Ambient Photonics

Ambient Photonics provides low-light photovoltaic cells as replacement batteries for IoT devices, harvesting energy from indoor and outdoor light to make connected devices power-independent. The company's solar cell technology enables IoT devices, smart home sensors, smart street lighting, and other connected electronics to operate without traditional batteries by converting ambient light into electrical energy. Ambient Photonics' cells feature toxic-free substances, reliability, and flexible deployment options, making them suitable for integration into a wide range of IoT devices and smart city applications. The technology targets the flexible electronics and renewable energy markets, offering a sustainable power source that eliminates the need for battery replacement and reduces electronic waste across IoT infrastructure deployments. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, the company has raised approximately $61M in Series A funding from investors including Fine Structure Ventures, Helios Climate Ventures, Regeneration.VC, Sustainable Future Ventures, I Squared, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Cthulhu Ventures, Future Shape, The Climate Pledge, and SVB. Ambient Photonics differentiates itself through its low-light energy harvesting photovoltaic cells that enable battery-free, power-independent IoT devices using ambient indoor and outdoor light energy.