biotechnology company that develops medical devices to count and store cells. Its bioanalytical instrumentation platform aims to increase access to bioanalytical tools across research and diagnostic markets, supporting the adoption of personalized healthcare. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
Intelon Optics
Series A in 2018
Intelon Optics is a medical device company that develops and commercializes biomechanical imaging and diagnostic solutions for eye care. Its flagship Brillouin Optical Scanner System is an optical-scanning platform that measures the biomechanical properties of ocular tissues such as the cornea, sclera, and lens, supporting diagnostic and surgical planning. The company pursues point-by-point biomechanical imaging of eye structures from the cornea to the posterior segment, enabling personalized treatment strategies for eye diseases. Intelon Optics is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with a manufacturing center in Rochester, New York.
DoubleHelix
Seed Round in 2018
Double Helix is a team of top talent from a range of fields coming together to advance discovery and research in precision 3D nano-imaging. They have recognized world experts in super-resolution, first-rate engineers in optics, 3D imaging, software, and advisors from the research and business world. They are experts in their fields, collaborators in others, and excited by discovery.
Think Biosolution
Seed Round in 2018
Think Biosolution is an original design manufacturer that has built three remote patient monitoring platforms for telehealth brands. It operates a health monitoring platform designed to prevent multiple chronic conditions through disease-specific early warning scores. The platform integrates wearable IoT devices that measure heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, and blood oxygen saturation, providing real-time biometric and movement data to coaches and doctors who can use it to support decisions and diagnoses.
Bounce Imaging
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Bounce Imaging, Inc. is a manufacturer of tactical throwable cameras equipped with multiple lenses and sensors, designed primarily for police and fire responders. The company specializes in developing omnidirectional cameras and sensor technology that allows first responders to safely monitor hazardous environments from a distance, enhancing their operational safety. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Bounce Imaging provides a variety of supportive accessories such as pole attachments, tethers, car chargers, headsets, wrist straps, and magnetic mounts. In addition to its hardware offerings, the company also delivers cloud services, including technical consulting, design and implementation support, and troubleshooting assistance for imaging and processing hardware. Bounce Imaging's innovative solutions enable users to capture real-time videos and sensor data consistently, even in challenging conditions, making it a valuable asset in the defense and first response sectors.
Tarsier Optics
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Tarsier Optics develops quantum camera technology and image processing methods to deliver high-resolution, long-range imagery with minimal noise and distortion. Its lightweight lenses are designed for military vehicles, aircraft, and drones, enabling clear long-distance images in challenging conditions such as heat-haze turbulence. By combining advanced hardware and software, the company provides imaging capabilities that improve target clarity for defense applications.
Think Biosolution
Seed Round in 2017
Think Biosolution is an original design manufacturer that has built three remote patient monitoring platforms for telehealth brands. It operates a health monitoring platform designed to prevent multiple chronic conditions through disease-specific early warning scores. The platform integrates wearable IoT devices that measure heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, and blood oxygen saturation, providing real-time biometric and movement data to coaches and doctors who can use it to support decisions and diagnoses.
LighTopTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Founded in 2013, LighTopTech is an optical technology company based in Rochester, New York. It specializes in creating organic tissue imaging devices that obtain high-resolution volumetric images of materials nondestructively.
Mosaic Microsystems
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Mosaic Microsystems LLC is a microelectronics and photonics packaging company headquartered in Rochester, New York. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in using glass and other thin substrates as a platform material for various applications, including logic, memory, analog and power electronics, photonics, RF, MEMS, and sensor technologies. Mosaic Microsystems aims to support manufacturers by providing solutions that enable high-volume thin glass manufacturing, thereby enhancing efficiency and performance in the microelectronics sector.
Founded in 2015, Arovia specializes in developing innovative collapsible display products. Their flagship product is a pop-up screen that connects wirelessly or via HDMI to phones, tablets, or laptops, providing users with an immersive viewing experience on-the-go. Ideal for mobile professionals and VR/AR applications.