A quantum imaging startup
diffraqtion.comMA, USAOtherFounded 2024
LATEST ROUND
Pre-seed
$5M · 2026-08-31
RAISED ON RECORD · USD
$5M
across 1 verified round
INVESTORS
10
1 lead
SOURCES
4
from 4 publishers
A quantum imaging startup
diffraqtion.comMA, USAOtherFounded 2024
4 sources · checked 1 time, last 40d ago
The company release states that the pre-seed reached over $10M in total funding, while Payload specifically states more than $5M in additional funding; the latter is used as the amount for this funding tranche. The release fixes the announcement date at August 31, 2026; the September 3 republished article dates later.
| Round | Amount | Announced | Lead | Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | $5M | 2026-08-31 | Ground State Ventures | No recent discussion |
4 sources · checked 1 time, last 40d ago [ VERIFIED · CORRECTED ] read against 4 sources
The company release states that the pre-seed reached over $10M in total funding, while Payload specifically states more than $5M in additional funding; the latter is used as the amount for this funding tranche. The release fixes the announcement date at August 31, 2026; the September 3 republished article dates later. | ||||
Diffraqtion builds quantum cameras and AI that measure light's structure so satellites, aircraft, and machines can see smaller or farther and make decisions faster.
Checked against 9 sources on Sep 24
| EARLIER ROUNDS FROM COMPANY RESEARCH · DEVELOPING | ||||
| Investment | €1 million | 2025-11-21 | General Catalyst, Cherry Ventures | |
Also named as backers in company research: Offline Ventures, General Catalyst, Cherry Ventures, DARPA SBIR Direct-to-Phase 2, NASA SBIR Phase I, NASA Space to Soil Challenge, U.S. Space Force Apollo Accelerator, TechConnect