Imagineoptix Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2004

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 3

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $125M

  • Investors
  • 1

Imagineoptix General Information

Description

Developer of augmented and virtual reality optics technology designed to overcome optical and optoelectronics challenges in displays. The company's technology controls and capitalizes on the properties of light in unexpected ways, resulting in dramatic improvements to optical efficiency and performances, enabling users to thinner, lighter, and more efficient LCP optics.

Contact Information

Website
www.imagineoptix.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 20 T.West Alexander Drive
  • Suite 100
  • Durham, NC 27709
  • United States
Primary Industry
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Other Industries
Electronics (B2C)
Acquirer
Meta Platforms
Vertical(s)
Augmented Reality, TMT, Virtual Reality
Corporate Office
  • 20 T.West Alexander Drive
  • Suite 100
  • Durham, NC 27709
  • United States

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Imagineoptix Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
10. Merger/Acquisition 17-Dec-2021 $125M Completed Generating Revenue
9. Later Stage VC (Series E) 02-Dec-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC 08-Jan-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC (Series D) 18-Dec-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series C) 26-Jun-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series B) 30-Aug-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC (Series A) 11-Sep-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Grant 03-Jul-2006 Completed Startup
2. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Startup
1. University Spin-Out 01-Jan-2004 Completed Startup
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Imagineoptix Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series E
Series D
Series C
Series B 3,231,788 $0.001000 $0.53 $0.53 1x $0.53 7.76%
Series A 5,226,688 $0.001000 $0.31 $0.31 1x $0.31 12.54%
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Imagineoptix Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of augmented and virtual reality optics technology designed to overcome optical and optoelectronics challenges
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Durham, NC
3 As of 2023

Oxford, United Kingdom
 

Brea, CA
 
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Imagineoptix Competitors (3)

One of Imagineoptix’s 3 competitors is WaveOptics, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Oxford, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
WaveOptics Formerly VC-backed Oxford, United Kingdom
ViewSonic Formerly VC-backed Brea, CA
Vuzix Corporation West Henrietta, NY
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Imagineoptix Patents

  • 20

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 12

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Imagineoptix Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2021262641-A1 Optical elements for reducing visual artifacts in diffractive waveguide displays and systems incorporating the same Inactive 22-Jun-2020
WO-2021163444-A1 Optical elements for integrated ir and visible camera for depth sensing and systems incorporating the same Inactive 12-Feb-2020
EP-3123215-A1 Bragg liquid crystal polarization gratings Active 31-Jul-2014
EP-3123215-A4 Bragg liquid crystal polarization gratings Active 31-Jul-2014
EP-3123215-B1 Bragg liquid crystal polarization gratings Active 31-Jul-2014 G02B5/3016
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Imagineoptix Former Investors (4)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Ariel Savannah Angel Partners Angel Group Minority
NC Idea Accelerator/Incubator
Southeast TechInventures Accelerator/Incubator
Angel (individual) Minority
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Imagineoptix FAQs

  • When was Imagineoptix founded?

    Imagineoptix was founded in 2004.

  • Where is Imagineoptix headquartered?

    Imagineoptix is headquartered in Durham, NC.

  • What is the size of Imagineoptix?

    Imagineoptix has 3 total employees.

  • What industry is Imagineoptix in?

    Imagineoptix’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.

  • Is Imagineoptix a private or public company?

    Imagineoptix is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Imagineoptix?

    The current valuation of Imagineoptix is .

  • What is Imagineoptix’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Imagineoptix is .

  • How much funding has Imagineoptix raised over time?

    Imagineoptix has raised $20M.

  • Who are Imagineoptix’s investors?

    Ariel Savannah Angel Partners, NC Idea, Southeast TechInventures, and have invested in Imagineoptix.

  • Who are Imagineoptix’s competitors?

    WaveOptics, ViewSonic, and Vuzix are competitors of Imagineoptix.

  • When was Imagineoptix acquired?

    Imagineoptix was acquired on 17-Dec-2021.

  • Who acquired Imagineoptix?

    Imagineoptix was acquired by Meta Platforms.

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