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Programmable optics startup Lumotive has attracted additional strategic backers for its recent Series B round. Lumotive, based in Redmond, Washington, has welcomed Amazon and ITHCA Group as investors in the reopened funding round. With these new funds, the company’s Series B round now totals $59 million, up from the initial $45 million closed in February. Lumotive, which has raised over $100 million in venture capital to date, saw more demand for participation in the round than anticipated.
CEO Sam Heidari explained that the decision to include ITHCA Group and Amazon in the round made sense, highlighting the strategic value of Amazon’s involvement. Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface solid-state chips, composed of nano-scale pixels that can be electronically controlled to manipulate light, have various applications, such as autonomous vehicle sensing and optical switching in data centers.
Heidari emphasized the significance of being able to manipulate light electronically, describing it as a paradigm shift in technology. The ability to shape, steer, and focus light electronically offers a more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods using mirrors and motors.
Founded in 2018, Lumotive began selling its chips in 2024 and has deliberately maintained a small, focused customer base. The new funding will support the company’s expansion in sales, marketing, and research and development, as the technology moves from a concept to a proven, deployable solution.
