Access Optics
Broken Arrow, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 18 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Access Optics is an ISO 13485 certified contract design and manufacturing company specializing in medical device innovation and high-temperature probe production.
Also known as AO
Founders & leadership
Board
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$2.4MraisedSep 2025 · 2 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
- William PaivaDirector
- J.P. LynchDirector
- Matthew GregoireExecutive Officer, Director
- Sean Templemore-FinlaysonDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.4M
- First sale
- Aug 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Access Optics is a contract design and manufacturing company producing opto-mechanical and opto-electronic products, with a focus on micro-optics and micro-optical assemblies used in medical imaging and diagnostic devices. Its product and service lines include surgical endoscopy design and repair, glass-to-metal seal technology, micro optics, micro precision sub-assemblies, micro imaging, thin film coating, precision optics and assemblies, hermetic optical cells, and precision laser welding. Customers can also request custom products.
The company operates a 20,000 square foot facility with a Class 7 clean room and states that it is ISO 13485 certified, ITAR compliant and FDA registered. It positions itself as a single-source supplier combining optical design-for-manufacturability input with scalable production volumes. Its imaging products are described as supporting surgeon visualization in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Founding story
The company was founded by Bob and Pam Hogrefe, who held the roles of President/CEO and Executive Vice President and led the business for over 23 years, directing its work in micro-scale optical product development for medical device customers.
Business model
Contract design and manufacturing services: the company develops and produces optical components, sub-assemblies and finished imaging devices for partner organizations, engaging customers through quote requests and custom product inquiries.
Traction
The company reports more than 20 years of operation since its establishment in 2000 and supplies optical imaging and diagnostic devices to large medical OEMs, with applications in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
Supplier of optical imaging and diagnostic devices to the world's largest medical OEMs, positioning itself as a single source for opto-mechanical and opto-electronic products.
Combines optical design expertise with in-house manufacturing across multiple optical disciplines, design-for-manufacturability support, regulatory credentials (ISO 13485, FDA registration, ITAR compliance) and scalable production volumes from a single supplier.
Technology
Micro-optics and micro-optical assembly manufacturing, including glass-to-metal seal technology, hermetic optical cells, thin film coating, precision laser welding, micro imaging and surgical endoscopy design and repair, carried out in a Class 7 clean room.
Go-to-market
Direct engagement with OEM partners through quote requests, custom product inquiries and scheduled consultations with team members, supported by corporate marketing communications and published technical content.
Medical device original equipment manufacturers, including large global medical OEMs, as well as government customers; the company states it has worked with organizations as large as U.S. Homeland Security.
Geography
Operates from a single 20,000 square foot U.S. facility and serves customers internationally, with contact forms accommodating enquiries from outside the United States.
History
Access Optics was established in 2000 and was founded by Bob and Pam Hogrefe, who served as President/CEO and Executive Vice President respectively and led the company for more than 23 years. Angela Holjes joined in 2015 to head operations, Rhonda Bielby joined in 2017 in sales operations, and Marialicia Coates joined in 2022 to lead corporate marketing communications. The company subsequently announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Matthew Gregoire, for what it described as a new phase of growth.
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Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 1
launches, deals, and filingsThe company issued a press release announcing the appointment of a new chief executive officer for a new phase of growth; Matthew Gregoire is listed as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing product development, engineering, manufacturing operations, quality management and business development strategy.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureIn the news
▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- Access Opticsaccessoptics.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Access Optics do?
- Contract designer and manufacturer of micro-optics and optical assemblies for medical device and surgical imaging OEMs.
- Who are Access Optics's investors?
- Access Optics's investors include Atento Capital, Cortado Ventures, Plains Ventures, Oklahoma Life Science.
- How much funding has Access Optics raised?
- Access Optics has disclosed $2.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Access Optics headquartered?
- Access Optics is headquartered in Broken Arrow, US.