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Lumai
We’re on a mission to power the revolution of fully optical computing by working at the nexus of photonics and machine learning
About Lumai
Lumai is a pioneering company in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) processing, leveraging advanced 3D optics technology to deliver faster, scalable, and energy-efficient computing solutions. The company serves a diverse range of clients across various industries who require high-performance computing capabilities. Operating in the deep tech market, Lumai's business model revolves around developing and licensing its proprietary technology, as well as providing the necessary software and tools to facilitate its adoption. Revenue is generated through technology licensing, software sales, and potentially consulting services. As a spin-out from the University of Oxford, Lumai's foundation is built on years of groundbreaking research, and its team comprises experts in optics, quantum physics, and business development. The company's mission is to unlock the full potential of next-generation AI, making significant strides in computational speed and energy efficiency. Keywords: AI processing, 3D optics, scalable computing, energy-efficient, deep tech, University of Oxford, high-performance, technology licensing, software tools, quantum physics.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 26
- Open positions
- 14
- Dealroom signal
- 88.7/100
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Core AI, Spinout, Future of Computing, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Chips and Processors, AI Chips and Processors, Photonic Chips and Processors, Photonics Tech, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VCOther financing | Apr 2025 | $10M | $40M | IP Group · TIS · State Farm Ventures · Journey Ventures | ↗ |
| SUPPORT PROGRAMOther financing | Sep 2023 | $0 | — | Intel Ignite | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Lumai is 6.5K monthly website visits, down 8.5% over the last three months. Lumai's team grew 13% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed3 investors entered at this stage
IP Group
Longview Innovation
Runa Capital
Series A7 investors entered at this stage
Constructor Capital
TIS
State Farm Ventures
Journey Ventures
Qubitsventures
PhotonVentures
LIFTT
Other known investors5 additional known investors
Intel Ignite
OUI Startup Incubator
Oxford University Innovation
University of Oxford
Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub
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