nLight
IPOHigh-power lasers for mission-critical applications.
Public · Camas, United States · Founded 2000 · $28.2M raised
- Headquarters
- Camas, Washington
- Employees
- 501–1000
- Founded
- 2000
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- nlight.net
- Total Funding
- $28.2M
- Last Round
- $17.5M Series G+May 2017
- Rounds
- 7
- Type
- Public
About
nLIGHT is a pioneer in high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing. With over 25 years of innovation and 450+ patents, it offers a vertically integrated stack from chips to full systems, all designed and manufactured in the US for mission-critical defense and industrial applications.
Summary
nLight is a Defense Tech company based in Camas, United States, founded in 2000. It has raised $28.2M in total across 7 rounds, most recently a $17.5M Series G+ round in May 2017. Investors include Oak Investment Partners, Menlo Ventures and Samsung Venture Investment Corporation.
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