# Quantifi Photonics

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

- Industry: Outsourcing
- Headquarters: Auckland, New Zealand
- Website: www.quantifiphotonics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 21, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Quantifi Photonics Limited develops and manufactures advanced test and measurement solutions for the photonics industry, focusing on high-speed optical communication systems and integrated photonics applications.Founded in 2001 in Auckland, New Zealand, Quantifi Photonics Limited specializes in providing innovative testing solutions for the photonics sector. The company has successfully closed 4 funding deals, with the latest being a Series C round in March 2025, where it raised USD 15.00 mn led by Intel Capital. The company has consistently focused on enhancing its product offerings and expanding its customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.Quantifi Photonics specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced test and measurement solutions tailored for the photonics industry. Their core product offerings include the QCA Series High-Speed Communication Analyzer and the QCR Series Clock Recovery Instrument, designed for high-volume testing of optical interconnects. These instruments address critical challenges in optical communications and integrated photonics markets, particularly for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence workloads, serving leading manufacturers and developers in commercial, defense, and academic sectors.Quantifi Photonics generates revenue through direct sales of its innovative test solutions, including high-speed communication analyzers and various optical measurement instruments. The company engages in B2B transactions, primarily involving one-time purchases, with options for ongoing support contracts for calibration and software updates. The pricing structure is aligned with the complexity of its flagship products, ensuring tailored solutions for specific client needs in the photonics industry.In March 2025, Teradyne Inc., a portfolio company of NDE Capital, agreed to acquire Quantifi Photonics Limited from its investors. This acquisition will enable Teradyne Inc. to deliver scalable photonic integrated circuit test solutions. Future growth strategies include the launch of new products aimed at addressing emerging challenges in the photonics market, with specific plans to expand into additional geographic regions by leveraging the recent funding to enhance product development and market outreach.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 21, 2022, $15M — Intel Capital, Auckland Uniservices Limited, K1W1, 2040 Ventures, Pacific Channel, Simplicity, NZ Growth Capital Partners, Nuance Capital
- Series A, Nov 1, 2017, $3M — Auckland Uniservices Limited, K1W1, 2040 Ventures, NZ Growth Capital Partners

## Investors

- Auckland Uniservices Limited — Series A, Series C
- K1W1 — Series A, Series C
- 2040 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/2040-ventures) — Series A, Series C
- NZ Growth Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nz-growth-capital-partners) — Series A, Series C
- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series C
- Pacific Channel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pacific-channel) — Series C
- Simplicity — Series C
- Nuance Capital — Series C