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Maxim Karpov

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Founder at Enlightra

Lausanne Metropolitan Area

FoundedEnlightra · YC

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About

Maxim Karpov holds a PhD in Physics and has over eight years of experience in photonics and laser technologies, with published research in peer-reviewed journals. He has managed international research projects and led fundraising efforts.

Founder at EnlightraYC W22

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Enlightra's investors · 13

AloniqAsymmetry VenturesRichmond · $125K – $500K checks · since 2025Blank Space VenturesSan FranciscoEight CapitalNorwalkFounderfulZurich · $108K – $1.6M checksHalo Labssince 2025Pegasus Tech VenturesSan Jose · since 2025PioneerToronto, OntarioProtocol LabsSan Francisco · since 2025Runa CapitalLuxembourg · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K checksTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)San Francisco · $250K – $2M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at Enlightra

JJJohn Jost
John JostFounder

Experience

  1. EnlightraCo-CEO / Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentRenens, Vaud, Switzerland
  2. CSEMSNF BRIDGE Fellow, Postdoc2021 — 2022Neuchâtel, Switzerland
  3. Ecole polytechnique fédérale de LausannePostdoctoral Research Assistant2020 — 2021Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
  4. Ecole polytechnique fédérale de LausannePHD Student2015 — 2020Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
  5. Ecole polytechnique fédérale de LausanneTrainee2014 — 2015Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
  6. Kotel'nikov IREEngineer2011 — 2014Russia, Moscow
  7. California Institute of TechnologyVisiting Student Researcher2013USA, CA
  8. Chalmers University of TechnologyVisiting Scientist2013Sweden, Goteborg
  9. FermilabResearch Trainee2012USA, IL

Skills & more

Languages English · German · Русский

  • Innosuisse start-up training: Business Concept — Innosuisse

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Maxim Karpov?
Maxim Karpov holds a PhD in Physics and has over eight years of experience in photonics and laser technologies, with published research in peer-reviewed journals. He has managed international research projects and led fundraising efforts.
Where does Maxim Karpov work?
Maxim Karpov is Founder of Enlightra.
What companies did Maxim Karpov found?
Maxim Karpov founded Enlightra.
Where did Maxim Karpov go to school?
Maxim Karpov studied at Y Combinator; EPFL (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics); Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) (MIPT) (Master of Science (MSс), Applied Physics and Mathematics).

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