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Diffraqtion

Somerville, United States

pre-seed$5M raisedQuantum ComputingSensors & InstrumentationAI Frontier Models

◆ Total Raised

$5M

◆ Stage

pre-seed

◆ Location

Somerville, United States

◆ Founded

2024

◆ Team size

11-50

◆ Links

◆ About Diffraqtion

Quantum imaging startup Diffraqtion is building cameras for space using quantum imaging and AI to spot faraway objects or see closer objects clearly with smaller lenses.

◆ What sets it apart

Its quantum-camera approach extracts information conventional cameras discard, promising higher resolution with smaller lenses and less compute.

◆ Sectors

Quantum ComputingSensors & InstrumentationAI Frontier ModelsDefense TechSpace Tech

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerSpace, defense, and intelligence customers; also satellite operators, observatories, drones, and other advanced imaging users

◆ Notable

  • Raised over $10 million in pre-seed funding
  • Backed by Lockheed Martin Ventures and Presidio Ventures
  • Completed on-sky demonstrations at a partner observatory
  • Selected by NASA for an SBIR Phase I program in orbital debris tracking

◆ Backing funds on Raise

◆ Funding rounds

31 Aug 2026

Led by Lockheed Martin Ventures, Presidio Ventures

With SBI US Gateway Fund, Plug and Play, Collaborative Fund, TekVentures

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◆ FAQ

What does Diffraqtion do?

Quantum imaging startup Diffraqtion is building cameras for space using quantum imaging and AI to spot faraway objects or see closer objects clearly with smaller lenses.

Where is Diffraqtion based?

Diffraqtion is based in Somerville, United States, founded in 2024.

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 ADIN, Aether VC, Collaborative Fund, Ground State Ventures, Lockheed Martin Ventures, milemark•capital, Plug and Play and Presidio Ventures.