Singular Photonics, an Edinburgh University spin-off, has closed an oversubscribed $2.15 million funding round to develop a new generation of image sensors typically used in medical equipment and digital cameras.
Image sensors capture light and convert it into useful information, but they are now approaching the limits of how much information can be captured.
Singular Photonics is now advancing sensor capability by pioneering the development of single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs).
The investment was led by ACF Investors, with participation from Wren Capital, Cambridge Angels, Scottish Enterprise, Quantum Exponential and Old College Capital.
“This has been a phenomenal year for Singular Photonics,” said CEO Shahida Imani. “We’ve already doubled our 2025 sales, we’re approaching break-even, and our customers are telling us exactly what they want from future products.
“This oversubscribed round means we can respond faster – expanding our sensor portfolio and bringing new features to market on our customers’ timelines, not just our own.”
Singular also announced that Dipesh Patel, the former CTO of global semiconductor giant
Arm, has joined the company’s board.
“Singular Photonics is transforming image sensors from passive imaging devices into
intelligent sensing platforms,” he said.
“SPADs have long been viewed as highly sensitive photon-counting devices, but Singular is showing the world that a far greater opportunity is now emerging, and I’m looking forward to helping the company capitalise on that opportunity.”
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