# Photonics

The latest news and analysis about Europe's photonics startups, including the trends shaping the market, and the companies and people with influence.

15 photonics startups to watch, according to VCs
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Investor survey
November 2, 2026
15 photonics startups to watch, according to VCs
Photonics are becoming red-hot as increasingly demanding AI workloads require faster and more efficient approaches to computing
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Exclusive: Photon Bridge raises €10m to build laser devices that connect AI chips
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Exclusive
October 21, 2026
Exclusive: Photon Bridge raises €10m to build laser devices that connect AI chips
The Dutch startup says its laser technology can be manufactured at scale to meet the demands of fast-growing AI infrastructure
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
AI at the speed of light: Nvidia-backed Scintil Photonics raises €50m Series B
September 9, 2025
AI at the speed of light: Nvidia-backed Scintil Photonics raises €50m Series B
Grenoble’s Scintil Photonics will ramp up production of its flagship light-based chip
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Exclusive: NATO Innovation Fund co-leads €25m Series A in photonics startup Camgraphic
News
March 24, 2025
Exclusive: NATO Innovation Fund co-leads €25m Series A in photonics startup Camgraphic
The money will be used to develop the startup’s R&D operations in Pisa and establish a pilot manufacturing line in Milan
Maya Dharampal-Hornby
Most active semiconductor and photonics investors in Europe
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Most active investors
February 17, 2025
Most active semiconductor and photonics investors in Europe
Which investors in Europe are backing the most semiconductor and photonics startups?
Tom Nugent
13 photonics startups to watch, according to investors
Investor survey
November 15, 2023
13 photonics startups to watch, according to investors
Investors highlight the sector’s future shining stars
Sadia Nowshin
Watch out Elon, this photonics startup could birth the next Tesla rivals
News
July 27, 2022
Watch out Elon, this photonics startup could birth the next Tesla rivals
Building photonic microprocessors have been extremely expensive until now
Tim Smith

# Photonics

15 photonics startups to watch, according to VCs

Exclusive: Photon Bridge raises €10m to build laser devices that connect AI chips

AI at the speed of light: Nvidia-backed Scintil Photonics raises €50m Series B

Exclusive: NATO Innovation Fund co-leads €25m Series A in photonics startup Camgraphic

Most active semiconductor and photonics investors in Europe

13 photonics startups to watch, according to investors

Watch out Elon, this photonics startup could birth the next Tesla rivals