The Optoelectronics Industry Development Association (OIDA) estimated that the optoelectronics (photonics) marketplace for components and systems exceeded $300 billion in 2008 in a wide range of market segments. To be successful in this diverse market arena, it is important to have a clear understanding of the market dynamics including market size, competitive environment, barriers and the potential for product differentiation.

The charter for Light Wave Venture is to assist companies along the path to success in the development of business opportunities in photonics and successfully maneuver through the business and market environment.

Recent events have shown that experience is often the key ingredient that can turn high risk failure situations to success.

Light Wave Venture was established over 10 years ago, but its management has been in photonics for over 40 years. Over that period, the photonics industry has seen it share of tumultuous years. Since the company was founded, it has assisted over 100 companies ranging from startups to large multi-billion dollar corporations. Light Wave Venture has been involved at the founding level with several new companies. It specializes in developing early and mid stage companies by providing assistance in funding and direct management services.

Light Wave Venture has helped companies build a focused platform that can be the foundation for a “pure play” market opportunity or the basis for a common technology platform that can service a diversity of market applications.