Polaris Electro-Optics Inc.
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Polaris Electro-OpticsÌýInc. was co-founded by CU Boulder researchers Noel Clark (CU Boulder Physics), (CU Boulder Physics), and Ìý(CU Boulder Physics), together with a former student in their lab, Ìýand CEO . Polaris’ technology uses ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals to offer the highest speed and most energy-efficient integrated photonics products for applications in both communications and computing. Polaris closed a $3 millionÌýseed financing round in 2023. In 2021, the team completed the I-Corps Hub WestÌýResearch-to-MarketÌýprogram—by Venture Partners at CU Boulder—and won the Lab Venture Challenge (LVC)Ìýand in 2022, they completed the Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator and pitched at Destination Startup.
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: Seed Round
- Contact for Investment Inquiries:ÌýJason Sickler, jason.sickler@polariseo.com
In the News
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- Inaugural deep tech accelerator opens new doors and markets for campus startupsÌý(2022)
Venture Partners Programs​
- Investment by theÌýBuff Venture FundÌý(2023)
- Destination Startup (2022)
- Ascent Deep-Tech Accelerator (2022)
- Research-to-Market (R2M) Customer Discovery ProgramÌý(2021)
- Lab Venture ChallengeÌý(2021)
- Intellectual Property Management (2021)
ÌýÌý ÌýThis page was last updated on Oct. 3, 2025. Please email vpnews@colorado.edu for corrections or updates
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