# NP Photonics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/np-photonics

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Tucson, US
- Website: www.npphotonics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 21, 2007)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

NP Photonics specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced fiber lasers and amplifiers for various industrial applications, focusing on precision and reliability in photonics technology.NP Photonics, Inc. develops advanced fiber lasers and amplifiers tailored for industrial applications. The company is headquartered in Tucson, US and has undergone strategic development since its founding. In March 2010, NP Photonics raised USD 0.70 mn in a Series A funding round. The founder's background is not detailed in the available information.NP Photonics, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced fiber lasers and amplifiers tailored for a variety of industrial applications. The core product offerings include single frequency lasers, high power continuous wave (CW) lasers, high energy lasers, multi-channel laser systems, short-length fiber amplifiers, injection seeders, and ASE sources. These products are engineered to deliver precision and reliability in applications such as acoustic sensing, optical trapping, environmental sensing, LIDAR, and coherent communications. NP Photonics serves a diverse client base that includes government agencies, research institutions, and commercial enterprises across the United States and internationally, specifically targeting markets in Europe and Asia. The company's products have garnered recognition for their effectiveness in solving complex challenges in photonics and laser technologies.NP Photonics generates revenue through direct business-to-business transactions, supplying its laser and amplifier products to various sectors, including telecommunications, defense, and environmental monitoring. The structure of these transactions often involves partnerships and contracts with institutions and corporations, facilitating bulk purchases or long-term supply agreements. While specific pricing details are not publicly disclosed, the company's flagship products, such as single frequency lasers and high power CW lasers, are positioned as high-value components in the photonics industry, indicating that transactions are structured to reflect the specialized nature of these offerings. This direct engagement with both governmental and commercial clients underscores the company’s strategic focus on providing tailored solutions to meet their operational demands.NP Photonics plans to leverage its recent funding from March 2010, which raised USD 0.70 mn, to further enhance its product offerings and expand its market presence. The company is focused on developing new products, specifically in the fiber laser segment, with potential launches aimed at the end of 2023. Additionally, NP Photonics is targeting growth in European and Asian markets for expansion, with concrete plans to establish stronger distribution channels by 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 21, 2007, $1M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Sierra Ventures, Shepherd Ventures, BB&T Capital Markets/Windsor Group, Research Corporation Technologies
- Series A, Oct 13, 2005, $2M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Sierra Ventures, Shepherd Ventures
- Series A, Jul 25, 2005, $5M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Sierra Ventures, Shepherd Ventures, Sterling Capital Funds

## Investors

- Enterprise Partners Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enterprise-partners-venture-capital) — Series A
- Sierra Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sierra-ventures) — Series A
- Shepherd Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shepherd-ventures) — Series A
- Sterling Capital Funds — Series A
- BB&T Capital Markets/Windsor Group — Series A
- Research Corporation Technologies (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/research-corporation-technologies) — Series A