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The Photonics Fund

North America, California, United States, Redwood City

Description

The Photonics Fund is a venture capital firm targets investment in early stage companies.

Investor Profile

The Photonics Fund has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Event Management.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (43%)
  • Series B (43%)
  • Series A (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (71%)
  • United Kingdom (29%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Telecommunications
  • Event Management
  • Events
  • Test And Measurement
  • Electronics
  • Communications Infrastructure
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Who does The Photonics Fund frequently co-invest with?

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North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Oak Investment Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Wilton
Co-Investments: 3
North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Wellesley
Co-Investments: 2
Advent Venture Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Alloy Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
JPMorgan Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Bessemer Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Essex Investment Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
VantagePoint Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, San Bruno
Co-Investments: 2
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 4

What are some of recent deals done by The Photonics Fund?

K2 Optronics

Sunnyvale, California, United States

K2 Optronics is a provider of intelligent optical components and subsystems.

ManufacturingTelecommunicationsTest and Measurement
Series CNov 11, 2004
Amount Raised: $6,400,000
PhotonEx Corp

Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

PhotonEx Corp is an optical networking equipment manufacturer.

Manufacturing
Series CDec 1, 2001
Amount Raised: $90,000,000
PhotonEx

Effingham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Photonex is the UK's showcase event dedicated to photonics and light technologies.

Event ManagementEvents
Series COct 15, 2001
Amount Raised: $90,000,000
K2 Optronics

Sunnyvale, California, United States

K2 Optronics is a provider of intelligent optical components and subsystems.

ManufacturingTelecommunicationsTest and Measurement
Series BMar 15, 2001
Amount Raised: $29,000,000
PhotonEx

Effingham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Photonex is the UK's showcase event dedicated to photonics and light technologies.

Event ManagementEvents
Series BNov 15, 2000
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Tsunami Optics

Mountain View, California, United States

Tsunami Optics develops and manufactures innovative fiber optic components.

Communications InfrastructureManufacturing
Series AMay 9, 2000
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
Axsun Technologies

Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

Axsun Technologies develops a new approach to design and manufacture miniaturized optical micro-instruments for a variety of industries.

ElectronicsManufacturingTelecommunications
Series BJan 19, 2000
Amount Raised: $36,000,000

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