NLM Photonics
PrivateLast Round
Seed Round
Aug 11, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$11.67M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
NLM Photonics operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in Seattle, Washington. Its latest recorded funding round was an Accelerator round in May 2025.
NLM Photonics is a semiconductor technology company that develops hybrid organic electro-optic modulation technology to reduce power consumption and increase bandwidth for AI, data centers, and quantum computing applications.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
Semiconductors, Computing Hardware, Advanced Materials, Cloud Infrastructure
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Government Contracts, Data as a Service
AI Layer
Non-AI
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NLM Photonics Comparables
Compare NLM Photonics with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.
| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SilOriX GmbH | 86% | |
| Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc. | 85% | |
| OpenLight | 84% |
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NLM Photonics Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Round | Aug 11, 2026 | ||||
| Seed Round | Jun 12, 2026 | ||||
| Accelerator | May 1, 2025 | ||||
| Series A | Jan 28, 2025 | ||||
| Early Funding | Aug 28, 2024 | ||||
Grant | Jul 30, 2024 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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NLM Photonics Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Ideaship | Series A |
| Oregon Venture Fund | Series A |
| Emerald Technology Ventures | Series A |
| Hamamatsu Photonics | Series A, Strategic, Seed |
| Creative Destruction Lab | Accelerator |
| United States Air Force | Grant |
| Pack Ventures | Series A |
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Market signals
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- Aug 11, 2026
Raised $9M in Seed funding.
- Jun 12, 2026
$1M raised in Seed Round.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- partners_withSep 21, 2026
NLM Photonics and SilOriX GmbH enter into a Joint Development Agreement to advance next-generation photonic integrated circuits for high-speed, energy-efficient optical communications in Washington on Sep 21st '26.
- partners_withSep 17, 2026
NLM Photonics and Spark Photonics have an ongoing design partnership in Washington to accelerate the development and integration of high-performance silicon organic hybrid solutions across multiple silicon photonic foundry platforms as of Apr 21st '26.
- is_developingSep 17, 2026
NLM Photonics develops proof-of-concept Silicon Nitride Organic Hybrid (NOH) modulators with LIGENTEC on a commercial photonics platform, with Spark Photonics collaborating on design for quantum photonics and sensing applications in Washington on Sep 17th '26.
- attends_eventSep 17, 2026
NLM Photonics has Lewis Johnson available to discuss its proof-of-concept NOH modulator at ECOC 2026 in Spain on Sep 21st–23rd '26.
- hiresSep 9, 2026
As part of the financing round, NLM Photonics is set to add David Weekes of Pangaea Ventures to its Board of Directors in Washington on Sep 8th '26.
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NLM Photonics Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is NLM Photonics a public or private company?
NLM Photonics is a private company.
What is the current stock price of NLM Photonics?
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How much is NLM Photonics worth (valuation)?
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Can I buy NLM Photonics stock?
NLM Photonics shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was NLM Photonics's last funding round?
NLM Photonics's most recent funding round was Seed Round on August 11, 2026.
Who are the main investors in NLM Photonics?
Key investors in NLM Photonics include Emerald Technology Ventures, Hamamatsu Photonics.
Will NLM Photonics IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for NLM Photonics.
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