Radix Ventures backs Fluence Technology with investment in world-leading femtosecond lasers

Fluence Technology, founded by four Polish physicists, has secured PLN 28.1 million in funding to accelerate international expansion and product development. As part of this round, Radix Ventures contributed PLN 3 million, joining Vinci S.A. (PLN 19 million) and existing investors JR Holding, Altamira, Vigo Ventures, Bitspiration Booster, and private investors including Zbigniew Łukasiak.

"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."

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A unique competence center

Fluence Technology produces some of the most technologically advanced lasers – specifically, fiber-based femtosecond lasers – used by manufacturers of advanced electronics in Asia and the United States. The company’s products offer the highest repeatability and precision in micromachining, surpassing older-generation solutions thanks to advanced fiber optic designs.

A major differentiator is Fluence’s nearly zero failure rate of its key laser pulse source, ensuring long-term, maintenance-free operation. While Poland has strong scientific expertise in this field, Fluence is the first company to successfully commercialize it.

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Dr. Michał Nejbauer, CEO of Fluence Technology, explains:

"Our goal is for our lasers to be not only competitive and utilize 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. The Polish market is not sufficiently developed to effectively commercialize such advanced solutions. Therefore, international expansion is crucial. The secured funding will allow us to scale our business and broaden application areas."

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Laser precision in chip and semiconductor manufacturing

The versatility of femtosecond lasers makes them essential in advanced chip and semiconductor manufacturing, one of the fastest-growing technology markets. These lasers are used to create microvias in integrated circuits, where miniaturization demands ever-higher precision, and for micromachining materials such as silicon, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide – vital in automotive and AI chips.

They are also key to the shift toward glass substrates in electronics, enabling millions of micrometer-sized holes in glass interposers that integrate multiple components. Companies such as Intel and Samsung are investing heavily in this transformation, which offers cost efficiency, thermal stability, and faster signal transmission.

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From microelectronics to dual-use applications

The new funding supports Fluence’s strategy to develop existing technologies and pioneer manufacturing capabilities that do not yet exist.

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Bartosz Drabikowski, CEO of Vinci S.A., comments:

"Fluence Technology proves that strong scientific expertise can be the foundation for innovative business in Poland, successfully competing on the global market. 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."

The unique features of Fluence’s lasers – compact size, resistance to shocks and harsh environments, and maintenance-free operation – make them suitable for the most demanding sectors, strengthening their attractiveness for scaling and development.

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Expanding global reach

Modern femtosecond lasers are also used in producing photonic components, microLED displays, consumer electronics parts, and medical devices. Fluence’s key markets include East Asia and the United States, global centers for consumer electronics such as smartphones, smartwatches, and advanced displays. The laser market in which Fluence operates is expected to reach USD 21 billion in 2025, growing to USD 30 billion by 2030.

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About Radix Ventures

Radix Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in deep-tech projects with a transformational impact on both traditional industries—such as manufacturing, energy, and mobility—and emerging sectors of the new economy, including space, dual-use technologies, and next-generation computing. We prefer to back innovations that deliver a positive environmental impact, supporting visionary founders with capital, expertise, and a global network to effectively scale breakthrough solutions.

About Fluence Technology

Fluence Technology excels in developing and producing femtosecond lasers with a unique all-fiber design, ensuring exceptional stability and performance for industrial applications. With a robust presence in the industry, Fluence has crafted fiber-based femtosecond lasers renowned for their oscillator stability, supported by the industry's first 5-year warranty.

Prioritizing quality and performance, Fluence's lasers are widely used in displays, consumer electronics, semiconductors, automotive, and medical devices. Their products are distributed in over 20+ countries, showcasing their global impact and reliability.

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This operation benefits from support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund.

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