Startup · Canada
Phantom Photonics
Updated HQ Waterloo, CanadaFounded 20231-10 employees
Develops quantum imaging and sensing technology.
Funding1 round
- Equity raised
- Undisclosed
- Latest
- UndisclosedSeed · Jan 1, 2024
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | Seed | Undisclosed | — | — | — | Reported |
- SeedUndisclosedJan 1, 2024
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Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum and advanced computing | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 52, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Quantum-coherence LiDAR sensors described as ideal for defense applications, alongside civilian uses. | Reported |
| Sensing and signature management | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 52, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Quantum-coherence LiDAR sensors described as ideal for defense applications, alongside civilian uses. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 52, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Quantum-coherence LiDAR sensors described as ideal for defense applications, alongside civilian uses.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 52, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Quantum-coherence LiDAR sensors described as ideal for defense applications, alongside civilian uses.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People2
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Maierean | Co-founder and CEO |
| Shihan Sajeed | Co-Founder |
Sources3
Profile2
- 1
Defence Finance Monitor · Supports Organization · description
“Phantom Photonics is a pioneering developer of quantum-enhanced photonic sensors that push the limits of military imaging and remote sensing.”
- 2
Supports Organization · name
“With near-term expansion into Europe on the horizon, Phantom is seeking strategic and customer partnerships.”
Funding1
- 3DatabasePhantom company profile
Octen Business Search · Supports Funding round, Organization · country, Organization · employee range, Organization · founded year, Organization · hq city, Organization · hq region, Organization · linkedin url, Role
“funding round: Seed Round, 2024-01-01”
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