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Quantifi Photonics is a technology company.
Quantifi Photonics develops advanced optical and electronic test and measurement instruments crucial for the photonics industry. The company provides scalable solutions designed to enable the high-volume manufacturing and characterization of next-generation photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Its specialized equipment supports the development lifecycle of photonics-based technologies, from research and development to production scaling.
The company was established in 2012 by co-founders Andrew Stevens and Iannick Monfils. Their foundational insight stemmed from the growing need for sophisticated and reliable test infrastructure to support the complex demands of optical component and system development. Dr. Monfils, who also served as CTO, later assumed the role of CEO, guiding the company’s technological and strategic direction.
Quantifi Photonics serves a diverse customer base, including leading photonics manufacturers, academic institutions, and research laboratories globally. The company’s overarching mission is to accelerate the advancement and commercialization of photonics by providing the essential tools required for precise measurement and scalable production. It aims to empower innovators to fully realize the potential of light-based technologies across various applications.
Quantifi Photonics has raised $30.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Quantifi Photonics has raised $30.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Quantifi Photonics has raised $30.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Quantifi Photonics's investors include Intel Capital, K1W1, New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Nuance Connected Capital, Pacific Channel, Simplicity.
Quantifi Photonics is a technology company specializing in scalable photonics test and measurement instruments.[1][2][3] It builds photonic test solutions, including benchtop and PXI-format instruments like digital sampling oscilloscopes, that support the full product lifecycle—from R&D, validation, and characterization to high-volume manufacturing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs), co-packaged optics, and pluggable optics.[2][3] The company serves leading photonics developers, manufacturers, universities, and now integrates into high-performance compute markets for AI workloads via its pending acquisition by Teradyne.[1][2][3] It solves complex test challenges in optical communications, enabling ground-breaking research, efficient production testing, and cost-effective scaling amid rising demand for silicon photonics.[1][3]
With strong growth momentum, Quantifi has expanded its portfolio for high-speed I/O and photonic IC testing, positioning it at an inflection point in the market.[2][3] Teradyne's announced acquisition, set to close in Q2 2025, underscores its trajectory toward revolutionizing high-volume photonic manufacturing.[3]
Quantifi Photonics emerged from expertise in photonics and telecommunications, led by co-founder and CEO Iannick Monfils, PhD, who brings over 23 years of industry experience, including developing over 50 product families and a passion for digital signal processing.[1][3] Holding degrees from McMaster and Queen’s Universities, Monfils manages product lifecycles and collaborates on future tech needs.[1] The leadership team includes COO Belinda Langman (30 years in operations across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK) and VP of Engineering Irina Khromova, PhD (former CTO roles at Oxsensis and Metaboards, with dual PhDs and extensive R&D publications).[1]
The company formed to address evolving optical communication challenges, growing through close ties with photonics leaders and international offices in New Zealand, USA, and Thailand.[1][2] A pivotal moment arrived with Teradyne's 2025 acquisition announcement, blending Quantifi's photonic testing prowess with semiconductor ATE leadership to target AI-driven compute markets.[3]
Quantifi stands out in photonics testing through:
These elements deliver competitive edges in speed, precision, and adaptability over general-purpose tools.[5]
Quantifi rides the silicon photonics wave, fueled by AI workloads demanding high-performance compute via wafer-scale manufacturing, multi-die integration, and advanced packaging.[3] Timing is critical: optical tech's expansion into new applications creates urgent needs for scalable testing, where Quantifi unlocks high-volume PIC production.[1][3] Market forces like AI data center growth and high-speed optics favor it, as traditional test methods falter at scale.[2][3]
By supplying turn-key solutions, Quantifi influences the ecosystem, accelerating photonics adoption in telecom, computing, and beyond—now amplified by Teradyne's ATE expertise for broader semiconductor integration.[3]
Post-acquisition by Teradyne (expected Q2 2025), Quantifi will scale photonic test solutions for AI/high-performance compute, combining strengths for complete turn-key systems.[3] Trends like exploding silicon photonics demand and co-packaged optics will propel growth, potentially dominating high-volume manufacturing.[3] Its influence may evolve from niche supplier to ecosystem enabler, driving competitive edges as photonics transforms compute architectures—cementing its mission to revolutionize test and measurement.[1][3]
Quantifi Photonics has raised $30.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series C in July 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2022 | $15.0M Series C | Intel Capital | |
| Jul 8, 2021 | $15.0M Other Equity | K1W1, New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Nuance Connected Capital, Pacific Channel, Simplicity |