Flawless Photonics
Mountain View, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation
Flawless Photonics manufactures ZBLAN optical fiber (marketed as SpaceFiber) in microgravity aboard the International Space Station, where gravity-induced defects can be eliminated to achieve lower attenuation and broader bandwidth than silica-based fiber. The company targets the optical fiber and telecommunications materials industry with in-space manufacturing.
Founders & leadership
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Robert LoughanNamed on SEC filing
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David ShoupinNamed on SEC filing
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Ioana CozumtaNamed on SEC filing
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Chandra Kant SinglaNamed on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2019
▶$500KraisedFeb 2019 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedFeb 2019 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ioana CozmutaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Chandra Kant SinglaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Robert LoughanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- David ShoupExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2.4M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $150K
- First sale
- Jan 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.6MraisedApr 2018 · 30 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.6MraisedApr 2018 · 30 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert LoughanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- David ShoupExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Ioana CozumtaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Chandra Kant SinglaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.6M
- Amount sold
- $1.6M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2020 | $1.3M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
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 Flawless Photonics do?
- Flawless Photonics manufactures ZBLAN optical fiber (marketed as SpaceFiber) in microgravity aboard the International Space Station, where gravity-induced defects can be eliminated to achieve lower attenuation and broader bandwidth than silica-based fiber. The company targets the optical fiber and telecommunications materials industry with in-space manufacturing.
- How much funding has Flawless Photonics raised?
- Flawless Photonics has disclosed $2.1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Flawless Photonics headquartered?
- Flawless Photonics is headquartered in Mountain View, US.