Vexlum

High-power, low-noise single-frequency VECSEL laser systems with broad wavelength coverage in the visible and near-infrared, customisable to specific wavelengths. Quantum technology is the lead market (cold atoms, atomic clocks), alongside medicine and the semiconductor industry. Spin-off from the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), Tampere University.

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Sector

Photonics, Optics & Sensing

Stage

In market — Product is being sold

Location

Tampere

Founded

2017

Research origin

Tampere Univ. (ORC)

Business ID

2858176-7 · Finnish trade register

Funding

€10M (2026)

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