Vilnius, Lithuania | Baltic Photonics & Laser Deep Tech Fund
OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES FUND GP, UAB is a Vilnius-based fund general partner built upon Lithuania’s decades-long legacy as a global laser technology hub. We invest in Baltic photonics startups, university spin-offs, optical component developers and laser system builders, turning world-famous Lithuanian optical research into scalable, export-ready industrial technology.
Lithuania is internationally recognised for its laser and photonics industry, with generations of physicists, optical engineers and research institutions creating breakthrough laser sources, ultrafast systems and photonic components. OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES FUND GP, UAB was founded in Vilnius to capture this regional strength.
Our team combines local Lithuanian laser industry veterans, venture capital specialists, intellectual property lawyers and EU grant experts. We understand the unique challenges of deep photonics hardware: long R&D cycles, complex cleanroom requirements, high prototyping costs and specialised global supply chains.
We support Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian teams, prioritising companies with ties to Vilnius University, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) and other leading Baltic research institutes. We offer both equity investment and non-dilutive R&D grants for early-stage optical technology projects.
Lithuania’s signature deep tech
Industrial & medical imaging
Silicon photonics & PIC
FTMC & university research
We focus exclusively on hard optical and laser technologies, aligned with Lithuania’s existing industrial strengths. We invest from pre-seed to Series A across the Baltic region.
Compact industrial ultrafast lasers, amplified femtosecond sources, laser oscillators, custom laser subsystems for microprocessing, medical ablation and scientific research.
Laser processing workstations, laser ablation, laser cutting, surface modification tools for electronics, aerospace, battery and semiconductor manufacturing.
Ophthalmic lasers, optical biopsy systems, fluorescence imaging, minimally invasive surgical laser tools and point-of-care optical diagnostic hardware.
Compact LiDAR modules, atmospheric monitoring sensors, hyperspectral cameras, pollution tracking and precision distance measurement optics.
Single photon detectors, quantum light sources, entangled photon setups and optical hardware for quantum communication and quantum computing research.
Specialised optical coatings, nonlinear optical crystals, laser gain media, custom glass and advanced materials developed within Baltic research labs.
We maintain close cooperation with FTMC, Vilnius University, Kaunas University of Technology and cross-border Baltic research consortia to translate laboratory discoveries into commercial products.
We support optics PhD and engineer talent retention in Lithuania, connecting skilled optical physicists with startup teams to stop regional brain drain and grow local high-tech jobs.
Our portfolio companies serve customers across EU, US and Asia. We help Baltic laser firms navigate international certification, trade, IP protection and global industrial sales channels.
We measure success by patents filed, prototypes validated, skilled high-tech jobs created in Lithuania and export revenue generated by our portfolio laser and optics companies.
Baltic Portfolio Companies
Core Optical Technology Verticals
New Optical & Laser Patents
Founding Teams from Baltic Research
We accept concept notes on a rolling basis from registered Lithuanian and Baltic companies, university spin-outs and research teams working in laser, photonics and optical hardware. Our technical committee includes local laser industry experts who understand deep hardware development cycles.
For investment inquiries, grant applications, research collaboration, limited partner discussions and media enquiries, contact our team based in central Vilnius. Working hours follow Lithuanian EET / EEST time zone.
Gedimino pr. 10-9b
Vilnius, LT LT-01105
+370 672 45192
info@optical.yachts