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Lightpath Technologies

NASDAQ: LPTH

Orlando, US · Delaware corporation

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Lightpath Technologies manufactures and sells optical components, assemblies, and modules for infrared and visible light applications, serving defense, industrial, and security customers globally. The company also provides engineering services and custom optical solutions to government and commercial clients.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardware

Founders & leadership

SR
Shmuel RubinChief Executive Officer
AMAlbert Miranda
Albert MirandaChief Financial OfficerHe previously served as President of Jenoptik North America, where he led the optics and photonics division and oversaw acquisition and growth strategy across the group's U.S. operations.
ASAlan Symmons
Alan SymmonsChief Operating Officer / Executive Vice President2015–2020Alan Symmons is an executive with experience in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of optical components and systems. He has subject matter expertise in molded optics and infrared optical materials including chalcogenide glass.
DM
Dorothy Marie CipollaExecutive
JJ
J. James GaynorExecutive
SE
Steven Eric CrevistonNamed on SEC filing

Board

MS
M. Scott FarisBoard director
DP
Darcie PeckBoard director
KC
Kim CriderBoard director
SE
S. Eric CrevistonBoard director
JM
Joseph MenakerBoard director
TB
Thomas B. EllisBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$43.8M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2015–2026

▶$10.8KraisedOct 2026 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shmuel RubinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Albert MirandaExecutive Officer
  • M Scott FarisDirector
  • Kimberly Anne CriderDirector
  • Steven Eric CrevistonDirector
  • Joseph MenakerDirector
  • Darcie PeckDirector
  • Thomas B. EllisDirector
  • Mark A. CaylorDirector
Offering amount
$10.8K
Amount sold
$10.8K
First sale
Oct 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.8KraisedJul 2026 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shmuel RubinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Albert MirandaExecutive Officer
  • M Scott FarisDirector
  • Kimberly Anne CriderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven Eric CrevistonDirector
  • Joseph MenakerDirector
  • Darcie PeckDirector
  • Thomas B. EllisDirector
  • Mark A. CaylorDirector
Offering amount
$10.8K
Amount sold
$10.8K
First sale
Jul 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.8KraisedApr 2026 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • M Scott FarisDirector
  • Steven Eric CrevistonDirector
  • Kimberly Anne CriderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Albert MirandaExecutive Officer
  • Shmuel RubinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Darcie PeckDirector
  • Mark A. CaylorDirector
  • Joseph MenakerDirector
  • Thomas B. EllisDirector
Offering amount
$10.8K
Amount sold
$10.8K
First sale
Apr 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.8KraisedJan 2026 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thomas B. EllisDirector
  • Joseph MenakerDirector
  • Kimberly Anne CriderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Shmuel RubinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark A. CaylorDirector
  • Albert MirandaExecutive Officer
  • Darcie PeckDirector
  • M Scott FarisDirector
  • Steven Eric CrevistonDirector
Offering amount
$10.8K
Amount sold
$10.8K
First sale
Jan 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8MraisedSep 2025 · 2 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Darcie PeckDirector
  • Scott M. FarisDirector
  • Albert MirandaExecutive Officer
  • Kimberly Anne CriderDirector
  • Shmuel RubinDirector, Executive Officer
  • Steven E. CrevistonDirector
  • Joseph MenakerDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
Sep 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$32.2MraisedMar 2025 · 6 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • M. Scott FarisDirector
  • Darcie PeckDirector
  • Kim CriderDirector
  • S. Eric CrevistonDirector
  • Shmuel RubinExecutive Officer
  • Joseph MenakerDirector
  • Albert MirandaExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$32.2M
Amount sold
$32.2M
Sales commissions
$1.8M
Placement agents
Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.3MraisedJan 2018 · 2 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan SymmonsExecutive Officer
  • Sohail KhanDirector
  • Robert RippDirector
  • Louis LeeburgDirector
  • Dorothy M. CipollaExecutive Officer
  • Steven R.J. BrueckDirector
  • M. Scott FarisDirector
  • J. James GaynorExecutive Officer, Director
  • Craig DunhamDirector
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedJan 2015 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert RippDirector
  • Sohail KahnDirector
  • Alan SymmonsExecutive Officer
  • M. Scott FarisDirector
  • Dorothy Marie CipollaExecutive Officer
  • Louis LeeburgDirector
  • J. James GaynorExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven BrueckDirector
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Jan 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase ISTTR2022$172.4K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2007$750K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2006$149.8K

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 Lightpath Technologies do?
Lightpath Technologies manufactures and sells optical components, assemblies, and modules for infrared and visible light applications, serving defense, industrial, and security customers globally. The company also provides engineering services and custom optical solutions to government and commercial clients.
How much funding has Lightpath Technologies raised?
Lightpath Technologies has disclosed $43.8M raised across 8 rounds.
Where is Lightpath Technologies headquartered?
Lightpath Technologies is headquartered in Orlando, US.