ANELLO Photonics

ANELLO Photonics is a Santa Clara, California-based technology company specializing in the development of next-generation inertial navigation solutions. Founded in 2018 by silicon photonics pioneers Dr. Mario Paniccia and Mike Horton, the company's core mission is to democratize access to high-performance navigation sensors by offering affordable, compact, and reliable solutions. ANELLO Photonics aims to fill the void where high-quality meets low-cost in navigation sensors, enabling precise positioning in environments where traditional GPS signals are denied or degraded.

The company's primary innovation is its proprietary Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) technology, which forms the foundation for its range of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Inertial Measurement Units (IMU). Key products include the ANELLO Aerial INS, ANELLO Maritime INS, ANELLO X3 IMU, ANELLO Ground INS, ANELLO Ground IMU, and an Evaluation Kit. These solutions are designed to provide high-accuracy navigation and positioning across various market segments, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, aerospace, defense, maritime, construction, agriculture, trucking, drones/UAVs, and mapping and surveying.

ANELLO Photonics has demonstrated significant market traction and innovation. In November 2024, the company successfully closed a Series B funding round co-led by Lockheed Martin, Catapult Ventures, and One Madison Group, reflecting strong investor confidence. The company also secured $20 million in Department of War APFIT Funding to accelerate GPS-denied navigation capabilities. Recent product launches include the ANELLO Aerial INS at CES 2026 and the ANELLO Maritime INS at CES 2025. ANELLO Photonics has also formed strategic collaborations with companies like Q-CTRL and Mythos AI to advance resilient navigation solutions and was recognized with Innovation and Product Launches awards in the 2025 Naval Technology Excellence Awards for its work in assured positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT).