At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 53 Laser companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Laser Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Quintessent
Quintessent is a Santa Barbara start-up that commercializes quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits.
Founder(s): Alan Liu
Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Laser, Machine Learning, Semiconductor
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Indrio Technologies
Indrio’s patented laser-based chemical detection technology is poised to disrupt the 32B chemical sensor iot space.
Founder(s): Ritobrata Sur
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Electronics, Industrial Automation, Laser, Sensor
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Alluxa
Alluxa is a manufacturer of optical filters and thin-film coatings in Santa Rosa, California.
Founder(s): Mike Scobey
Location: Santa Rosa, California, United States
Industries: Electrical Distribution, Laser, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications
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Capsulaser
Capsulaser is a laser technology company that creates tear-resistant capsulotomy during cataract surgery.
Founder(s): David Mordaunt
Location: Livermore, California, United States
Industries: Health Care, Laser, Medical, Medical Device
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Applied Spectra
Applied Spectra, Inc. provides laser ablation (LA) and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instruments for isotopic analysis.
Founder(s): Jong Hyun Yoo
Location: West Sacramento, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Product Research
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3D-SensIR
3D-SensIR Inc., a sensor hardware startup company based in the greater Los Angeles area.
Founder(s): Rengarajan Sudharsanan
Location: Stevenson Ranch, California, United States
Industries: Construction, Laser, Sensor
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Coherent
Coherent is a global manufacturer of laser and laser-based solutions for industrial, commercial, and scientific applications.
Founder(s): Eugene L. Watson
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Commercial, Laser, Manufacturing
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Sciton
Sciton designs and manufactures advanced lasers and light sources for aesthetic medical purposes.
Founder(s): Daniel Negus, Jim Hobart
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Health Care, Laser, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Medical, Medical Device
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Reveal Lasers
Reveal Lasers is a global leader in the innovation of minimally invasive surgical procedures, medical and aesthetic solutions.
Founder(s): Eyal Buchbinder
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetics, Health Care, Laser, Medical, Medical Device
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Spectra – Physics
Spectra-Physics delivers breakthrough technologies that transform the way businesses operate and people live.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Laser, Manufacturing
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Attollo Engineering
Attollo Engineering’s core purpose is developing ultra-compact and highly functional optoelectronic devices and systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Camarillo, California, United States
Industries: Civil Engineering, Construction, Laser, Sensor
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Reliant Technologies
Reliant Technologies, LLC develops aesthetic clinical solutions to rejuvenate aging and environmentally damaged skin.
Founder(s): Len DeBenedictis, Maynard A. Howe
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, Health Care, Laser, Medical
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Palomar Technologies
Palomar Technologies is a global leader in total process solutions for advanced photonics and microelectronic device packaging.
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Location: Carlsbad, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Laser, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Wireless
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BlissLights
BlissLights specializes in creating unique indoor and outdoor laser lights.
Founder(s):
Location: San Marcos, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Lighting
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Advanced Office
Advanced office smart office solutions and equipment that make their office more efficient, reliable, and productive.
Founder(s):
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Customer Service, Laser, Printing, Software
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LongWave Photonics
LongWave Photonics provides terahertz Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) systems for imaging, spectroscopy and heterodyne receivers.
Founder(s):
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Health Care, Laser, Manufacturing, Real Time
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Pavilion Integration Corporation
Pavilion Integration Corporation is a manufacturing company that develops solid-state lasers and laser modules.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Industrial Engineering, Laser, Manufacturing
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Lumenous Device Technologies
Lumenous Device Technologies performs precision component fabrication, laser-processing, and finishing services.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Industrial, Industrial Automation, Laser, Manufacturing
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Nova Crystals
Nova Crystals, Inc. is a developer of laser and LED components for fiber-optic data/telecommunications applications.
Founder(s): Felix Ejeckam
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Lighting, Telecommunications
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Hai Tech Lasers, Inc
For over 30 years, Hai Tech Lasers, Inc. has specialized in precision industrial laser marking and laser engraving.
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Location: Santa Clarita, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Laser, Machinery Manufacturing
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TVLogic
TVLogic, designer and manufacturer of LCD and OLED High Definition displays.
Founder(s):
Location: Burbank, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Manufacturing
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On Demand Therapeutics
On Demand Therapeutics provides an implantable device for laser-activated, on-demand release of drug therapies to the back of the eye.
Founder(s): Bruce Cleveland
Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, Laser, Therapeutics
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Aduro Laser
Aduro Laser is a provider of laser processing of tubular components for the medical device industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Davis, California, United States
Industries: Health Care, Laser, Manufacturing, Medical Device
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Scandic
Scandic specializes in providing coil springs, four-slide stampings, precision progressive stampings, and CNC wire forming.
Founder(s):
Location: San Leandro, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, Industrial, Laser, Manufacturing, Sustainability
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DataRay
DataRay designs and manufactures ISO-compliant laser beam profilers for the photonics industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Redding, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Manufacturing, Photography
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Mobius Photonics
Mobius Photonics is a designer, developer and manufacturer of fiber lasers and amplifiers for semiconductors.
