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DigiLends

Sunnyvale, US · Founded 2003 · California corporation · 7 known investors

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DigiLens designs and manufactures optical waveguide solutions and holographic photopolymer materials for smartglasses and augmented reality (AR) headworn devices. It develops display optics for the next generation of mobile computing hardware, targeting device makers across industries.

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Founders & leadership

DigiLends was founded in 2003 by Jonathan Waldern.

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Jonathan WaldernFounder
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Christopher PickettExecutive
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Patrick SuelNamed on SEC filing
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Robert YoungNamed on SEC filing
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Thorsten Alexander KernNamed on SEC filing

Board

JWJim Whims
Jim Whims𝕏Board directorInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners

Investors · 7

Alsop Louie PartnersSan Francisco
Bold Capital PartnersSanta Monica
Diamond Edge VenturesSan Francisco
Nautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), LlcPalo Alto
Sony Ventures CorporationTokyo
Dolby Family VenturesreportedSan Francisco
MITSUBISHI CHEMICALreported

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$25MraisedMay 2018 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
DigiLens raises funding for holographic AR displays from Niantic andventurebeat.com · Nov 2018
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jonathan WaldernDirector
  • Christopher PickettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patrick SuelDirector
  • Jim WhimsDirector
  • Robert YoungDirector
  • Thorsten Alexander KernDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$25M
Minimum investment
$130K
Proceeds to insiders
$100K
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, California
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Magic Leap15 shared keywordsMagic Leap develops augmented reality hardware and technologies, including AR glasses and waveguide components. The company partners with technology leaders to help them develop and commercialize AR products.
Argo Space12 shared keywordsArgospace provides launch and transportation services for spacecraft and satellites beyond low Earth orbit (LEO), including cislunar and interplanetary missions. The company operates reusable vehicles with dual-mode propulsion to serve satellite operators, space agencies, and exploration missions.

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In the news

DigiLens Completes the Second Close of Its Series D Funding Rounddigilens.com · Apr 2022DigiLens now valued at over $500M after raising more than $50M in Series D funding to develop its XR hardware solutions | Auganix.orgauganix.org · Nov 2021DigiLens Series D Values the Company at Over $500M with Samsung Electronics Leading the Funding Rounddigilens.com · Nov 2021Samsung Joins Niantic in Backing DigiLens with $50 Million Funding Round « Next Realitynext.reality.news · May 2019DigiLens raises funding for holographic AR displays from Niantic andventurebeat.com · Nov 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does DigiLends do?
DigiLens designs and manufactures optical waveguide solutions and holographic photopolymer materials for smartglasses and augmented reality (AR) headworn devices. It develops display optics for the next generation of mobile computing hardware, targeting device makers across industries.
Who founded DigiLends?
DigiLends was founded by Jonathan Waldern in 2003.
Who are DigiLends's investors?
DigiLends's investors include Alsop Louie Partners, Bold Capital Partners, Diamond Edge Ventures, Nautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), Llc, Sony Ventures Corporation, Dolby Family Ventures, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL.
How much funding has DigiLends raised?
DigiLends has disclosed $25M raised across 1 round.
Where is DigiLends headquartered?
DigiLends is headquartered in Sunnyvale, US.