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Singular Photonics

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

$2.1M raisedFreshly fundedSemiconductorsSensors & InstrumentationPhotonics & Optics

Total Raised

$2.1M

Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Founded

2024

Team size

1-10

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About Singular Photonics

Edinburgh semiconductor startup Singular Photonics raised €1.85 million in an oversubscribed round led by ACF Investors to scale its SPAD image sensors with on-chip computing.

What sets it apart

It combines single-photon detection with on-chip digital processing, enabling sensor-level real-time analysis instead of downstream processing.

Sectors

SemiconductorsSensors & InstrumentationPhotonics & OpticsComputer Visionimaging

Business

Modelhardware

CustomerOEMs and technology teams building advanced imaging systems for machine vision, industrial automation, scientific instruments, and medical imaging

Notable

  • Raised an oversubscribed €1.85 million funding round led by ACF Investors
  • University of Edinburgh spinout
  • Selected for the UK semiconductor startup ChipStart programme
  • Appointed former Arm CTO Dipesh Patel to its board

Funding rounds

20 Aug 2026

Led by ACF Investors

With Wren Capital, Cambridge Angels, Scottish Enterprise, Quantum Exponential, Old College Capital

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FAQ

What does Singular Photonics do?

Edinburgh semiconductor startup Singular Photonics raised €1.85 million in an oversubscribed round led by ACF Investors to scale its SPAD image sensors with on-chip computing.

Where is Singular Photonics based?

Singular Photonics is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2024.

How much has Singular Photonics raised?

Singular Photonics has raised $2.1M in tracked funding.

Who has invested in Singular Photonics?

Investors in Singular Photonics include ACF Investors, Wren Capital, Cambridge Angels, Scottish Enterprise, Quantum Exponential and Old College Capital.