eyeo, a company specializing in nanophotonic color-splitting technology, has raised €40 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to €55 million. The round is led by Innovation Industries, with participation from existing investors imec.xpand, Invest-NL Deep Tech Fund, QBIC fund, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). The funding will support eyeo's efforts to bring seven years of proven nanophotonic science to market as production-ready color-splitting sensors.
Traditional image sensors rely on color filter arrays that absorb or reflect approximately 70% of incoming light, effectively blinding cameras to most of the available light. eyeo's technology uses nanophotonic structures to guide photons directly to individual pixels, capturing all incoming light and achieving full light sensitivity and native color fidelity. This breakthrough addresses a fundamental flaw that has persisted in imaging for decades, unlocking significant improvements in low-light performance and color accuracy.
The company's sensors are compatible with any CMOS sensor platform and enable sub-0.5-micron pixels, making them suitable for ultra-compact, high-performance imaging applications. These include smartphones, extended reality (XR) devices, smart city cameras, and more, targeting a $30 billion imaging market. By capturing three times more light, eyeo's technology can enhance image quality in challenging conditions, such as low-light environments or high-speed photography.
According to the announcement, eyeo's color-splitting technology has been developed over seven years and is now ready for commercialization. The Series A funding will allow eyeo to scale production and integrate its sensors into commercial products. The company is headquartered at High Tech Campus Eindhoven in the Netherlands, with a sensor design center in Antwerp, Belgium.
The investment round reflects growing interest in advanced imaging technologies that can overcome the limitations of traditional sensors. With the demand for higher-quality images in smaller form factors across consumer electronics and industrial applications, eyeo's approach could reshape the imaging landscape. For more details, see the full announcement at eyeo.tech.
