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PhotonVentures is a deep tech venture capital firm exclusively focused on integrated photonics, providing capital and expertise to accelerate companies. As a spin-off of PhotonDelta, the firm leverages specialized knowledge to advance compact, high-speed, and energy-efficient light-based solutions. This approach aims to overcome traditional electronics limitations, fostering a sustainable digital future.
Established in 2023 by Ewit Roos, Pieter Klinkert, and Joachim de Sterke, PhotonVentures emerged from an insight into integrated photonics' crucial role in evolving technological demands. Recognizing significant data and energy challenges, they created a dedicated platform to nurture this vital, nascent industry.
PhotonVentures supports a portfolio of integrated photonics companies, connecting them with an extensive network. The firm’s vision is to propel these ventures, enabling them to introduce innovative, sustainable technologies globally. Operating as an Article 8 fund, PhotonVentures transforms industries by fostering solutions addressing complex challenges for a more sustainable world.
PhotonVentures has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $11.0M Series A in vitrealab in January 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | vitrealab | $11.0M Series A | Marco Cravetto | Amazon, Constructor Capital, Gateway Ventures, Hermann Hauser Investment, Moveon Technologies, Xista Science Ventures |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NcodiN | $18.5M Seed | Oliver Kahl | Earlybird, Clément Vanden Driessche, Josh Mine, Ovni Capital, Verve Ventures |
| Jul 1, 2025 | QuiX | $18.0M Series A | Svetoslava Georgieva | AENU, Earlybird Venture Capital, FORWARD.one, Jordy Schaufeli |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Astrape Networks | $9.3M Grant / Seed | Ivana Sersic Vollenbroek, Sebastian Ribbentrop, Photonventures | European Innovation Council, SHIFT Invest |
