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Circleoptics
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Circle Optics develops 360-degree multi-camera imaging systems, including its Hydra product, which uses a patented method of aligning fields-of-view to eliminate image stitching. It targets aerospace, autonomous systems, and entertainment sectors for applications in situational awareness and immersive experiences.
Founders & leadership
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Non-dilutive funding · 15 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| NASA | Phase II | 2023 | $849.7K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $74.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.7K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2022 | $999.5K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $749.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $749.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $249.8K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2022 | $150K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2022 | $49.7K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $149.8K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2021 | $124.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $50K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $256K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Circleoptics do?
- Circle Optics develops 360-degree multi-camera imaging systems, including its Hydra product, which uses a patented method of aligning fields-of-view to eliminate image stitching. It targets aerospace, autonomous systems, and entertainment sectors for applications in situational awareness and immersive experiences.
- Who founded Circleoptics?
- Circleoptics was founded by Zakariya Niazi.
- Who are Circleoptics's investors?
- Circleoptics's investors include GENIUS NY.