Diffraqtion
PrivateLast Round
Pre Seed
Aug 31, 2026
Est. Valuation
$100M
Total Funding Raised
$15.7M
Momentum
Top 1%
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Company Overview
Diffraqtion operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Its latest recorded funding round was a Pre Seed round in August 2026.
Diffraqtion is a space technology company that develops quantum cameras combining quantum imaging with AI for satellites and telescopes.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Space Technology, Defense Tech, Computer Vision, Environmental Monitoring
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Government Contracts, Data as a Service
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Historical Pricing
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Diffraqtion Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Seed | Aug 31, 2026 | ||||
| Pre Seed | Mar 12, 2026 | ||||
| Pre Seed | Jan 13, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Apr 1, 2025 |
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Key People
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Diffraqtion Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Aether Ventures | Pre Seed |
| Plug and Play Tech Center | Pre Seed |
| New Enterprise Associates | Pre Seed |
| Lockheed Martin Ventures | Pre Seed |
| Escape Velocity | Pre Seed |
| Parallel Venture Capital | Pre Seed |
| Offline Ventures | Pre Seed |
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Market signals
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- Oct 26, 2026
Open roles increased to 14, 93% of headcount.
- Aug 31, 2026
$10M round led by Ground State Ventures.
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Recent news
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- receives_financingSep 1, 2026
Diffraqtion receives $5M in Pre Seed financing, expanding its pre-seed round with backing from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Sumitomo's Presidio Ventures and bringing total funding past $10 million for its quantum-enhanced space cameras.
- signs_new_clientAug 31, 2026
In Massachusetts on Aug 31st '26, NASA International selects Diffraqtion for an SBIR Phase I award in orbital debris tracking and names it winner of its $100,000 Space to Soil Challenge for adaptive sensing and onboard processing.
- hiresAug 31, 2026
On Aug 31st '26 in Massachusetts, Diffraqtion appoints Peter Kazlas as Head of Engineering to lead its first fielded camera effort; he brings 25 years of optics experience, including at E Ink and QD Vision.
- is_developingAug 31, 2026
On Aug 31st '26, Diffraqtion is developing quantum camera platforms in Massachusetts designed to resolve details below the diffraction limit as it advances from laboratory development toward field and space demonstrations.
- receives_financingAug 31, 2026
On Aug 31st '26 in Massachusetts, Diffraqtion receives strategic Pre Seed investments from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Presidio Ventures, bringing total funding above $10M to support its first fielded quantum camera and planned hosted spacecraft payload.
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Diffraqtion Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Diffraqtion a public or private company?
Diffraqtion is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Diffraqtion?
Diffraqtion is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Diffraqtion's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Diffraqtion worth (valuation)?
Diffraqtion's valuation is estimated at $100.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Diffraqtion stock?
Diffraqtion shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Diffraqtion's last funding round?
Diffraqtion's most recent funding round was Pre Seed on August 31, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Diffraqtion?
Key investors in Diffraqtion include General Catalyst, Cherry Ventures, Ground State Ventures.
Will Diffraqtion IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Diffraqtion.
How can I track Diffraqtion secondary market activity?
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