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§ Private Profile · Somerville, MA, USA
Startup building quantum camera-enabled satellite and telescope constellations for ultra-high-resolution imaging.
Based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Diffraqtion develops advanced quantum camera technology for satellites and space telescopes to enable ultra-high resolution imaging for space exploration, defense, and intelligent systems. The company's optical hardware combines quantum photonics and artificial intelligence to deliver up to 20 times higher resolution and 1,000 times faster processing speeds than conventional space cameras. This core technology was developed over a decade in collaboration with DARPA and NASA, with intended future applications for major missions like the successors to the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes. After securing a $1.2 million first place award at the SLUSH 2025 startup competition and a $100,000 TechConnect innovation grant, the early stage startup expanded its leadership team by hiring a former chief technology officer from Kepler Communications. Diffraqtion was officially founded in 2025 by Johannes Galatsanos, Christine Wang, and Saikat Guha.
Diffraqtion has raised $4.2M across 1 funding round.
Diffraqtion has raised $4.2M in total across 1 funding round.
Diffraqtion has raised $4.2M in total across 1 funding round.
Diffraqtion's investors include ADIN, Aether VC, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, milemark.capital, Offline Ventures.
Diffraqtion has raised $4.2M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.2M Pre-Seed in January 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | $4.2M Pre Seed | — | Adin, Aether VC, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Milemark.capital, Offline Ventures | Announced |