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Metalenz

Stoneham, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 13 known investors

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Metalenz develops metasurface optics technology for optical sensing in consumer and industrial devices. The company commercializes metalenses—miniaturized optical components that enable new sensing capabilities in smartphones, automotive systems, and medical devices.

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Founders & leadership

Metalenz was founded in 2016 by Robert Charles Devlin, Federico Capasso, and Rob Devlin.

RC
Robert Charles DevlinCo-founder
FCFederico Capasso
Federico CapassoCo-founder
RD
Rob DevlininCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer

Board

XSXuhui Shao
Xuhui Shaoin𝕏Board directorPartner at Foothill Ventures

Investors · 13

Bantam GroupWestwood
Braemar Energy VenturesNew York · $1M – $25M
Foothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M
Global BrainTokyo · $100K – $184M
Intel CapitalSanta Clara · $1M – $20M
Neotribe VenturesMenlo Park · $250K – $2M
OUP (Osage University Partners)Bala Cynwyd · $1M – $20M
TSVCSilicon Valley · $1M
Applied VenturesreportedSanta Clara · $500K – $3M
M VenturesreportedLos Angeles · $10.8M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)reportedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M
TDK Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Jose · $5M
Tsingyuan VenturesreportedLos Altos

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$36.4M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2020–2026

▶$29MraisedOct 2022 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott CatlinExecutive Officer
  • Brad MacMullinExecutive Officer
  • Robert C. DevlinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Krishna Swaroop KolluriDirector
  • Federico CapassoDirector
  • Xuhui ShaoDirector
Offering amount
$29M
Amount sold
$29M
First sale
Sep 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.4MraisedJun 2020 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Metalenz reimagines the camera in 2D and raises $10M to ship ittechcrunch.com · Feb 2021
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Xuhui ShaoDirector
  • Robert Charles DevlinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Federico CapassoDirector
Offering amount
$7.4M
Amount sold
$7.4M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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 · 1

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Ansys11 shared keywordsAnsys provides engineering simulation software used by engineers and students to design and test products. Its tools cover simulation across areas from silicon to systems.

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In the news

Metalenz Raises $30M Series B | Signalbasetrysignalbase.com · Mar 2026Metalenz Closes $30M Investment Round | PetaPixelpetapixel.com · Oct 2022Metalenz Raises $30 Million Series B Led by Neotribe Ventures - Metalenzmetalenz.com · Oct 2022Metalenz reimagines the camera in 2D and raises $10M to ship ittechcrunch.com · Feb 2021TDK Ventures Invests in Metalenz, Pioneer in High-Performance Optical Metalenses | TDK Venturestdk-ventures.com · Feb 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Metalenz do?
Metalenz develops metasurface optics technology for optical sensing in consumer and industrial devices. The company commercializes metalenses—miniaturized optical components that enable new sensing capabilities in smartphones, automotive systems, and medical devices.
Who founded Metalenz?
Metalenz was founded by Robert Charles Devlin, Federico Capasso, Rob Devlin in 2016.
Who are Metalenz's investors?
Metalenz's investors include Bantam Group, Braemar Energy Ventures, Foothill Ventures, Global Brain, Intel Capital, Neotribe Ventures, OUP (Osage University Partners), TSVC and 5 more.
How much funding has Metalenz raised?
Metalenz has disclosed $36.4M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Metalenz headquartered?
Metalenz is headquartered in Stoneham, US.