Anello Photonics

SemiconductorsSeries BSanta Clara, USanellophotonics.com

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

May 2026

Total raised

$53M

Investors

18

About Anello Photonics

Anello Photonics specializes in creating high-performance navigation systems, with a focus on silicon photonics technology. Founded in 2020 in California, US, by Dr. Anello Photonics specializes in cutting-edge inertial navigation systems, primarily through its flagship products, including the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™), ANELLO IMU+, ANELLO GNSS INS, and ANELLO Maritime INS. These products leverage advanced silicon photonics technology, enabling high-performance navigation sensors designed for autonomy in various environments, including GPS-degraded and GPS-denied scenarios. The SiPhOG™ offers a compact solution with low-drift performance, making it suitable for applications in defense, robotics, agriculture, construction, and autonomous vehicles. Customers include military organizations and industries that require reliable navigation solutions, with the products distributed across significant markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, reflecting the company's broad global reach. Anello Photonics generates revenue through the sale of its innovative navigation products to commercial and governmental clients, adopting a direct sales model. Transactions typically involve contracts for bulk purchases, particularly with defense agencies and industry partners, structured as one-time payments or multi-year agreements. These arrangements may include maintenance and support services bundled with the technology, enhancing the value proposition for clients. The company's flagship products, such as the SiPhOG™ and ANELLO IMU+, are central to its offerings, catering to sectors seeking advanced, reliable navigation systems. Specific pricing plans and transaction structures are tailored to the needs of each client, based on the complexity and scale of the solutions being provided.

Who invested in Anello Photonics

18 investors across 3 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    May 4, 2026

    Amount

    $25M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    Nov 18, 2024

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Oct 21, 2021

    Amount

    $28M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Anello Photonics

Who invested in Anello Photonics?

Anello Photonics has 18 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Anello Photonics raised?

Anello Photonics has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Anello Photonics last raise money?

Anello Photonics's most recent round on record is a Series B, in May 2026.

What does Anello Photonics do?

Anello Photonics specializes in creating high-performance navigation systems, with a focus on silicon photonics technology.

Where is Anello Photonics headquartered?

Anello Photonics is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.

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