# Photon IP

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/photon-ip-b-v

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Website: www.photonip.tech/
- Total disclosed funding: $4.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 13, 2025)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and founded in 2020 by co-founder and CEO Rui Santos, Photon IP B.V. operates as a semiconductor company that develops and manufactures chips for advanced photonics applications. In January 2025, Photon IP B.V. raised EUR 4.75 million in seed funding led by Innovation Industries, with participation from PhotonDelta, BOM Brabant Ventures, and Faber Ventures.

Photon IP specializes in integrated photonic solutions, focusing on low-loss interconnects, waveguides, and modulators. The company uses a dual-material approach with silicon for functionality and active III-V materials like indium phosphide, essential for lasers and modulators. This integration results in single-chip solutions that simplify development and manufacturing for clients in sectors including optical communication, AI data centers, and sensor technology, meeting the demand for efficient optical chips.

Photon IP generates revenue through B2B transactions with telecommunications, data centers, and sensor manufacturing clients. Its revenue model includes partnerships and contracts for customized photonic chips, with payments based on milestones or upfront agreements. The company’s flagship products consist of low-power optical engines designed for mass deployment, with pricing reflecting the technology's advanced and energy-efficient characteristics.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 13, 2025, $4.9M — BOM Brabant Ventures, Faber Ventures, Innovation Industries, PhotonDelta

## Investors

- BOM Brabant Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bom-brabant-ventures) — Seed
- Faber Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/faber-ventures) — Seed
- Innovation Industries (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/innovation-industries) — Seed
- PhotonDelta (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/photondelta) — Seed