# PINC Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pinc-technologies

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Pasadena, US
- Website: www.pinctech.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 1, 2025)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

PINC Technologies, Inc., based in the US, specializes in photonic integrated circuits through its innovative NanoPPLN platform, enhancing capabilities in optical sensing, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.Founded in 2023, PINC Technologies, Inc. operates in Pasadena, US, focusing on the development of photonic integrated circuits. The company successfully raised USD 6.8 mn in Seed funding in October 2025, led by Quantonation, with participation from several prominent investors. CEO details are currently not available.PINC Technologies specializes in the development of its NanoPPLN platform, which integrates nonlinear optics into photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This innovative platform addresses critical gaps in the photonics industry by providing a scalable nonlinearity, facilitating advancements in optical sensing, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and data networks. The core capabilities of the NanoPPLN platform enable high-performance nonlinear optical processes previously unattainable in photonic chips. The company's products cater to a diverse client base, including research institutions and enterprises focused on quantum technologies and advanced sensing applications, with solutions marketed primarily in North America and Europe.PINC Technologies generates revenue through direct partnerships and collaborations in advanced technology sectors. These transactions involve B2B arrangements where clients integrate PINC's proprietary NanoPPLN platform into their systems or initiatives. Revenue streams include licensing agreements for proprietary technology and tailored consulting services, with specific pricing details undisclosed. The firm's offerings position it strategically within the market, appealing to entities enhancing their technological capabilities.PINC Technologies plans to utilize the recent Seed funding of USD 6.8 mn to advance its nonlinear photonic technology development and market introduction. The company aims to design and launch new products by October 2025, expanding its presence in North America and Europe, where it targets clients in the quantum and advanced sensing sectors.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 1, 2025, $6.8M — CalTech, Freeflow Ventures, Quantonation, Hamamatsu Ventures USA, Santec, Wilson Hill Ventures, Qubits Ventures

## Investors

- CalTech (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/caltech) — Seed
- Freeflow Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/freeflow-ventures) — Seed
- Quantonation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quantonation) — Seed
- Hamamatsu Ventures USA (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hamamatsu-ventures-usa) — Seed
- Santec — Seed
- Wilson Hill Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wilson-hill-ventures) — Seed
- Qubits Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qubits-ventures) — Seed