DiffraQTion
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
◆ Total Raised
$5M
◆ Stage
pre-seed
◆ Location
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
◆ Founded
2020
◆ Team size
1-10
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◆ About DiffraQTion
A quantum imaging startup building cameras for space.
◆ What sets it apart
Its quantum imaging approach claims to break the diffraction-limit constraints of conventional cameras, enabling much smaller, faster, and cheaper high-resolution sensing systems.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelhardware
CustomerDefense, space, and commercial Earth-observation organizations that need high-resolution remote sensing and faster onboard image processing
◆ Notable
- Raised $4.2M pre-seed funding
- Raised over $10M total funding
- Received DARPA Direct-to-Phase II SBIR support for a quantum camera demo
- Completed or planned on-sky demonstrations with observatory partners
- Planning first space domain awareness satellite demo in 2028
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Lockheed Martin Ventures Europepre-seed
◆ Funding rounds
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◆ FAQ
What does DiffraQTion do?
A quantum imaging startup building cameras for space.
Where is DiffraQTion based?
DiffraQTion is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, founded in 2020.
How much has DiffraQTion raised?
DiffraQTion has raised $5M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.
Who has invested in DiffraQTion?
Investors in DiffraQTion include Lockheed Martin Ventures, Presidio Ventures, Sumitomo, DARPA and NASA.