Photara

San Carlos, CA · Founded 2022 · Privately Held (backing)

Manufacturer of equipment and materials to replace silver on silicon solar cells with base metals. Photara is based in San Carlos, CA and was founded in 2022. Its last reported valuation was $25.5 million in Aug 2025. It has raised $13 million.

Last reported valuation

$25.5M

Oct 2026

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Total raised

$13.0M

Last round

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How much has Photara raised?

$13.0Macross 0 recorded rounds

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Photara investors

9 investors are on record for Photara, including US National Science Foundation, Breakthrough Energy, Prelude Ventures and Baruch Future Ventures.

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How much has Photara raised?: Photara has raised $13.0M in total across 0 recorded funding rounds.