Micro-Lam
Portage, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
Micro-LAM develops laser-assisted machining systems, ultra-precision diamond turning tools, and custom optical components for precision optics manufacturing. Its patented OPTIMUS system delivers a laser through a diamond to machine hard materials, and it also produces prototype optics from metals, IR crystalline materials, and polymer substrates.
Founders & leadership
Micro-Lam was founded in 2017 by Deepak Ravindra.
Board
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$11.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2017–2023
▶$4.5MraisedAug 2023 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Paul D'AmatoDirector
- Deepak R. MenonExecutive Officer, Director
- Patricia GlazaDirector
- Michael GrossDirector
- Gregory BesioDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.5M
- Amount sold
- $4.5M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Aug 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.5MraisedJun 2020 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Deepak RavindraExecutive Officer, Director
- Patricia GlazaDirector
- Gregory BesioDirector
- Timothy ParkerDirector
- Michael GrossDirector
- Offering amount
- $5.5M
- Amount sold
- $5.5M
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedMar 2017 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- John BalbachDirector
- Tim ParkerDirector
- Deepak RavindraExecutive Officer, Director
- John JackoboiceDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.8M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2013 | $649.1K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2012 | $150K |
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 Micro-Lam do?
- Micro-LAM develops laser-assisted machining systems, ultra-precision diamond turning tools, and custom optical components for precision optics manufacturing. Its patented OPTIMUS system delivers a laser through a diamond to machine hard materials, and it also produces prototype optics from metals, IR crystalline materials, and polymer substrates.
- Who founded Micro-Lam?
- Micro-Lam was founded by Deepak Ravindra in 2017.
- Who are Micro-Lam's investors?
- Micro-Lam's investors include Beringea, ID Ventures, Invest Michigan, IrishAngels, Michigan Capital Network, Michigan Rise.
- How much funding has Micro-Lam raised?
- Micro-Lam has disclosed $11.6M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Micro-Lam headquartered?
- Micro-Lam is headquartered in Portage, US.