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Vescent

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288 people in our graph share verified history with the Vescent team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Chris Rustunlockedknows SCOTT DAVIS · together at University of Colorado Boulder (overlapped)
×8knows the team · via Wesleyan University
knows the team · via University of Colorado Boulder
knows the team · via Analog Devices
knows the team · via NIST

Vescent develops photonics and quantum hardware, including frequency combs, lasers, controllers, and optical atomic clocks, along with laser stabilization and cold atom science solutions. Its products serve quantum computing, precision metrology and sensing, timing, quantum networking, navigation, defense, and research applications.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing

Founders & leadership

SDScott Davis
Scott DavisinCo-Founder & CEOScott Davis holds a Ph.D. in physics from JILA and has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at NIST and as an optical engineer in industry, with expertise in laser stabilization, optical frequency metrology, molecular spectroscopy, and liquid crystal device physics. He co-founded Vescent to develop photonics and quantum hardware including frequency combs, lasers, and optical atomic clocks.

Investors · 3

Caruso VenturesBoulder · $500K – $2.5M
Massivereported · 3 sourcesBoulder · $1M – $3M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Corporate Fuellead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

  • $5MSeries SeedMar 2024 · 3 sources

    Corporate Fuel (lead)

    Source ↗

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Non-dilutive funding · 50+ SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2023$797.5K
NASAPhase IISTTR2023$749.7K
Department of EnergyPhase I2023$249.5K
NASAPhase I2023$150K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2023$140K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2021$1.5M
U.S. NavyNavyPhase IISTTR2021$1.1M
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2021$550.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2021$239.8K
NASAPhase ISTTR2021$125K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2020$150K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2020$139.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2019$140K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$50K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2018$125K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2016$749.5K
NASAPhase II2016$748.3K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2016$736K
NASAPhase II2016$173.5K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2015$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2015$749.4K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2015$403.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2015$150K
NASAPhase I2015$125K
NASAPhase I2015$124.1K
NASAPhase II2014$746.7K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2014$149K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2014$147.8K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2013$978.2K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2013$747.5K
NASAPhase I2013$124.6K
NASAPhase I2013$124.3K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2013$79.7K
NASAPhase I2012$124.7K
NASAPhase II2011$598.5K
NASAPhase I2011$99.9K
Missile Defense AgencyPhase I2011$99.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2011$99.7K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2011$79.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2010$749.6K
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase II2010$749.3K
NASAPhase I2010$100K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2010$99.9K
NASAPhase I2010$99.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2010$98.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2009$499.9K
National Science FoundationPhase I2009$100K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2009$99.8K

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.

In the news

Massive’s Investment in Vescent Technologiesmassivevc.substack.com · Aug 2025Vescent: Quantum Technology Company Raises $5 Millionpulse2.com · Mar 2024Vescent Secures $5M Series Seed Funding to Provide Components Needed for Quantum Technology Commercialization - Quantum Computing Reportquantumcomputingreport.com · Mar 2024Vescent Secures $5 Million Series Seed Funding for Quantum 2.0 Technologies | Venture Capitalventurecapital.com · Mar 2024Vescent Announces $5M in Series Seed Funding Led by Corporate Fuelbusinesswire.com · Mar 2024Vescent Photonics 3/7/2024 Capital Raise - Gaebler.com Venture Capital Databasegaebler.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Vescent do?
Vescent develops photonics and quantum hardware, including frequency combs, lasers, controllers, and optical atomic clocks, along with laser stabilization and cold atom science solutions. Its products serve quantum computing, precision metrology and sensing, timing, quantum networking, navigation, defense, and research applications.
Who founded Vescent?
Vescent was founded by Scott Davis.
Who are Vescent's investors?
Vescent's investors include Caruso Ventures, Massive.
How much funding has Vescent raised?
Vescent has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.