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What does it take to land venture capital for photonics-driven startups?
(L-R) Entrada Ventures' Alex Fang, co-founder and managing partner; Greg Fish, operating partner; and Eric Hall, managing partner....
Dec 7, 2023
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Wald.ai Launches Contextual Data Loss Protection for AI Platforms, Closes $4M Seed Round
Introduces Wald Context Intelligence, Enabling Businesses to Use AI Assistants Safely December 10, 2024 PALO ALTO, Calif.--( BUSINESS...
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BASF and Kipu Focus on End-User Mastery of Quantum Computing
EE Times - Europe December 5, 2024 Pat Brans Like other large German industrials, BASF is striving to achieve mastery of quantum...
Dec 5, 2024


Nectir lets teachers tailor AI chatbots to provide their students with 24/7 educational support
TechCrunch · December 5, 2024 More than 100 colleges and high schools are turning to a new AI tool called Nectir , allowing teachers to...
Dec 5, 2024


Diverse industries represented in November venture deals
Although no larger deals, photonics shows its breadth in handful of early stage fundings. Photonics VC Update is a monthly series to...
Dec 5, 2024


OpenTug Co-Founders Named to 2025 Forbes "30 Under 30" List in Transportation & Mobility
December 4, 2024 - Forbes Profile: OpenTug, cofounded by Michael Baldwin, Jason Aristides and Luciano de la Iglesia, is an online...
Dec 4, 2024


Quantum Rings Achieves Breakthrough in Large-Scale Quantum Circuit Simulation
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 20, 2024 / PRNewswire / -- Quantum Rings, a leader in quantum computing developer tools, announces its latest...
Nov 20, 2024


d-Matrix Emerges From Stealth With Strong AI Performance & Efficiency
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Nov 19, 2024


AI infrastructure dominates October venture funding
Notable deals were also seen in quantum computing and LiDAR. Photonics VC Update is a monthly series to brief scientists, engineers,...
Nov 7, 2024


MixMode Recognized By USA Today As One Of The Top 10 AI Companies To Watch in 2024
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 / PRNewswire / -- MixMode, the leading provider of advanced AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, has...
Oct 22, 2024


Venture activity bounces back in September
Deals are announced across varied industries and stages, including sensors and quantum. Photonics VC Update is a monthly series to brief...
Oct 7, 2024


Highmark First to Cover AppliedVR's Flagship VR Device for Chronic Low Back Pain Treatment
FDA-authorized RelieVRx now a covered treatment for Highmark's commercial members experiencing chronic low back pain (CLBP) PITTSBURGH,...
Sep 9, 2024


Kipu Quantum Team Says New Quantum Algorithm Outshines Existing Techniques
Insider Brief Kipu Quantum’s team successfully tested the largest quantum optimization problem on a 156-qubit IBM quantum processor using...
Sep 9, 2024


Quiet August marks end of summer for VC activity
Although the volume of deals was low, interesting early-stage deals in energy and quantum applications stand out. Photonics VC Update is...
Sep 3, 2024


Princeton TMX Adds Barge Capabilities to Multi-modal TMS
Princeton TMX announces a strategic partnership with OpenTug to integrate OpenTug’s marine logistics capabilities into the Princeton TMX...
Aug 30, 2024


Larger fundings characterize July venture deals
In July 2024, larger deals closed in a few interesting markets. Photonics VC Update is a monthly series to brief scientists, engineers,...
Aug 4, 2024


Kipu Quantum’s Algorithms Used For BASF Logistics Optimization
Insider Brief Kipu Quantum explores the potential of its novel quantum algorithms for BASF’s logistics optimization. Kipu Quantum is a...
Jul 25, 2024


Kipu Quantum Acquires Quantum Computing Platform Built by Anaqor AG to Accelerate Development of Industrially Relevant Quantum Solutions
KARLSRUHE, Germany, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kipu Quantum, the worldwide leading quantum software company, announced today the...
Jul 11, 2024


Q&A: Gemist CEO Madeline Fraser on Jewelry Visualization Technology
Fraser shares why she decided to shift from a direct-to-consumer retailer to a B2B technology company. Lauren McLemore JUL 11, 2024 -...
Jul 11, 2024


Venture capital moves pick up in June
June was a very active month for venture capital in photonics, with deals announced across multiple markets and company stages. Photonics...
Jul 8, 2024


OpenTug talks inland waterway shipping
In this Marine Log exclusive interview, we talk to Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug, on the biggest challenges facing commerce on the U.S....
Jun 26, 2024


Gemist Licenses its Technology Solutions to the Jewelry Industry
June 16, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA--Gemist is has begun licensing its data-backed technology to the jewelry industry. With this new B2B...
Jun 16, 2024


Optical material companies top May's VC activity
Companies using innovative thin film or surface texturing technology to tailor optical properties made VC news. Introducing the Photonics...
Jun 6, 2024


Kipu Quantum and Quantum-South Announce Strategic Partnership
Karlsruhe, Germany / Montevideo, Uruguay - June 4th 2024 Kipu Quantum GmbH, a German quantum software company focusing on developing...
Jun 3, 2024


MixMode Honored as AI Security Solution Leader in 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Recognized for Leadership in Using Advanced AI for Real-time Threat Detection SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --...
May 15, 2024
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