Lockheed Martin Ventures and Sumitomos Presidio Ventures Back Diffraqtion
Summary
Diffraqtion announced strategic investments from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Presidio Ventures, pushing total funding above $10 million. The company builds quantum camera platforms for defense and space sensing and has already completed on-sky demonstrations. It also advanced through a DARPA program and won NASA SBIR-related recognition for orbital debris tracking and onboard processing. The new capital will support Diffraqtion's first fielded camera and future flight demonstration on a partner spacecraft. The company also appointed Peter Kazlas as Head of Engineering to lead engineering and production efforts.
Funding
Amount
$10.0M
Total raised
Date
August 31, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
Sumitomo Corporation, Collaborative Fund, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Presidio STX
Lead investors
Company
diffraqtion.com
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
Transportation and Mobility
Aviation and Aerospace
Functions
Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms
General IoT
Linked Companies
Diffraqtion
$1M to $5M