LambdaVision
Develops a protein-based artificial retina using a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process in microgravity to restore vision for patients with retinal degenerative diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
- CEO / Founder
- Nicole Wagner
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $22.0M
- Latest Round
- Seed - $7M - May 2024
- Key Investors
- Seven Seven Six; Aurelia Foundry Fund; Seraphim Space; Boryung; E2MC Ventures; Connecticut Innovations; NASA; National Science Foundation (NSF); National Eye Institute
Technology & Products
Key Products
Protein-based artificial retina
Technological Advantage
Proprietary layer-by-layer manufacturing process for protein-polymer thin films, optimized in microgravity to achieve superior homogeneity and performance; patent-protected technology with a worldwide patent application allowed by USPTO.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers a novel treatment that restores functional sight where no cure exists, leveraging microgravity manufacturing to produce highly uniform protein thin films that improve device performance and reliability.
How They Differentiate
Unique protein-based approach using bacteriorhodopsin vs. electronic retinal implants; microgravity-enabled manufacturing for enhanced layer uniformity and performance, with 9 successful ISS missions validating the process.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Patients with advanced retinal degenerative diseases (RP, AMD), ophthalmologists, medical institutions
Industry Verticals
Medical; Biotechnology
Competitors
Pixium Vision; Bionic Vision Technologies
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Secured over $17M in non-dilutive funding from NASA, NSF, and National Eye Institute; completed 9 ISS missions; plans to initiate clinical trials for RP within 3 years.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2009; $5M NASA award in 2020 for ISS development; 9 successful ISS missions; $7M seed round closed in 2025; Partnership with Starlab Space for commercial LEO manufacturing in 2026
Notable Customers
Space Tango; Starlab Space LLC; Voyager Technologies