Fibertek
Develops advanced lasers and electro-optic systems for space and defense applications, including lidar and laser communications; participates in NASA additive-manufacturing projects for space-based lidar transmitters.
- CEO / Founder
- Guy Beaghler
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $2.98M
- Key Investors
- NASA; Department of Energy
Technology & Products
Key Products
Laser Technologies; Lidar Systems; Optical Communications Hardware; Engineering Services
Technological Advantage
Fibertek has over 40 years of experience in developing advanced lasers and electro-optic systems for space and defense, with a strong track record of NASA and DoD partnerships. Its proprietary laser technology is independently verified through successful missions like ICESat-2, where it achieved 2 trillion pulses. The company's advantage lies in its deep domain expertise and long-standing customer relationships, which are difficult to replicate. While not primarily an additive manufacturing company, its participation in NASA additive-manufacturing projects suggests potential integration of AM for compact, lightweight components.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides mission-critical, space-qualified laser and lidar systems with high reliability and longevity, reducing mission risk and enabling advanced space and defense applications.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in space-qualified lasers with high reliability and longevity; 2 trillion pulses on ICESat-2; long-standing relationships with NASA and DoD.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, U.S. Department of Defense, aerospace prime contractors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space
Competitors
Space Micro Inc.; Gooch & Housego PLC; Honeywell International Inc.
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded in 1983; Celebrated 2 trillionth laser pulse on NASA's ICESat-2 mission (2025); Selected for DARPA LunA-10 Moon Infrastructure Project (2023)
Notable Customers
NASA; U.S. Department of Defense; DARPA
Funding rounds
- Grant$130K2017-08Lead: NASA · Source: Preqin
- Grant$849,622Lead: NASA · Source: LinkedIn