Lumo Analytics
Grant in 2025
Lumo Analytics is a technology company specializing in laser-based scanning and analysis solutions for mineral exploration and mining. The company offers a laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)-based drill core analysis system that facilitates rapid elemental and mineral analysis. This innovative technology allows for instant and on-site assessments, enabling geologists to make informed decisions in real-time. By streamlining the analysis and planning processes, Lumo Analytics aims to minimize environmental impact, reduce costs, and enhance the likelihood of significant discoveries in the mining sector. Through its advanced solutions, the company contributes to more efficient and sustainable practices in mineral exploration.
LightSolver is a pioneering technology company that has developed the first pure laser-based processing unit (LPU), which leverages the unique physical properties of light to address complex computational challenges. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Ruti Ben Shlomi and Dr. Chene Tradonsky, both physicists from the Weizmann Institute, the company has assembled a team predominantly composed of PhD holders in mathematics and physics. The LPU operates solely on all-optical coupled lasers, eliminating the need for electronics, and is designed to be as compact as a traditional desktop computer. This innovative computing method offers exceptional scalability, low power requirements, and operates at room temperature, positioning it to potentially surpass the capabilities of quantum and supercomputers. LightSolver's technology harnesses the natural attributes of light, such as deep connectivity and massive parallelism, to optimize performance for various applications.
Marvel Fusion
Grant in 2024
Marvel Fusion develops fusion energy technology using a laser-based reactor. Its innovative approach offers clean, safe, and reliable energy solutions, aiming to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power.
LightSolver
Venture Round in 2024
LightSolver is a pioneering technology company that has developed the first pure laser-based processing unit (LPU), which leverages the unique physical properties of light to address complex computational challenges. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Ruti Ben Shlomi and Dr. Chene Tradonsky, both physicists from the Weizmann Institute, the company has assembled a team predominantly composed of PhD holders in mathematics and physics. The LPU operates solely on all-optical coupled lasers, eliminating the need for electronics, and is designed to be as compact as a traditional desktop computer. This innovative computing method offers exceptional scalability, low power requirements, and operates at room temperature, positioning it to potentially surpass the capabilities of quantum and supercomputers. LightSolver's technology harnesses the natural attributes of light, such as deep connectivity and massive parallelism, to optimize performance for various applications.
Marvel Fusion
Venture Round in 2024
Marvel Fusion develops fusion energy technology using a laser-based reactor. Its innovative approach offers clean, safe, and reliable energy solutions, aiming to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power.
Ocean Visuals
Seed Round in 2024
Ocean Visuals is a company that specializes in the development and deployment of advanced sensor systems, specifically hyper-spectral laser-induced fluorescence lidar technology. These systems are designed for real-time monitoring and early warning of environmental issues, particularly oil spills. Ocean Visuals' suite of sensors is highly capable, allowing for the detection, verification, and classification of oil and organic materials in aquatic environments. The technology enables customers to identify submerged hydrocarbon molecules at a molecular level, providing detailed insights into ocean composition and enhancing environmental monitoring efforts.
mBryonics
Seed Round in 2024
mBryonics is a company focused on the design and manufacture of advanced optical systems and components for next-generation satellite communication. It specializes in optical payloads, including lasers and telescopes, as well as ground stations equipped to receive and transmit optical signals. By utilizing lasers instead of traditional radio frequencies, mBryonics enables significantly faster data transfer rates between satellites and ground stations. The company has established an efficient development pipeline, allowing it to take projects from concept through to pre-production, leveraging its in-house capabilities in photonics, mechanical and electrical engineering, and software development. This comprehensive approach ensures that mBryonics can deliver complete embedded solutions tailored to challenging project requirements.
Vexlum specializes in high-brightness semiconductor laser technology, focusing on high-power and spectral tailoring applications. The company leverages its expertise in molecular beam epitaxy to develop vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers, offering broad wavelength coverage, multi-watt power, and tunable narrow-linewidth operation with high beam quality. This enables businesses to enhance quality control and swiftly respond to customer demands, particularly in the realm of quantum technology.
Lumi Space is a company focused on addressing the growing threat of space debris, which poses significant risks to space operations and satellite infrastructure. By offering precise commercial information on satellite orbits, Lumi Space enhances insights into potential collision risks in the increasingly crowded space environment. The company has developed a satellite technology platform that utilizes satellite laser ranging to deliver accurate space surveillance data. In addition to data services, Lumi Space provides satellite retroreflectors and is advancing high-power laser technologies. This innovation aims to minimize the environmental impact associated with satellite operations, contributing to a more sustainable future for the commercial space sector.