At Kvanted, we invest where deep scientific breakthroughs become enabling infrastructure for the next generation of technology. Our investment in Vexlum reflects this belief: a company built on world-class research, a uniquely capable laser platform, and a clear path to scaling amid rapidly growing global demand.

Built on deep research roots

Vexlum emerged from Tampere’s Optoelectronics Research Centre, a globally recognized hub for photonics and semiconductor laser research. The founding team has spent close to two decades advancing semiconductor laser technologies, translating academic breakthroughs into robust, manufacturable systems.

This research heritage has produced more than technical excellence. It has built a rare, system-level understanding of semiconductor lasers, from material physics to device behavior, that few commercial teams possess. For us, this depth creates a durable advantage: knowledge that compounds over time and is exceptionally difficult to replicate, forming the foundation on which Vexlum’s product leadership is built.

Unmatched laser performance through vertical integration

Vexlum’s vertically integrated VECSEL platform addresses a defining constraint in advanced technologies: the limited availability of compact, cost-effective, high-power lasers at precise wavelengths. By controlling the full value chain, from atomic-scale semiconductor wafer growth to complete laser systems, the company delivers performance that is essential for applications such as quantum computing and semiconductor inspection.

As advanced technologies move from research into deployment, lasers are shifting from specialized components to foundational infrastructure. Vexlum’s platform is built for this transition, combining precision with scalability to support emerging industrial applications.

From research excellence to global momentum

Building on its position as a key supplier in trapped-ion quantum computing, Vexlum now serves customers across Europe, North America, and Asia. As demand for precise wavelengths at scale accelerates, the company is gaining global momentum beyond research, positioning its platform to support the industrialization of multiple next-generation technology sectors.

Alongside Tesi and the EIC Fund, we are proud to back Vexlum as it scales laser technology that underpins the world’s most advanced applications.