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Anello
Redefining navigation with next-generation sensors, Navigation and Positioning in GNSS-Denied Environments
About Anello
ANELLO Photonics is a cutting-edge startup specializing in the development of advanced inertial navigation sensors. The company's flagship product is a Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope, which leverages a unique on-chip waveguide manufacturing process. This technology integrates a patented silicon photonic integrated circuit, allowing ANELLO to deliver the high performance of traditional Fiber Optic Gyroscopes using standard silicon manufacturing techniques. This innovation results in sensors that are both high-quality and cost-effective.
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ANELLO's primary market includes industries that require precise navigation and positioning, such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial applications. Their clients range from large corporations to specialized firms needing advanced navigation solutions. The company aims to democratize access to high-performance sensors, making them available for a wide range of applications by offering a compact and versatile product.
The business model of ANELLO revolves around the design, manufacturing, and sale of these advanced sensors. They generate revenue through direct sales to clients, as well as potential partnerships and licensing agreements with other technology firms. By focusing on the integration of high-performance optical gyroscope technology onto a silicon photonic platform, ANELLO is able to offer a product that is both innovative and cost-efficient.
The executive team at ANELLO is led by CEO Mario Paniccia, a seasoned expert in silicon photonics with a notable career at Intel, and CTO Mike Horton, who brings over 20 years of experience in gyro, sensor, and navigation technologies. Their combined expertise positions ANELLO as a leader in the next generation of navigation sensors.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, United States
- Employees
- 102
- Open positions
- 7
- Dealroom signal
- 47.8/100
- Sub-industry
- Navigation & Mapping
- Sector
- Defence, Geopositioning, Defence Applications, Sensor Tech, Sensors, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, SoC (System-on-Chip), Photonic Sensors, Photonics Tech, Dual-Use Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | May 2026 | $25M | $100M | Iron Gate Capital · Mana Ventures · Lockheed Martin Ventures · Catapult Ventures | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Jan 2026 | $20M | — | US Department of War | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Anello is 5.7K monthly website visits, down 20.8% over the last three months. Anello's team grew 7.4% over the past year.
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
US Department of War
Series A20 investors entered at this stage
Legacy Ventures
Catapult Ventures- NVNew Legacy Ventures
Lockheed Martin Global- JMJS Capital Management
HCVC- OGOne Madison Group
Purdue Research Foundation
In-Q-Tel
IronGate Capital Advisors
Mana Ventures
New Legacy Group
Trousdale Ventures
Handshake Ventures
K2 Access Fund
Build Collective
Mesh Ventures
Iron Gate Capital
Lockheed Martin Ventures
Washington Harbour Partners
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