Vexlum
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Feb 2026
Total raised
- $7.2M
Investors
- 3
About Vexlum
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tampere, Finland, Vexlum focuses on developing advanced semiconductor laser technologies. The company was co-founded by Jussi-Pekka Penttinen and Mircea Guina.Vexlum specializes in the development of advanced semiconductor laser technologies tailored for high-impact applications across various sectors, including quantum technology, medicine, and the semiconductor industry. The company’s core products utilize Vertical External Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VECSELs), which merge the advantages of semiconductor lasers with those of optically-pumped external-cavity disk lasers to provide high-power, low-noise single-frequency lasers. These products offer broad wavelength coverage extending into both the visible and near-infrared spectrum, making them suitable for diverse applications such as optical communication, medical diagnostics, and industrial laser processing.Vexlum generates revenue through direct B2B transactions with clients, which include academic institutions, research laboratories, and companies within the semiconductor and medical sectors. The company operates on a model where customers purchase laser systems tailored to specific applications, often leading to recurring orders for consumables or service agreements. The company aims to expand into new markets, particularly targeting additional regions in Europe and Asia by the end of 2026, while launching new products designed to enhance their offerings in high-performance laser technology.
Who invested in Vexlum
3 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Feb 5, 2026
Amount
$7.2M
Investors
Questions about Vexlum
Who invested in Vexlum?
Vexlum has 3 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Vexlum raised?
Vexlum has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Vexlum last raise money?
Vexlum's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Feb 2026.
What does Vexlum do?
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tampere, Finland, Vexlum focuses on developing advanced semiconductor laser technologies.
Where is Vexlum headquartered?
Vexlum is headquartered in Tampere, Finland.
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