Anello Photonics
Silicon photonics gyroscope maker for GPS-denied navigation.
Anello Photonics develops SiPhOG (Silicon Photonic Optical Gyro), enabling GPS-denied navigation across defense, commercial, and autonomous platforms. Led by CEO Mario Paniccia (ex-Intel Fellow/CTO and GM of the Silicon Photonics Group) and COO Kevin Sullivan (ex-Intel/Lucent), the company counts Lockheed Martin among its strategic investors.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, CA
- Founded
- 2018
- Employees
- Undisclosed
- Total funding
- $25M Series B-2 (May 2026)
- Stage
- Series B
- Status
- active
- Domains
- Website
- www.anellophotonics.com
Founders2
- FounderMario PanicciaCEO, Chairman, and co-founder of Anello Photonics; 22-year Intel veteran and former Intel Fellow/CTO and GM of Intel's Silicon Photonics Group; PhD from Purdue, elected member of the National Academy of Engineering.
- FounderKevin SullivanCOO of Anello Photonics; 20+ years in photonics and fiber optics, including 14 years at Intel and prior work in Lucent Technologies' fiber-optics division.
Investors9
- FundCatapult VenturesVenture capital investor that co-led Anello Photonics' Series B and participated in its Series B-2 round.
- FundOne Madison GroupInvestment firm that co-led Anello Photonics' Series B and participated in its Series B-2 round.
- FundNew Legacy VenturesVenture capital investor in Anello Photonics' Series B and Series B-2 rounds.
- FundIronGate CapitalVenture capital investor in Anello Photonics' Series B and Series B-2 rounds.
- FundMana VenturesVenture capital investor in Anello Photonics' Series B and Series B-2 rounds.
- FundMESHLead investor in Anello Photonics' $25M Series B-2 round (May 2026).
- FundIn-Q-TelCIA-backed not-for-profit strategic investment firm for national security.
- FundWashington Harbour PartnersArlington, VA growth-equity fund focused on cybersecurity, government technology, and national-security-relevant enterprise technology.
- FundLockheed Martin VenturesStrategic investment arm of Lockheed Martin, investing in deep-tech pioneers.
Cap table0
Approximate ownership by holder. Indexed holders link to their records.
Raised per round
Percentages marked ~ are not disclosed. Some are a generic VC-pattern model (founders/team weighted heaviest, option pool lightest, other holders evenly) sized to whatever's left undisclosed — a standard industry shape, not this company's actual cap table.
| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred (Series B-2) | ~12.5% | |
| Preferred (Series B-2) | ~12.5% | |
| Preferred (Series B-2) | ~12.5% | |
| Preferred (Series B-2) | ~12.5% | |
| Preferred (Series B-2) | ~12.5% | |
| Preferred (Series B-2) | ~12.5% | |
| Preferred (Series B-2, New) | ~12.5% | |
| Preferred (Series B-2, Lead) | ~12.5% |
Contracts4
- ContractNavy SBIR Phase I — Alternative Navigation for Hypersonic Vehicles in GPS-Denied EnvironmentsSix-month Phase I SBIR contract to demonstrate Anello's optical-gyroscope and sensor-fusion navigation technology for hypersonic vehicles in GPS-degraded/denied environments.
- ContractNavy SBIR Phase II Option — N234-P02 NAVAIR Open Topic for Logistics in a Contested EnvironmentThirty-month Phase II Option SBIR contract to demonstrate Anello's SiPhOG and sensor-fusion navigation technology for NAVAIR logistics in contested/GPS-denied environments.
- ContractArmy SBIR Phase II — xTech Search 7 Finalist Open TopicEighteen-month Phase II SBIR contract, following an xTech Search 7 finalist win, to demonstrate Anello's optical-gyroscope navigation technology in GPS-denied environments.
- ContractAPFIT Award for GPS-Denied Navigation Production Scaling$20M APFIT award to accelerate production and fielding of Anello Photonics' GPS-denied navigation technology.
Programs0
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Frequently asked
- What does Anello Photonics do?
- Anello Photonics develops SiPhOG (Silicon Photonic Optical Gyro), enabling GPS-denied navigation across defense, commercial, and autonomous platforms. Led by CEO Mario Paniccia (ex-Intel Fellow/CTO and GM of the Silicon Photonics Group) and COO Kevin Sullivan (ex-Intel/Lucent), the company counts Lockheed Martin among its strategic investors.
- Where is Anello Photonics headquartered?
- Anello Photonics is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and was founded in 2018.
- How much funding has Anello Photonics raised?
- Anello Photonics has raised $25M Series B-2 (May 2026) in disclosed funding.
- Does Anello Photonics hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links Anello Photonics to 4 government contracts.
Sources & citations6
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Anello Photonics is registered at 4699 Old Ironsides Drive, Suite 150, Santa Clara, CA 95054
SAM.gov (federal entity registry, via OpenGovUS): Anello Photonics Inc. — SAM Entity RegistrationVerified2026-07-26 - 2
Mario Paniccia, ex-Intel Fellow/CTO and GM of Intel's Silicon Photonics Group, is CEO of Anello Photonics
Unite.AI: Dr. Mario Paniccia, CEO of ANELLO Photonics – Interview SeriesVerified2026-01-01 - 3
Anello Photonics secures an additional $25M Series B-2 to accelerate production of its GPS-denied navigation solutions, led by MESH with Washington Harbour Partners, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Catapult, New Legacy Ventures, One Madison Group, IronGate Capital, and Mana Ventures
PR Newswire: ANELLO Photonics Secures Additional $25M to Accelerate Production of its GPS-Denied Navigation SolutionsVerified2026-05-04 - 4
Anello Photonics' silicon photonics optical gyroscope (SiPhOG) enables GPS-free navigation
GPS World: ANELLO's silicon photonics optical gyroscope is enabling GPS-free navigationVerified2026-01-01 - 5
Anello Photonics reveals Series B funding co-led by Lockheed Martin, Catapult Ventures, and One Madison Group
SVDaily: Anello Photonics Reveals Series B FundingVerified2024-11-19 - 6
Anello Photonics was founded in 2018 by Mario Paniccia and Mike Horton
PrivCo: Anello Photonics Company Profile: Financials, Valuation, and GrowthVerified2026-08-02