eyeo
eyeo develops next-generation image sensors utilizing proprietary color splitting technology based on nano-photonic structures. This approach eliminates traditional color filter light loss, resulting in enhanced sensitivity and superior low-light performance. The technology enables higher resolution and improved color accuracy for applications in consumer electronics, automotive vision, and medical imaging.
- Consumer Electronics
- Hardware
- Semiconductor
Funding
Raised to date
€55MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Est. $60Macross 2 rounds
BD+2€40M · Series A
Announced May 2026 · from article date
Disclosed cumulative: $60M
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional image sensors utilize color filters that absorb a significant portion of incoming light, leading to reduced sensitivity and image quality, particularly in low-light conditions. This limitation also hinders the ability to scale pixel sizes below approximately 0.5 microns, impacting the development of more compact and higher-resolution imaging systems.
Solution
eyeo develops advanced image sensors by replacing conventional color filters with proprietary nanophotonic color-splitting technology. This approach efficiently guides specific light wavelengths to individual pixels without the absorptive losses inherent in traditional filters. The result is a substantial increase in light sensitivity, enabling superior performance in challenging lighting environments. Furthermore, this technology allows for the creation of smaller pixels, facilitating higher resolution imaging in more compact form factors. eyeo's solution is compatible with existing CMOS sensor platforms, offering a pathway to enhanced imaging capabilities across various applications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial equipment, and security devices that require advanced image sensor performance.
Features
- Nanophotonic color-splitting technology that guides light wavelengths to pixels, eliminating absorptive color filters.
- Enhanced light sensitivity, enabling up to 3x improvement in low-light performance compared to traditional sensors.
- Native color fidelity achieved through precise wavelength guidance, ensuring accurate color reproduction.
- Capability to enable sub-0.5-micron pixel sizes for ultra-compact, high-resolution imaging.
- Compatibility with existing CMOS sensor manufacturing processes and foundries.
- Technology applicable across consumer electronics, automotive, medical imaging, and security sectors.