Lightpath Technologies
NASDAQ: LPTHOrlando, US · Delaware corporation
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Lawrence Bettinounlockedknows Alan Symmons · together at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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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.
Founders & leadership
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Shmuel RubinChief Executive Officer
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Albert MirandainChief 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.
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Alan SymmonsinChief 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.
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Dorothy Marie CipollaExecutive
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J. James GaynorExecutive
Board
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M. Scott FarisBoard director
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Darcie PeckBoard director
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Kim CriderBoard director
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S. Eric CrevistonBoard director
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Joseph MenakerBoard director
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Thomas B. EllisBoard director
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Mark A. CaylorBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$43.8M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2015–2026
▶$10.8KraisedJul 2026 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$10.8KraisedApr 2026 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$10.8KraisedJan 2026 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$8MraisedSep 2025 · 2 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$32.2MraisedMar 2025 · 6 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$2.3MraisedJan 2018 · 2 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$1.3MraisedJan 2015 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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Avigilon59 shared keywordsAvigilon develops integrated physical security systems combining video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and sensors powered by AI. The company serves organizations globally seeking 24/7 visibility and control across their entire security infrastructure.
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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $172.4K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2007 | $750K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2006 | $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.
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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 7 rounds.
- Where is Lightpath Technologies headquartered?
- Lightpath Technologies is headquartered in Orlando, US.