Aeluma, Inc.

Aeluma, Inc. is a semiconductor company focused on developing optoelectronic and electronic devices for sensing, communication, and computing applications. The company's core mission is to enable high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective semiconductor technologies by integrating compound semiconductors with mass-market silicon manufacturing. Founded in 2019, Aeluma is headquartered in Goleta, California.

Aeluma produces semiconductor materials and chips utilizing compound semiconductors on large-diameter substrates, which facilitates their use in mass-market microelectronics. Its technology finds applications across diverse sectors, including mobile, automotive, artificial intelligence (AI), defense and aerospace, communication, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), high-performance computing, and quantum computing. Notable products include InGaAs LiDAR sensors and quantum dot laser photonics, with the company's approach enabling the production of high-performance compound devices on conventional 12-inch silicon at a significantly reduced cost.

Under the leadership of CEO and Director Jonathan Klamkin, Aeluma has garnered multiple grants from government agencies such as DARPA, DOE, the Navy, and NASA, validating its technological advancements. Recent developments include securing over $4 million in government contracts for quantum materials and lasers in April 2026, and receiving a NASA award for integrated quantum dot lasers. The company also appointed Willy Rachmady as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem in April 2026. Aeluma is strategically positioned to disrupt optical and compound semiconductor markets, with a focus on transitioning to production in 2026, and has engaged in partnerships, such as with Thorlabs, to advance silicon photonics for quantum computing and communication.