Warsaw-based Fluence Technology secures €6.6 million for its femtosecond laser systems
Fluence Technology, founded by four Polish physicists, has raised €6.6 million (PLN 28.1 million) in a seed investment round to accelerate the international expansion of its advanced laser systems. The funding includes PLN 19 million from Vinci S.A., PLN 3 million from Radix Ventures, and contributions from returning investors JR Holding, Altamira, Vigo Ventures, Bitspiration Booster, as well as private investors such as Zbigniew Łukasiak.
The company produces highly advanced fibre-based femtosecond lasers used by leading manufacturers of electronics in Asia and the United States. These lasers provide unprecedented precision and reliability in micro‑machining. With a nearly zero failure rate of their key laser pulse source, they deliver maintenance‑free performance previously limited to research labs.
“Our goal is for our lasers to be not only competitive and utilise innovative technologies, but also to set new industry standards. Our strong scientific experience certainly helps us achieve this. We are the only producer of this kind in Poland,” says Dr. Michał Nejbauer, CEO of Fluence Technology. He adds, “The Polish market is not sufficiently developed to effectively commercialise such advanced solutions. Therefore, international expansion is crucial. The secured funding will allow us to scale our business and broaden application areas.”
Femtosecond lasers are becoming essential in the fast‑growing advanced chip and semiconductor manufacturing sector. They enable microvias in integrated circuits and precise micromachining of materials such as silicon, gallium nitride and silicon carbide—crucial for modern electronics, including AI and automotive chips. The lasers are also instrumental in transforming electronics manufacturing by creating interposers—micrometre‑sized holes in glass that, after metallisation, facilitate multi‑component integration. Major firms like Intel and Samsung are investing in glass substrate manufacturing due to advantages such as lower cost, better thermal stability and faster signal transmission.
The new funding supports Fluence’s strategic goal to expand existing technologies and explore novel applications that the market has yet to see. “Fluence Technology proves that strong scientific expertise can be the foundation for innovative business in Poland, successfully competing on the global market,” says Bartosz Drabikowski, CEO of Vinci S.A. “The company produces next‑generation lasers already used in many cutting‑edge industries. Moreover, the area of novel applications is rapidly expanding, including sectors related to security, dual‑use, space, and military. The unique nature of Fluence’s technology and its primary application areas align perfectly with our portfolio strategy,” he adds.
The company’s lasers are compact, shock‑resistant, reliable and largely maintenance‑free—qualities that make them ideal for demanding industries. Radix Ventures, whose main investor is the European Investment Fund, also participated in the round. “I have had the opportunity to follow the Fluence team’s development almost from the very beginning; thus, I am especially pleased that Radix Ventures can join as an investor in this company,” says Paweł Bochniarz, General Partner at Radix Ventures. “The founders’ persistence and determination, combined with the ability to deliver advanced technological products to demanding clients in Asia, North America, and Europe, create a solid foundation for Fluence’s future growth, especially as new femtosecond laser applications continuously emerge.”
Fluence’s lasers are currently used to manufacture photonic components, micro‑LED displays, consumer electronics parts, and medical devices. Key markets include East Asia and the United States, especially centres of consumer electronics production such as smartphones, smartwatches, and advanced displays. Research institutes and innovative tech startups are also using the technology to explore new applications.
“The investment in Fluence Technology aligns with BGK’s strategy, which is based on stimulating the development of an innovative economy and supporting the international expansion of Polish companies. Through the Vinci fund, we can support the company in further developing its technology and business applications, as well as competing in global markets with highly advanced industrial technologies. This allows us to promote the achievements of Polish scientists”, emphasises Jarosław Dąbrowski, a member of the Management Board of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego responsible for the development of Vinci SA funds.
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