“Lumotive’s unique technology represents a fundamental advance in optical semiconductors,” said Pär Lange, Investment Partner at Swisscom Ventures. “Their proven success in automotive and industrial markets, combined with their ability to precisely control light at the chip level, enables applications that were previously impossible.”
“This funding marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of programmable optics,” said Dr. Sam Heidari, CEO of Lumotive. “Our LCM technology has already driven innovation across autonomous vehicles, advanced robotics, and industrial applications. With this new investment, we will accelerate sales in other new markets, particularly in AI data centres and satellite communications.”
This new funding will accelerate growth in three strategic areas:
- Global market expansion: the company is scaling its operations worldwide to meet growing demand from customers and partners in critical industries. By strengthening its international presence, it will provide responsive, localised support and customised solutions tailored to specific technical and business needs.
- Data centre AI infrastructure: advancing high-performance optical switching solutions, the company is reshaping data centre architectures. Its innovative two-dimensional LCM Beam Steering technology enables ultra-reliable optical circuit switches with thousands of ports and rapid switching speeds, addressing the demands of hyperscale and AI-driven networks. This technology is being deployed to support AI model training, real-time analytics, and energy-efficient hyperscale infrastructure management.
- Aerospace and defence: Lumotive is advancing next-generation optical semiconductors for defence and aerospace applications, enhancing secure communications, advanced sensing, and mission-critical precision.
“Having supported Lumotive since its earliest days, we’ve witnessed the rapid evolution of the company’s core technology and its expansion into diverse global markets,” said Conrad Burke, Managing Partner at MetaVC Partners. “This new funding round marks an exciting milestone in the company’s growth.”
