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Pilot Photonics
Pilot Photonics, Ltd. is headquartered at the Alpha Innovation Campus in Dublin, Ireland, and specializes in developing optical frequency combs and tunable lasers.
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Pilot Photonics at a glance
Pilot Photonics is a hardware company headquartered in Ireland. Its most recent funding round, Grant, raised $11.8M in July 2026. Xcout tracks 4 named people at Pilot Photonics, including William Oppermann (CEO).
Pilot Photonics leadership
- William OppermannCEO
- Robert MacDonnellCOO
- Nicola SmythCFO
- Dr. Frank SmythCTO and Co-founder
Pilot Photonics funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | $11.8M | 1 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Investors
Pilot Photonics competitors
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DustPhotonics is a semiconductor company that develops silicon-photonics optical engines and related components for high-speed data communications. Its products are designed for data-center, cloud, AI, and networking applications and serve equipment manufacturers and large-scale data-center operators.
Focuslight Technologies Inc. develops and manufactures high-power diode lasers, laser sources, micro-optics, optical modules, and precision optics. The company serves industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, medical and health, industrial manufacturing, and optical communications.
Coherent, Inc. specializes in advanced laser technologies, offering a comprehensive suite of products that includes lasers, laser-based solutions, and complete systems. These are deployed across a spectrum of uses, from commercial and industrial operations to critical scientific research. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into two primary areas: laser sources for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial lasers alongside integrated systems. Coherent handles the entire lifecycle of its offerings, from conceptual design and manufacturing to global marketing and ongoing service. Their product portfolio spans lasers, specialized laser tools, high-precision optical components, associated accessories, and sophisticated laser measurement and control devices. These sophisticated tools are integral to fields such as microelectronics fabrication, advanced materials processing, integration into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and instrumentation, scientific studies, and various governmental programs. Distribution in the U.S. is primarily managed by an in-house sales team, while international markets are reached through a combination of direct sales personnel and independent representatives. Established in 1966, Coherent, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Notably, since July 1, 2022, the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated.
LightSpeed Photonics is a Singapore-headquartered technology company founded in 2021 to build compact modular optical interconnects that solve data movement bottlenecks in bandwidth-intensive applications.
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- 1 funding round with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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