Lumotive Secures $45 Million to Boost Optical Semiconductor Sales

Lumotive has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round to expand its sales of programmable optical semiconductors, announced in a press release.

Lumotive has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round to expand its sales of programmable optical semiconductors, announced in a press release. The funding round was oversubscribed and included new investors such as Swisscom Ventures, East Bridge, EDOM, Grazia, Hokuyo Inc., and TSVC, alongside existing investors like Gates Frontier and MetaVC Partners.

The company plans to use the funds to accelerate growth in three strategic areas: global market expansion, data center AI infrastructure, and aerospace and defense applications. Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) technology is at the forefront of these efforts, offering advanced optical switching solutions for data centers and next-generation semiconductors for aerospace and defense.

Dr. Sam Heidari, CEO of Lumotive, highlighted the significance of this funding in driving innovation across various sectors, including autonomous vehicles and industrial applications. The company aims to enhance its international presence and provide tailored solutions to meet the growing demand in critical industries.

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