Organization · Venture Capital
PhotonVentures
PhotonVentures is a Netherlands-based deep tech venture capital firm specializing in integrated photonics. It invests in European companies across various stages, leveraging its expertise from the PhotonDelta ecosystem.
Overview
What PhotonVentures does
What PhotonVentures is
PhotonVentures is a Netherlands-based deep tech venture capital firm specializing in integrated photonics. It invests in European companies across various stages, leveraging its expertise from the PhotonDelta ecosystem.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 6, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
PhotonVentures as a funder
Investment thesis
PhotonVentures invests in innovative, differentiated companies using integrated photonics to create economic value, addressing large global markets with defensible technology positions.
Focus narrative
PhotonVentures invests in companies at various stages, particularly in their scaling and exit phases. The firm emphasizes sectors such as Data & Telecom, Medical & Healthcare, Engineering & Transport, and Quantum Computing. Its investment strategy is centered on supporting technologies that have the potential for significant global market impact.
Value beyond capital
PhotonVentures adds value to its portfolio companies by providing access to a robust network within the integrated photonics ecosystem, offering sector-specific technical and commercial expertise, and supporting founders through development, scaling, and exit phases.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,100,000–$2,750,000
Focus and fit
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 8
Portfolio context
Astrape Networks: Focuses on short-distance data communication with a hybrid network architecture for data centers. Brilliance: Manufactures laser light engines for augmented reality applications. Delta Life Science: Develops photonic-based biosensing technologies for life science research. EFFECT Photonics: Specializes in high-performance DWDM optical components and Photonic Integrated Circuits. EFI: A medical technology company focused on laparoscopic minimal invasive surgery. LioniX International: Provides customized microsystem solutions in photonic integrated circuits. Lumai: Enhances AI compute capabilities using optical processing. MantiSpectra: Commercializes spectral sensors for material composition analysis.
Common questions
What to know about PhotonVentures
Upseed classifies PhotonVentures under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
May 6, 2026
Known limits
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