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Empowering integrated photonics for communications and computation.Ìý

The CU Boulder Connection

Polaris Electro-OpticsÌýInc. was co-founded by CU Boulder researchers Noel Clark (Physics), Joe MacLennan (Physics), and Matt Glaser (Physics), together with a former student in their lab, Cory PecinovskyÌýand CEO Jason Sickler. Polaris’ technology uses ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals to offer the highest speed and most energy-efficient integrated photonics products for applications in both communications and computing. Polaris closed a $3 millionÌýseed financing round in 2023. In 2021, the team completed the I-Corps Hub WestÌýResearch-to-MarketÌýprogram—by Venture Partners at CU Boulder—and won the Lab Venture Challenge (LVC)Ìýand in 2022, they completed the Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator and pitched at Destination Startup.

Funding Status and Investment Opportunities

• Industry: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning​, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)​, Information Technology, Cybersecurity​, Hardware and Instrumentation, Optics, Robotics, Quantum, Advanced Materials
• Funding Stage: Seed Round
• Contact for Investment Inquiries:ÌýJason Sickler, jason.sickler@polariseo.com

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