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Metalenz

Stoneham, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 38 employees on LinkedIn · 15 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.

Founders & leadership

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

FCFederico Capasso
Federico CapassoCo-founderHe holds the Robert Wallace Professorship of Applied Physics at Harvard University, where his research group's work on flat optics underpins Metalenz's technology.
RDRob Devlin
Rob DevlinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerHe served as Metalenz's chief scientific officer from 2017 to 2020 before moving into the chief executive role. His research background includes work as a research assistant at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences from 2013 to 2017, at Drexel University from 2011 to 2013, and at the Penn State Applied Research Lab.

Board

XSXuhui Shao
Xuhui ShaoBoard directorPartner at Foothill Ventures

Investors · 15

Also in the syndicate · 3

3M VenturesHegemon CapitalSG Innovate

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$66.4M disclosed across 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)
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.

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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 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, M Ventures, Neotribe Ventures, OUP (Osage University Partners) and 4 more.
How much funding has Metalenz raised?
Metalenz has disclosed $66.4M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Metalenz headquartered?
Metalenz is headquartered in Stoneham, US.