Providence Photonics
Baton Rouge, US · Louisiana LLC
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Providence Photonics develops optical gas imaging technology, computer vision, and infrared imagers for industrial gas leak detection, leak quantification, and flare combustion monitoring. Its products serve industries and regulators addressing environmental and safety compliance, including EPA-approved flare monitoring and autonomous methane leak detection systems.
Founders & leadership
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Yousheng ZenginMember/Manager
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A. Richard MajorMember/Manager
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Todd A. BlackMember/Manager
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Jonathan Michael MorrisMember/Manager
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$2MraisedNov 2019 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedNov 2019 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Todd A. BlackExecutive Officer
- Jonathan Michael MorrisExecutive Officer
- Yousheng ZengExecutive Officer
- A. Richard MajorExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- Minimum investment
- $2M
- First sale
- Nov 2019
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Louisiana
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase II | 2014 | $299.9K |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase I | 2013 | $79.9K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Providence Photonics do?
- Providence Photonics develops optical gas imaging technology, computer vision, and infrared imagers for industrial gas leak detection, leak quantification, and flare combustion monitoring. Its products serve industries and regulators addressing environmental and safety compliance, including EPA-approved flare monitoring and autonomous methane leak detection systems.
- Who founded Providence Photonics?
- Providence Photonics was founded by Yousheng Zeng, A. Richard Major.
- How much funding has Providence Photonics raised?
- Providence Photonics has disclosed $2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Providence Photonics headquartered?
- Providence Photonics is headquartered in Baton Rouge, US.
