Polaris Electro-Optics Inc.
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PolarisÌýElectro-Optics Inc. is a CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹ÏÌýspinoutÌýthat uses a ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal platform (FenGlassâ„¢) to deliver the highest-speed, most energy-efficient integrated photonics products for applications in communications and computing. Polaris Electro-Optics Inc. was co-founded by Noel Clark,Ìýprofessor of distinction in physics at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï,Ìý, professor emeritus of chemistry and biochemistry at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, ,Ìýlecturer in physics at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹ÏÌýandÌý, lecturer in physics at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, together withÌý, a PhD alum of chemistry and the Soft Materials Research Center at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï and CTO of Polaris, andÌý.
Funding Status and Investment Opportunities
- Industry Applications: 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: Series B
- Contact for Investment Inquiries:ÌýMorten Nissov, morten@polariseo.com
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