Photonium
YC X25New York City, US · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
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Photonium develops AI-assisted optical design software and consulting services for engineers designing lenses and optical systems. The platform automates design exploration and optimization workflows for applications in satellites, drones, AR/VR, quantum computing, and consumer electronics.
Also known as PhotonIQ
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHard TechMachine LearningB2BManufacturingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)
Photonium was founded in 2025 by Jennifer Song, Adam Mhatre, and Philip Johnston.
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Jennifer SonginCo-Founder & CEOJennifer Song is a co-founder of Photonium with background in quantum computing research at Harvard, Stanford, and QuEra.
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Adam MhatreinCo-founder, CTOAdam Mhatre is a co-founder of Photonium and studied computational physics at Stanford.
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Philip JohnstonFounder, CEO
Investors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Photonium do?
- Photonium develops AI-assisted optical design software and consulting services for engineers designing lenses and optical systems. The platform automates design exploration and optimization workflows for applications in satellites, drones, AR/VR, quantum computing, and consumer electronics.
- Who founded Photonium?
- Photonium was founded by Jennifer Song, Adam Mhatre, Philip Johnston in 2025.
- Who are Photonium's investors?
- Photonium's investors include Y Combinator, Transpose Platform Management, 468 Capital.
- Where is Photonium headquartered?
- Photonium is headquartered in New York City, US.