GoKawiilDutch startup Morphotonics lands €40M to expand nanoimprint lithography into data centers
Morphotonics, a Netherlands-based nanoimprint lithography company that makes waveguide displays for AR glasses, has raised €40 million to scale production and expand into optical components for data centers. The round included 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, BOM, Invest-NL, the European Innovation Council Fund, a Dutch family office, and the European Investment Bank. The funding extends a round that began in 2024 as the company rides growing demand for smart glasses displays.
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Morphotonics' technology already underpins waveguides in devices like Meta's Ray-Ban Display and Magic Leap, and smart glasses shipments are projected to reach 12.2 million units by 2030, creating pressure for manufacturers to scale display production. Expanding into data center optics signals the company is betting its nanoimprint process can serve broader photonics markets beyond wearables, diversifying its business as competition in AR displays intensifies.
- Morphotonics raised €40M to scale nanoimprint lithography production and enter data center optics.
- Its technology creates waveguide displays used in smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban Display and Magic Leap.
- Smart glasses demand is surging, with shipments expected to hit 12.2 million units by 2030.
Source: techcrunch.com — Ivan Mehta, 2026-09-22
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