SWIR Vision Systems
Durham, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
SWIR Vision Systems designs shortwave infrared (SWIR) cameras and sensors based on colloidal quantum dot (CQD) thin-film photodiodes fabricated on silicon readout wafers. Its Acuros CQD imaging products serve applications such as silicon inspection, laser beam profiling, machine vision, surveillance, and autonomous vehicle imaging.
Founders & leadership
SWIR Vision Systems was founded in 2018 by Ethan Klem.
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Ethan KlemFounder
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Mark NewhouseNamed on SEC filing
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Laurie BraunNamed on SEC filing
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George WildemanNamed on SEC filing
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Jeffery A. HiltonNamed on SEC filing
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Christopher W. GregoryNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2021
▶$7.8MraisedOct 2021 · 98 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$7.8MraisedOct 2021 · 98 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- LAURIE BRAUNDirector
- ETHAN KLEMExecutive Officer, Director
- GEORGE WILDEMANExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $8.6M
- Amount sold
- $7.8M
- First sale
- Sep 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedDec 2019 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedDec 2019 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- CHRISTOPHER W. GREGORYDirector
- JEFFERY A. HILTON, JR.Executive Officer, Director
- MARK NEWHOUSEDirector
- ETHAN KLEMExecutive Officer, Director
- LAURIE BRAUNDirector
- GEORGE WILDEMANExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.3M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Dec 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedMar 2019 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MraisedMar 2019 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mark NewhouseDirector
- Laurie BraunDirector
- George WildemanExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeffery A. HiltonExecutive Officer, Director
- Christopher W. GregoryDirector
- Ethan KlemExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does SWIR Vision Systems do?
- SWIR Vision Systems designs shortwave infrared (SWIR) cameras and sensors based on colloidal quantum dot (CQD) thin-film photodiodes fabricated on silicon readout wafers. Its Acuros CQD imaging products serve applications such as silicon inspection, laser beam profiling, machine vision, surveillance, and autonomous vehicle imaging.
- Who founded SWIR Vision Systems?
- SWIR Vision Systems was founded by Ethan Klem in 2018.
- Who are SWIR Vision Systems's investors?
- SWIR Vision Systems's investors include Dellin Investments, In-Q-Tel, Keiretsu Forum, Oval Park Capital, Wolfpack Investor Network.
- How much funding has SWIR Vision Systems raised?
- SWIR Vision Systems has disclosed $10.3M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is SWIR Vision Systems headquartered?
- SWIR Vision Systems is headquartered in Durham, US.

