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Optics11

Defence · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Founded 2011

A high-tech company that develops revolutionary optical fiber measurement systems for applications in acoustic monitoring, acceleration & strain sensing and more MoreLess

Optics11 is a Dutch technology company that develops and manufactures advanced fiber-optic sensing systems used for precise measurement and monitoring in challenging environments. Based in Amsterdam, the company specializes in creating highly sensitive sensors that use light, rather than electricity, to detect physical changes such as pressure, strain, vibration, or temperature. This approach allows for extremely accurate, stable, and interference-free measurements, even in harsh or electromagnetically noisy conditions where traditional electronic sensors cannot operate effectively. Their technology is built on the principles of optical interferometry and fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensing, which together enable the capture of minute physical changes through variations in light signals transmitted within optical fibers. These systems are designed for applications across industries where reliability, durability, and precision are crucial — such as structural health monitoring of bridges and buildings, industrial machinery diagnostics, underwater sensing, and energy infrastructure monitoring. Optics11’s solutions are often integrated into broader monitoring systems to provide real-time insights and early warnings that help prevent failures, improve maintenance planning, and ensure the safety and longevity of assets. The company’s products reflect a focus on combining scientific innovation with practical engineering, offering modular, scalable solutions that can be customized to specific operational needs. By leveraging fiber-optic technology, Optics11 enables measurements over long distances, in corrosive or submerged environments, and in areas exposed to extreme temperatures or electromagnetic interference — making them suitable for both research and industrial use. Keywords: Optics11, fiber-optic sensing, optical sensors, interferometry, fiber Bragg grating, structural monitoring, vibration sensing, pressure sensing, temperature sensing, industrial diagnostics, underwater sensing, high-precision measurement systems, non-electrical sensing, harsh environment monitoring, Netherlands technology company.

Company overview

Optics11 company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Employees
118
Open positions
10
Dealroom signal
91.2
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Valuation & funding

Optics11 funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBTDebt Jan 2026 $28M European Investment Bank
EARLY VCEquity / VC May 2025 $19M $75M SET Ventures · Join Capital · FORWARD.one
EARLY VCEquity / VC Oct 2022 $5.5M $22M Value Creation Capital · FORWARD.one
GRANTOther financing Apr 2018 $297K Undisclosed
SEEDEquity / VC Jun 2016 Value Creation Capital
SPINOUTOther financing Apr 2011 VU Amsterdam
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 119
2025 96
2024 49
2023 50
2022 48
2021 36
2020 36
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Growth signals

Optics11 website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Optics11 is 9.5K monthly website visits, down 13.6% over the last three months. Optics11's team grew 22.9% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits9.5K 3-month web change-13.6% 1-year team growth+22.9%
Monthly website visits132 observations · Jun 2015–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Optics11's talent

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Investors

8 investors on Optics11's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
Value Creation Capital
Series A 3 investors entered at this stage
FORWARD.one
SET Ventures
Join Capital
Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage
European Investment Bank
Other known 3 additional known investors
VU Amsterdam
TechNano Fund
TechNano Fund

Global footprint

Where Optics11 has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇳🇱 Netherlands95%
🇮🇪 Ireland2%
🇦🇹 Austria1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1%
🇵🇹 Portugal1%
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Optics11

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