# EpiPhotonics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/epiphotonics

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Yamato-shi, Japan
- Website: www.epiphotonics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Series C (Nov 22, 2012)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

EpiPhotonics Corp. is a technology firm focusing on high-speed photonic components and subsystems, enhancing telecommunications and data communications through innovative PLZT waveguide technology.EpiPhotonics Corp., founded in 2007 and headquartered in Yamato-shi, Japan, specializes in photonic technologies. The company has undergone two notable funding rounds, with the latest being a Series C round led by Nissay Capital in November 2012, raising JPY 200 million. The founder's background is not specified, and there are no mentions of any significant company pivots or subsidiaries.EpiPhotonics specializes in the design and manufacture of high-speed PLZT photonic components and subsystems, utilizing proprietary epitaxial PLZT waveguide technology. Their core offerings include ultra-fast optical switches and variable optical attenuators (VOAs), which provide advancements in speed, power consumption, and integration compared to traditional photonic technologies. These products are engineered to address the needs of telecommunications, data communications, and fiber optic sensing industries, enabling faster data transmission and improved signal integrity. EpiPhotonics serves major telecommunications providers and technology firms across North America, Europe, and Asia.The revenue structure of EpiPhotonics is driven by direct business-to-business transactions with clients in the telecommunications and data communications sectors. The company engages in long-term partnerships with clients, providing customized PLZT photonic components that meet specific technical requirements. These transactions typically involve formal agreements for product supply, with pricing models tailored to customer needs. Their flagship products, such as ultra-fast optical switches and VOAs, form the basis of their revenue streams, supporting both standard and specialized applications.EpiPhotonics plans to utilize the JPY 200 million raised in the Series C funding round to accelerate the development of new products focused on their high-speed photonic technologies. The company aims to expand its market reach into Europe and North America by 2025, targeting telecommunications firms that require advanced optical solutions. The funding will support research and development initiatives to enhance their current product offerings and introduce new innovations in photonic components.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Nov 22, 2012, $2.5M — Nissay Capital
- Series B, Feb 1, 2011 — Global Brain

## Investors

- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B
- Nissay Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nissay-capital) — Series C