# Voyant Photonics

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

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: Long Island City, US
- Website: www.voyantphotonics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Voyant Photonics Inc. specializes in advanced LiDAR technology, providing cutting-edge coherent imaging sensors for various applications including mobility, smart infrastructure, and automotive safety.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Long Island City, US, Voyant Photonics Inc. develops LiDAR technology. The company has engaged in two notable investment rounds, with its most recent funding being a SERIES A round in December 2021, led by UP.Partners and involving investors such as Contour Venture Partners and LDV Capital. The total amount raised to date is USD 15.23 mn. The CEO and Founder, Chris Phare, has a background in technology and innovation, previously establishing ventures that focus on advancing sensor technologies.Voyant Photonics specializes in LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, offering advanced coherent imaging sensors tailored for applications in mobility, smart infrastructure, and automotive safety. Key products include the Carbon Development Kit, Voyant Carbon, Voyant Titanium, Voyant Helium, and Voyant Tungsten, each optimized for specific use cases like high-performance automotive applications and industrial robotics. The technology incorporates on-chip beam steering for precise measurements, ensuring performance in various lighting conditions across North America, Europe, and Asia.The revenue model of Voyant Photonics primarily involves direct sales of its proprietary LiDAR products and development kits. The Carbon Development Kit is priced at USD 5,000, while the flagship Voyant Carbon sensor is available for USD 1,490. The company focuses on B2B sales to clients such as automotive manufacturers and robotics firms, fostering direct relationships for tailored solutions and support.In December 2021, Voyant Photonics raised USD 15.3 mn in SERIES A funding, which will be utilized to advance towards production and distribute development kits to partners. The company plans to introduce new products designed for expanding market reach, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia, though specific product launch dates have not been disclosed. The recent funding will support these initiatives as Voyant aims to enhance its product offerings in the growing LiDAR market.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 1, 2021, $15M — Contour Venture Partners, LDV Capital, UP.Partners

## Investors

- Contour Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/contour-venture-partners) — Series A
- LDV Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ldv-capital) — Series A
- UP.Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/up-partners) — Series A