News: Optoelectronics
15 October 2024
Hamamatsu invests in SuperLight Photonics to drive development of wideband lasers
SuperLight Photonics of Enschede, the Netherlands — a spin-off from the University of Twente that is developing a wideband laser light source for measurement and detection applications — has announced the strategic investment of Hamamatsu Ventures to drive long-term synergy in laser innovation.
SuperLight says that its patented PAD (Patterned Alternating Dispersion) technology applies non-linear pulse compression in a highly efficient way. Based on a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) platform, the form factor is substantially reduced compared with similar lasers.
Hamamatsu Ventures Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is a global VC looking to invest in photonics companies that address future anticipated needs through the development of disruptive photonics technologies with the potential to redefine industries. The new partnership aims to accelerate SuperLight’s development of next-generation photonic technologies and strengthen its global market presence.
“Their support validates the enormous potential of our technologies and strengthens our ability to scale quickly, innovate and meet the needs of global customers seeking innovative photonic solutions,” says SuperLight’s CEO Cees Links. “We are excited to leverage their industry knowledge and network to bring our breakthrough products to new markets,” he adds.
“As a strategic investor, we provide business expertise in areas where we have deep experience and we seek to create synergies which might lead to collaborative R&D and joint developments,” says Hamamatsu Ventures’ CEO Katsuhiro Kobayashi. “It is our ambition to build a long-term, supportive partnership with our portfolio companies,” he adds. “We recognize SuperLight Photonics’ groundbreaking technology as a game-changer with vast potential to transform a wide range of industries; they align perfectly with our investment focus on technologies shaping the future.”
As part of the strategic investment, Hamamatsu CVC Europe business development manager David Castrillo (who has over 30 years of experience in the optical industry at Hamamatsu) will join SuperLight Photonics’ Advisory Board and serve as a liaison.
With this new investment, SuperLight Photonics will focus on expanding its team, scaling its production capacity, and driving innovation across its product portfolio. The company plans to expand into new geographic markets and establish stronger partnerships with global distributors, OEMs and key industry players.
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