Myrias Optics
Amherst, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Myrias Optics designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metalenses, covering research and development through high-volume production. It serves industries requiring precision optical components.
Founders & leadership
Myrias Optics was founded in 2021 by James J. Watkins, Jim Watkins, and Vincent Einck.
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James J. WatkinsCo-founder
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Jim WatkinsFounder and CSO
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Vincent EinckCo-Founder and CTO
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James Joseph WatkinsExecutive
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John FijolCEO
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Patrick TanNamed on SEC filing
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Neil AndersonCRO
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Brian ShelleyCFO
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Stuart NixdorffBoard director
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Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2026
▶$2.1MraisedMar 2026 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedMar 2026 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stuart NixdorffDirector
- James Joseph WatkinsExecutive Officer, Director
- Myron KassarabaDirector
- John FijolExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- First sale
- Jan 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3MraisedDec 2023 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3MraisedDec 2023 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Patrick TanExecutive Officer, Promoter
- James J. WatkinsExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- First sale
- Sep 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Myrias Optics do?
- Myrias Optics designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metalenses, covering research and development through high-volume production. It serves industries requiring precision optical components.
- Who founded Myrias Optics?
- Myrias Optics was founded by James J. Watkins, Jim Watkins, Vincent Einck in 2021.
- Who are Myrias Optics's investors?
- Myrias Optics's investors include Maroon Venture Partners Fund, MassVentures, Tenon Ventures.
- How much funding has Myrias Optics raised?
- Myrias Optics has disclosed $5.1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Myrias Optics headquartered?
- Myrias Optics is headquartered in Amherst, US.