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Nexus Photonics

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

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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.

Deep TechQuantum ComputingSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

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

TK
Tin KomljenovicCEO
JBJohn Bowers
John BowersChairman, Co-Founder & Board Member
CZChong Zhang
Chong ZhangCTO & Co-Founder
MTMinh Tran
Minh TranVice President of Research

Investors · 2

iGlobe Partnerslisted by iGlobe PartnersSingapore · $600K – $6M

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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
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase ISTTR2023$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2023$149.7K
NASAPhase I2023$149.4K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2022$239.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2021$1.5M
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2021$139.5K
NASAPhase IISTTR2020$748.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2020$149.4K
NASAPhase I2020$124.3K
NASAPhase ISTTR2018$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.