Graphenory, a Japanese startup that develops optical devices using graphene, has announced that it has completed a seed round of funding totaling approximately ¥240 million (over US$1.5 million). Investors include SBI Investment, Keio Innovation Initiative, Mobile Internet Capital, Mizuho Capital, Fidea Capital, and Deepcore. Additionally, the company announced that it has completed the Keio University Startup Incubation Program (KSIP).
Graphenory is developing optical devices such as infrared light sources, analytical sensing, and optoelectronic fusion devices utilizing graphene materials, based on the research of Professor Hideyuki Maki from the Faculty of Science and Technology at Keio University. According to the company, its business areas span a wide range, including the semiconductor industry, information and communication, data centers, AI-related fields, quantum technology, and bio-medical sectors.
The company’s technological feature lies in realizing graphene optical devices that can operate on semiconductors. It is advancing the practical application of optoelectronic fusion devices expected in data centers and expanding applications in analytical sensing.
The funds raised will be allocated to accelerating talent acquisition and technology development.
