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.

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.

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Founders & leadership

Orange Photonics was founded in 2015 by Dylan Wilks.

Dylan Wilks Founder, 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.

Stephanie WilksNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Beacon Angelslisted by Beacon AngelsBoston · $50K – $400K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2017

▶$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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$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

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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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.