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Founders / Sudip Shekhar

Sudip Shekhar

Co-founder/CTO of Dream Photonics.

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Dream Photonics

Optical interconnects and photonic packaging that link AI and quantum processors.

Role
Co-founder/CTO
HQ
Vancouver, BC
Founded
2019
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$1.2M
Latest round
Grant, May 11, 2026

Co-founders: Lukas Chrostowski

Investors: PacifiCan, BDC Seed Venture Fund

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Data as of September 29, 2026.

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