Growth19 August 2025

PowerPhotonic secures £2.6m from Maven Capital Partners to scale operations

Maven Capital Partners led a £2.6m investment to support the precision optics pioneer across its UK and US facilities.

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PowerPhotonic designs and manufactures precision micro-optics and complex freeform optics for high-power laser systems. The company operates facilities in Scotland and Arizona.

PowerPhotonic has secured £2.6m in funding from Maven Capital Partners to scale its operations in the UK and US. The investment, which includes contributions from Maven Income and Growth VCTs and IFS Maven Equity Finance, follows previous support from Archangels and Scottish Enterprise. The capital will be deployed to expand manufacturing facilities, drive sales and marketing efforts, and target new high-growth verticals where demand for advanced laser optics is accelerating.

From the founder

"Joining PowerPhotonic at this exciting juncture is a real privilege. The momentum created by this investment opens the door to cutting-edge innovation and deeper collaboration. I’m looking forward to building on the company’s strong foundation and working with our exceptional team to shape the next chapter of our growth."

Amanda Robertson

Group CEO at PowerPhotonic

Investor perspective

"PowerPhotonic’s commercially proven technology, strong IP portfolio and experienced team underpin a highly scalable business with significant global potential. The company operates in sectors where demand for precision optics is accelerating, and its ability to deliver complex, high-performance components sets it apart. We are excited to support PowerPhotonic’s next phase of growth and believe the business will significantly benefit from the value-add of a strategic investor with significant experience in growing businesses globally."

David Milroy

Partner, Maven Capital Partners