Vexlum (Seed)
Funding Details
Awarder
SemiNews
Date Award
February 5, 2026
Vertical
Semiconductor and Laser Manufacturing
Funding Amount
$10,000,000
Company Info
Traction
Currently a major supplier for trapped-ion quantum computers, Vexlum’s ability to manufacture lasers across diverse wavelengths allows the company to power solutions far beyond quantum labs.
Founders
Jussi-Pekka Penttinen, Mircea Guina
Market
Quantum Technologies and High-Tech Industries
Location
Tampere, Finland
Coinvestors
Kvanted, Tesi, EIC Fund
Company Description

Vexlum is a deep-tech company specializing in high-power semiconductor laser systems based on its proprietary Vertical-External-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VECSEL) technology. The company develops and manufactures cutting-edge lasers that offer unmatched performance in terms of system size, laser power, and cost for demanding applications in quantum technology, medicine, scientific research, and the semiconductor industry.

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