Who founded Nexus Photonics?

Nexus Photonics was founded by Tin Komljenovic, John Bowers, Chong Zhang in 2022.

Who are Nexus Photonics's investors?

Nexus Photonics's investors include Phoenix Venture Partners, iGlobe Partners.

How much funding has Nexus Photonics raised?

Nexus Photonics has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.

Where is Nexus Photonics headquartered?

Nexus Photonics is headquartered in Goleta, US.

Nexus Photonics

Goleta, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

Nexus Photonics develops photonic integrated circuits built on a single chip, using wafer-scale semiconductor fabrication, automated testing, singulation, and advanced packaging to manufacture at high volume and lower cost. Its technology targets quantum and other emerging applications, including quantum sensing and AR/VR.

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Founders & leadership

Nexus Photonics was founded in 2022 by Tin Komljenovic, John Bowers, and Chong Zhang.

Tin KomljenovicCEO

John BowersChairman, Co-Founder & Board Member

Chong ZhangCTO & Co-Founder

Minh TranVice President of Research

Investors · 2

Phoenix Venture Partners✓ verifiedSan Mateo · $100K – $3M

iGlobe PartnersSingapore · $600K – $6M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

▶$5MraisedMay 2022 · 3 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Tin KomljenovicExecutive Officer, Director
John BowersExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $5M
Amount sold: $5M
Minimum investment: $1000K
First sale: Apr 2022
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2022
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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Non-dilutive funding · 10 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
NASA	Phase ISTTR	2023	$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase ISTTR	2023	$149.7K
NASA	Phase I	2023	$149.4K
U.S. NavyNavy	Phase ISTTR	2022	$239.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase IISTTR	2021	$1.5M
U.S. NavyNavy	Phase ISTTR	2021	$139.5K
NASA	Phase IISTTR	2020	$748.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase ISTTR	2020	$149.4K
NASA	Phase I	2020	$124.3K
NASA	Phase ISTTR	2018	$124.1K

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 Nexus Photonics do?: Nexus Photonics develops photonic integrated circuits built on a single chip, using wafer-scale semiconductor fabrication, automated testing, singulation, and advanced packaging to manufacture at high volume and lower cost. Its technology targets quantum and other emerging applications, including quantum sensing and AR/VR.
Who founded Nexus Photonics?: Nexus Photonics was founded by Tin Komljenovic, John Bowers, Chong Zhang in 2022.
Who are Nexus Photonics's investors?: Nexus Photonics's investors include Phoenix Venture Partners, iGlobe Partners.
How much funding has Nexus Photonics raised?: Nexus Photonics has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Nexus Photonics headquartered?: Nexus Photonics is headquartered in Goleta, US.