Voyant Photonics

Voyant Photonics (operating at [voyantphotonics.com](https://voyantphotonics.com)) is a semiconductor innovation platform engineered for next-generation 3D sensing. Founded in 2018 by Dr. Chris Phare and Dr. Steven Miller and headquartered in New York City, Voyant Photonics revolutionizes LiDAR technology by eliminating bulky mechanical components. Traditional LiDAR systems rely on rotating mirrors or scanning lasers, which introduce latency, complexity, and high power consumption. Under the hood, Voyant’s solution integrates Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) LiDAR, beam steering, and coherent detection onto a single silicon photonics chip—achieving true on-chip functionality with no moving parts. This allows automotive, robotics, and industrial manufacturers to deploy compact, high-precision 3D sensing at scale, enabling applications like autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and industrial automation. Backed by a total of $23.89 million across four funding rounds, including a $4.3 million venture round led by LDV Capital in 2019 and a $15.4 million Series A, Voyant Photonics is positioned to democratize LiDAR’s performance and cost efficiency.