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Orange Photonics
New London, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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Orange Photonics makes portable LightLab 3 analyzers that let users test the potency of cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in-house or in the field within minutes, without sending samples to a lab. Its instruments serve cannabis and psychedelics operators needing on-site cannabinoid and psilocybin potency measurement.
Founders & leadership
Orange Photonics was founded in 2015 by Dylan Wilks.
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Dylan WilksFounder, Chief Technology OfficerDylan Wilks holds a Master's in Engineering Management from Tufts University and has led optics and infrared spectroscopy projects for NASA's Mars Rover, air and ground imaging systems, and petroleum industry applications before founding Orange Photonics in 2015.
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Stephanie WilksNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2017
▶$1.8MraisedAug 2017 · 18 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.8MraisedAug 2017 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stephanie WilksExecutive Officer, Director
- Dylan WilksExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.8M
- Amount sold
- $1.8M
- First sale
- Aug 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$150KraisedMay 2016 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$150KraisedMay 2016 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stephanie WilksExecutive Officer, Director
- Dylan WilksDirector
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $150K
- First sale
- Apr 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- 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 Orange Photonics do?
- Orange Photonics makes portable LightLab 3 analyzers that let users test the potency of cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in-house or in the field within minutes, without sending samples to a lab. Its instruments serve cannabis and psychedelics operators needing on-site cannabinoid and psilocybin potency measurement.
- Who founded Orange Photonics?
- Orange Photonics was founded by Dylan Wilks in 2015.
- Who are Orange Photonics's investors?
- Orange Photonics's investors include Beacon Angels.
- How much funding has Orange Photonics raised?
- Orange Photonics has disclosed $1.9M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Orange Photonics headquartered?
- Orange Photonics is headquartered in New London, US.