Lucidean, Inc.
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Lucidean, Inc. - overview
Established
2023
Location
Santa Barbara, CA, US
Primary Industry
Semiconductors
About
Lucidean, Inc. is a US-based company focused on providing advanced optical solutions through its CohZero™ technology, designed to enhance data transmission efficiency for enterprises in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, US, Lucidean, Inc. specializes in optical solutions, with its flagship product addressing high-speed data transmission needs.
The company has recently raised USD 18. 00 mn in a Seed funding round on December 23, 2025, co-led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and Entrada Ventures, among others. Lucidean specializes in advanced optical solutions, primarily through its flagship product, CohZero™ technology. This innovative offering delivers coherent performance with zero overhead, aimed at enhancing efficiency and performance in next-generation data centers.
The technology addresses the growing demand for high-speed data transmission, appealing particularly to enterprises seeking to optimize their digital infrastructure. Major data center operators and telecommunications companies in North America and Europe benefit from the enhanced capabilities of coherent optical links provided by Lucidean. Lucidean generates revenue through direct business-to-business transactions, primarily with data centers and telecommunications firms. Their sales structure consists of CohZero™ technology transactions and potential partnerships focused on optical solutions integration and co-development.
These partnerships may involve licensing fees or revenue-sharing models, ensuring long-term contracts that solidify Lucidean's position in the coherent optical technology market. With the USD 18. 00 mn raised in Seed funding, Lucidean plans to expand its research and development efforts, test the performance of the CohZero platform, and advance its hardware towards productization. Additionally, the company aims to penetrate new markets, focusing on North America and Europe for its upcoming product launches, aligning with the anticipated technology advancements and market demands.
Current Investors
Cerberus Capital Management, M Ventures, Raptor Capital Management
Primary Industry
Semiconductors
Sub Industries
Data Centers, Hardware, Semiconductors
Website
www.lucidean-inc.com
Verticals
Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing
Company Stage
Angel & Seed
Total Amount Raised
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