Windar Photonics
Optical Communications · Earth Observation
$7.9Mtotal raised · 2 rounds on record
$381klatest round · Venture round · Sep 2026 · 1 mo ago
1backers · Seed Capital
10+team · employees, estimated range
Overview
Windar Photonics develops advanced LiDAR wind sensors that improve wind turbine performance, increase annual energy production, and reduce loads. Learn how our innovative solutions optimise yaw alignment and boost efficiency.
Funding and backers
Total raised
$7.9M
2 rounds on record
Latest round
$381k
Venture round · Sep 2026 · 1 mo ago
Team
11-50
employees, estimated range
Backers
1
Seed Capital
The money's age
Fresh money
1 months since the last round · not hiring
Momentum
35/100
in the news, fresh money
Last sign of life
1 mo ago
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Funding rounds
| Round | Date | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture round | Sep 2026 | $381k | — | marketscreener.com |
| Venture round | Dec 2024 | $7.5M | — | Nasdaq |
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Windar Photonics opens retail raise after strong demand
Windar Photonics is returning to retail investors with a further £300,000 share offer, capitalising on strong demand for its shares.
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Windar Photonics plunges 80% as trading resumes after £5.1 million rescue raise
Windar Photonics PLC (AIM:WPHO) shares plunged almost 80% after trading resumed on AIM following a suspension lasting more than two months. Shares in the wind-turbine technology company dropped 79.3% to 5.5p, compared with their pre-suspension closing pri
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Windar Photonics Lands £20M Investment Deal
Windar Photonics said Wednesday that investment group Global Emerging Markets has agreed to invest up to £20 million ($27 million) in the sustainable technology company.
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Investors in Windar Photonics (LON:WPHO) have seen massive returns of 513% over the past three years
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Windar Photonics Raises £5.9 Million in Oversubscribed Placing
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Windar Photonics Plans £5.5 Million Fundraising to Boost Growth
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