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Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Manufacturing, Semiconductor
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VORTRAN Laser Technology
VLT is a company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of instrumentation grade laser diode modules and OEM optical subsystems.
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Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Industries: Internet of Things, Laser, Manufacturing
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Mirrorcle Technologies
Mirrorcle Technologies develops optical microelectromechanical system technology.
Founder(s): Veljko Milanovic
Location: Richmond, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Laser, Lighting, Optical Communication
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Tribal Existance Productions Worldwide
International Extreme High Power Laser light Show Rental, Laser Logo Billboard Display Signage and Lighting Design Services Worldwide.
Founder(s):
Location: Rohnert Park, California, United States
Industries: Events, Laser, Lighting
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Foreal Spectrum
Foreal Spectrum manufactures and sells beam splitters, laser prisms, laser windows, scanning mirrors, thin-film polarizers and X-cubes.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Life Science, Manufacturing, Retail
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BeamQ
BeamQ engaged in selling high quality lasers, DPSS laser, laser diodes and handheld high power laser pointers.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing
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Dimensional Eye
Dimensional Eye is an innovative small business focusing on advances in photogrammetry and laser.
Founder(s):
Location: Calabasas, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, Laser, Software
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Galileo Digital
Galileo Digital is the distributor of laser graphics motion picture film scanners, as well as xStor FilmSAN and FilmNAS.
Founder(s):
Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States
Industries: Asset Management, Digital Media, Film Production, Laser, Manufacturing
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R&I Industries
R & I Industries is a metal fabrication company that provides laser cutting, tube bending, welding, shearing CAD and engineering services.
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Location: Ontario, California, United States
Industries: CAD, Industrial Manufacturing, Laser, Manufacturing
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Jimani
Jimani specializes in the manufacturing of fiber laser marking and provides laser job shop services.
Founder(s):
Location: Oxnard, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing
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Mollenhauer
Mollenhauer deals with construction surveying, subdivision mapping, civil engineering and laser scanning services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glendale, California, United States
Industries: Civil Engineering, Construction, Consulting, Laser
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American Veterinary Hospital
American Veterinary Hospital is a healthcare industry that provides the best medical attention for every animal.
Founder(s):
Location: Stockton, California, United States
Industries: Health Care, Hospital, Laser, Medical, Pet
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TherMark
TherMark Holdings specializes in laser marking technology that produces high-contrast, high-resolution marks on a variety of surfaces.
Founder(s):
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Laser, Service Industry
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Agility Communications
Agility Communications provides laser solutions such as tunable transponder and laser for the optical network.
Founder(s): Greg Fish
Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Manufacturing, Optical Communication
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Associated Podiatry Group of San Carlos
Associated Podiatry Group is to provide the best podiatric care for patients.
Founder(s):
Location: San Carlos, California, United States
Industries: Diabetes, Health Care, Laser, Medical
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Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley
Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley offers treatment for cornea, cataracts, glaucoma & oculoplastic, including laser vision correction.
Founder(s): Peter Zeegen
Location: Encino, California, United States
Industries: Health Care, Hospital, Laser, Medical
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LaserMD Pain Relief
Pain Relief, Reinvented (TM). Deep Tissue Laser Therapy results can be permanent or long-lasting. Get pain-free, fast, & powerful treatment.
Founder(s):
Location: Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Industries: Health Care, Laser, Medical, Therapeutics
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Particle Beam Lasers
Particle Beam Lasers designs and develops components & subsystems for the control of particle beams.
Founder(s):
Location: Northridge, California, United States
Industries: Commercial, Laser, Manufacturing
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Laser Prismatics
Laser Prismatics offers laser and photonics solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Industrial, Laser
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Acuity Research Inc
Acuity Research develops laser distance sensors and laser measurement systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
Industries: Laser
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Off Lease Laser
Off Lease Laser is one of the Best Laser equipment selling company which sells Modern Laser equipment for cosmetic treatment.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetics, Laser
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Laserzone 1
Laserzone 1 specializes in the laser printing industry that offers printer fleet management and laser printer repair services.
Founder(s):
Location: Torrance, California, United States
Industries: Laser, Manufacturing, Printing, Service Industry
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UMakers
UMakers provides 3D print, laser engraving and CNC router services.
Founder(s):
Location: Upland, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, Laser
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Dermasweep
Dermasweep offers a diverse range of non-invasive and non-surgical procedures for all types of skincare treatments.
Founder(s):
Location: Camarillo, California, United States
Industries: Beauty, Cosmetic Surgery, Health Care, Laser, Medical Device
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Clone Digital Print and Copy
Clone Digital Print and Copy focused on providing advanced print and graphics technology services.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Rosa, California, United States
Industries: Graphic Design, Laser, Printing
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Mike O’Dell Surveys
Mike O’Dell Surveys is a civil engineering & land surveying specializing in construction, land surveying & various services.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Construction, Landscaping, Laser
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Zap’O Marks
Zap’O Marks offers laser and metal engraving as well as precision making services to a wide range of industries.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Commercial, Laser, Printing
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Optical Dimensions
Optical Dimensions engages in the development of technology for non-contact measurement of surface finish for industrial markets.
Founder(s):
Location: Foothill Ranch, California, United States
Industries: Laser
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