Luceda Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 43

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Luceda General Information

Description

Developer of integrated circuit design software intended for use in the design of photonic chips. The company's platform provides a comprehensive and automated approach to photonic integrated circuit design by integrating all stages of the design flow into a unified environment, which includes features for layout, circuit analysis, and automated testing, enabling engineers and designers to achieve an accurate design, reducing development time and improving the manufacturability of their products.

Contact Information

Website
www.lucedaphotonics.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Noordlaan 21
  • 9200 Dendermonde
  • Belgium
+32 052
Primary Industry
Multimedia and Design Software
Parent Company
Semitronix
Vertical(s)
Industrials
Corporate Office
  • Noordlaan 21
  • 9200 Dendermonde
  • Belgium
+32 052

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Luceda Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 12-Aug-2025 Completed Profitable
2. Early Stage VC 20-Aug-2014 Completed Startup
1. University Spin-Out 01-Jun-2014 Completed Startup
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Luceda Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Class B
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Luceda Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of integrated circuit design software intended for use in the design of photonic chips. The company's platform
Multimedia and Design Software
Dendermonde, Belgium
43 As of 2025

Oxford, United Kingdom
 

Sunnyvale, CA
 
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Luceda Competitors (2)

One of Luceda’s 2 competitors is Photon Design, a Corporation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Photon Design Corporation Oxford, United Kingdom
Synopsys Formerly VC-backed Sunnyvale, CA
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Luceda Patents

  • 10

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 4

    Granted

  • 5

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Luceda Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-4745829-A1 Optical path tracing in a design of an integrated circuit Pending 15-Nov-2024
WO-2026104535-A1 Optical path tracing in a design of an integrated circuit Pending 15-Nov-2024
EP-4745830-A1 Signal path tracing in a design of an integrated circuit Pending 15-Nov-2024
WO-2026104539-A1 Signal path tracing in a design of an integrated circuit Pending 15-Nov-2024
EP-3985547-A1 Electronic design automation in multi-tool design environment Active 19-Oct-2020 G06F30/31
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Luceda Former Investors (4)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Ghent University University Minority
Imec VC-Backed Company Minority
PMV (Belgium) Asset Manager Minority
Social Finance Corporation Minority
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Luceda FAQs

  • When was Luceda founded?

    Luceda was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Luceda headquartered?

    Luceda is headquartered in Dendermonde, Belgium.

  • What is the size of Luceda?

    Luceda has 43 total employees.

  • What industry is Luceda in?

    Luceda’s primary industry is Multimedia and Design Software.

  • Is Luceda a private or public company?

    Luceda is a Private company.

  • What is Luceda’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Luceda is .

  • How much funding has Luceda raised over time?

    Luceda has raised $456K.

  • Who are Luceda’s investors?

    Ghent University, Imec, PMV (Belgium), and Social Finance have invested in Luceda.

  • Who are Luceda’s competitors?

    Photon Design and Synopsys are competitors of Luceda.

  • When was Luceda acquired?

    Luceda was acquired on 12-Aug-2025.

  • Who acquired Luceda?

    Luceda was acquired by Semitronix.

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