FOTONICA
Energy-saving Light Systems for Plants
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in August 2013 by Menachem Schwarz and Gennadiy Berinsky, FOTONICA operates with 1–10 employees. The company has raised $518.24K across four funding rounds from three investors. In September 2017, FOTONICA announced an R&D collaboration and investment from MedReleaf.
Business overview
FOTONICA develops LED-based light systems designed to optimize plant growth while significantly reducing electricity costs. Its core technology utilizes multispectral wavelength LEDs, enabling growers to implement precise light prescriptions and protocols to enhance crop biomass and quality. The solution integrates hardware with dynamic light, including flexible broad-spectrum lights (UVA/UVB, far-red, infra-red), and a multispectral camera for early detection of pathogens, irrigation needs, and nutrient deficiencies. FOTONICA's software provides comprehensive control over the system, serving the agriculture and food technologies sector, particularly in areas like ag tech, indoor farming, and sustainable farming.
Strategic signal
In September 2017, FOTONICA announced an R&D collaboration and investment from MedReleaf, a move that signaled strategic validation for its cannabis grow lighting technology. This partnership highlighted the company's potential to apply its energy-saving LED systems to specialized agricultural markets, demonstrating investor confidence in its innovative approach to controlled environment agriculture.
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- What is FOTONICA's primary focus?
- FOTONICA focuses on developing energy-saving LED-based light systems to optimize plant growth and reduce electricity costs for the agriculture sector.
- When was FOTONICA founded?
- FOTONICA was founded in August 2013 by Menachem Schwarz and Gennadiy Berinsky.
- What was a key strategic development for FOTONICA in 2017?
- In September 2017, FOTONICA announced an R&D collaboration and received an investment from MedReleaf, focusing on cannabis grow lighting.
- Which investors participated in FOTONICA's January 2015 funding round?
- In January 2015, FOTONICA received funding from Pirveli Ventures and the Office of the Chief Scientist.
- What is the status of FOTONICA?
- FOTONICA is currently non-active, having ceased operations in January 2023.