PowerPhotonic are industry leading experts in high precision low loss fused silica optics for beam/image optimization. We design, manufacture & validate beam shaping and image enhancing optics for the most demanding applications in: * Industrial Laser Material Processing (Additive Manufacturing, Cutting, Welding & Marking) * Ophthalmology and microscopy-based Imaging * Laser projection displays * Directed Energy (ITAR compliant) At the heart of all PowerPhotonic manufactured optics is a proprietary process for precision laser machining and polishing of fused silica, combined with a set of proven design and production validation techniques that enable the manufacture of freeform optical surfaces with a roughness of less than 1nm. PowerPhotonic uses this unique capability to deliver previously unattainable optical designs for optimizing laser beams – single- or multi-mode, low or high power – and to enable novel applications in high resolution imaging. Arrays of micro-optic lenses, axicons and entirely freeform structures are just some of the proven elements we routinely manufacture and supply to our customers. Our LightForge™ micro-optics fabrication service allows optical designers to create their own completely bespoke optical surface and have the fabricated part shipped in as a little as 2 weeks.
Location: United Kingdom
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $4.47M
Founded date: 2004
Investors 2
| Date | Name | Website |
| 17.07.2021 | Archangels | archangels... |
| - | TRI Capita... | tricapital... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 01.09.2025 | - | $3.51M | Maven Capi... |
| 10.05.2017 | - | $966.6K | - |
Mentions in press and media 5
| Date | Title | Description |
| 01.09.2025 | Scottish Innovation Surges: August Investments Propel Global Tech | Scottish innovation soared in August 2025. Massive investments powered key sectors. Precision optics secured millions for global expansion. Healthtech breakthroughs received critical backing, notably for pediatric sleep AI. Gigabit broadban... |
| 01.09.2025 | DIGIT Deal Roundup | August 2025 | Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the DIGIT Deal Roundup. Last month saw a flood of fresh investment for Scottish firms, including multi-million pound funding deals for two broadband providers, backing for a host of healthtechs, and som... |
| 19.08.2025 | Maven Invests £2.6M in PowerPhotonic | Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), one of the UK’s most active private equity firms, has invested £2.6 million in PowerPhotonic, a leading provider of precision optics for high-power laser systems. The funding, which follows £2.7m investment... |
| 30.08.2017 | DIGIT Movers and Shakers: August 2017 | NEW HIRES Eden Scott Scottish recruitment firm Eden Scott is bolstering its Sciences, Manufacturing and Technology sector team with four new starts. Lyn Smith has joined the Glasgow office as senior consultant after relocating from Northern... |
| - | Powerphotonic | “Leaders in wafer-scale freeform optics” |