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BlueDot Photonics

Kirkland, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

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BlueDot Photonics develops light-emitting and light-shifting materials, including a quantum-cutting technology that boosts the energy output of silicon solar panels and phosphors for x-ray imaging and document security. The company has been acquired by UbiQD, Inc.

Founders & leadership

BlueDot Photonics was founded in 2019 by Jared Silvia and Daniel Kroupa.

JSJared Silvia
Jared SilviaCo-Founder and CEO2019–2025Jared Silvia worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Co. and served as a product manager at Doosan GridTech before co-founding BlueDot Photonics, a deep-tech photonics company.
DKDaniel Kroupa
Daniel KroupaCo-Founder and CTO2019–2024He has an academic and professional background in physical chemistry, materials science, engineering, electrochemistry, and data science, with experience in fundraising and government grants and contracts.

Board

KDKareem Dabbagh
Kareem DabbaghBoard directorManaging Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures

Investors · 6

Also in the syndicate · 2

Clean Energy Venture GroupE8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$982.5K disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$982.5KraisedMay 2021 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jared SilviaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel KroupaDirector
  • Kareem DabbaghDirector
Offering amount
$1.4M
Amount sold
$982.5K
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BlueDot Photonics do?
BlueDot Photonics develops light-emitting and light-shifting materials, including a quantum-cutting technology that boosts the energy output of silicon solar panels and phosphors for x-ray imaging and document security. The company has been acquired by UbiQD, Inc.
Who founded BlueDot Photonics?
BlueDot Photonics was founded by Jared Silvia, Daniel Kroupa in 2019.
Who are BlueDot Photonics's investors?
BlueDot Photonics's investors include E8 Angels, Ideaship, Third Derivative, VoLo Earth Ventures.
How much funding has BlueDot Photonics raised?
BlueDot Photonics has disclosed $982.5K raised across 1 round.
Where is BlueDot Photonics headquartered?
BlueDot Photonics is headquartered in Kirkland, US.