ioLight
Whitchurch, GB Β· 1 known investors
ioLight makes a portable, high-resolution microscope that attaches to smartphones and tablets for professional-quality applications. The company develops optical technology based on a patented design.
Founders & leadership
RW
Richard Williams
AM
Andrew Monk
Investors Β· 1
Competitors Β· 3
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Companies House Β· registry record
View on Companies House β- Registered name
- IOLIGHT LIMITED
- Company number
- 08905428
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 Feb 2014
- Registered office
- 3 Test Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LP
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 26701 β Manufacture of optical precision instruments
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Mar 2025 Β· next due 31 Dec 2026
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 3 Mar 2026 Β· next due 17 Mar 2027
Current officers Β· 5
- Dominic Michael Del Mar β director, appointed 9 Dec 2020
- John Gerard Foster β director, appointed 10 Mar 2015
- Deborah Nichole Hudson β director, appointed 18 Feb 2025
- Andrew Jonathan Moulton Monk β director, appointed 20 Feb 2014
- Richard Bird Williams β director, appointed 20 Feb 2014
Source: Companies House public register Β· retrieved 5 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What does ioLight do?
- ioLight makes a portable, high-resolution microscope that attaches to smartphones and tablets for professional-quality applications. The company develops optical technology based on a patented design.
- Who founded ioLight?
- ioLight was founded by Richard Williams, Andrew Monk.
- Who are ioLight's investors?
- ioLight's investors include Shackleton Ventures Ltd..
- Where is ioLight headquartered?
- ioLight is headquartered in Whitchurch, GB.