Pre-seed financing round led by High-Tech Gründerfonds with participation from Ventis Capital and other private investors. Exact investment amount and valuation not disclosed. Company exited stealth following the round to scale the INLEAP® FASTLIGHT® SHIELD prototype.
About INLEAP Photonics
DeepTech spin-off from Laser Zentrum Hannover developing ultra-fast, precise laser beam steering systems for industrial manufacturing and safety-critical applications; offering a mobile, laser-based drone defense system (INLEAP® FASTLIGHT® SHIELD) to neutralize aerial threats within milliseconds.
Hannover, Germany
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What type of funding round did INLEAP Photonics raise?
INLEAP Photonics raised a pre-seed round.
When did INLEAP Photonics raise its pre-seed?
INLEAP Photonics raised its pre-seed on 2026-02-11.
Who invested in INLEAP Photonics's pre-seed?
The investors in INLEAP Photonics's pre-seed are: High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Ventis Capital.
How will INLEAP Photonics use the funds from its pre-seed?
INLEAP Photonics plans to use the funds for: Scaling of laser-based drone defense system, Operational and performance scaling for real-world scenarios, Integration into military and civilian security architectures, Validation in realistic deployment environments.