IRsweep Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 11

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

IRsweep General Information

Description

Operator of a nanotechnology company intended to offer an optical spectrometer in the mid-infrared. The company offers optical sensing technology based on semiconductor quantum cascade lasers and frequency combs and helps the system to measure molecular speed, enabling researchers and users to observe enzyme kinetics and monitor chemical reactions.

Contact Information

Website
www.irsweep.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Laubisruetistrasse 44
  • 8712 Staefa
  • Switzerland
+41 044
Primary Industry
Other Semiconductors
Other Industries
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Acquirer
Sensirion Holding
Vertical(s)
Advanced Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Industrials, TMT
Corporate Office
  • Laubisruetistrasse 44
  • 8712 Staefa
  • Switzerland
+41 044

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IRsweep Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
7. Merger/Acquisition 07-May-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
5. Corporate 14-Jul-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Seed Round 02-Dec-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Grant 29-Apr-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Grant Completed Generating Revenue
1. Grant 12-Sep-2014 $10.9K Completed Generating Revenue
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IRsweep Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a nanotechnology company intended to offer an optical spectrometer in the mid-infrared. The company offers o
Other Semiconductors
Staefa, Switzerland
11 As of 2021

Munich, Germany
 

Bloomfield, CT
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IRsweep Competitors (9)

One of IRsweep’s 9 competitors is Menlo Systems, a Angel-Backed company based in Munich, Germany.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Menlo Systems Angel-Backed Munich, Germany
Pratt & Whitney Measurement Systems Corporation Bloomfield, CT
Ophir Optronics Solutions Corporate Backed or Acquired Jerusalem, Israel
Cymer Corporate Backed or Acquired San Diego, CA
Cryomagnetics Private Debt Financed Oak Ridge, TN
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IRsweep Patents

  • 21

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 14

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

IRsweep Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-202017556-D0 Dual-comb spectrometry Active 06-Nov-2020
GB-2600728-A Dual-comb spectrometry Active 06-Nov-2020
GB-2600728-B Dual-comb spectrometry Active 06-Nov-2020
GB-2600832-A Dual-comb spectrometry Active 06-Nov-2020
GB-2600832-B Dual-comb spectrometry Active 06-Nov-2020 G01J3/433
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IRsweep Former Investors (5)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Government
European Space Agency Government
Eurostars Other Minority
Glatec Accelerator/Incubator
Venture Kick Accelerator/Incubator
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IRsweep FAQs

  • When was IRsweep founded?

    IRsweep was founded in 2014.

  • Where is IRsweep headquartered?

    IRsweep is headquartered in Staefa, Switzerland.

  • What is the size of IRsweep?

    IRsweep has 11 total employees.

  • What industry is IRsweep in?

    IRsweep’s primary industry is Other Semiconductors.

  • Is IRsweep a private or public company?

    IRsweep is a Private company.

  • What is IRsweep’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for IRsweep is .

  • How much funding has IRsweep raised over time?

    IRsweep has raised $99K.

  • Who are IRsweep’s investors?

    Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, European Space Agency, Eurostars, Glatec, and Venture Kick have invested in IRsweep.

  • Who are IRsweep’s competitors?

    Menlo Systems, Pratt & Whitney Measurement Systems, Ophir Optronics Solutions, Cymer, and Cryomagnetics are some of the 9 competitors of IRsweep.

  • When was IRsweep acquired?

    IRsweep was acquired on 07-May-2021.

  • Who acquired IRsweep?

    IRsweep was acquired by Sensirion Holding.

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