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
Priced at
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Total raised
$13.0M
Last round
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Who backs Photara?

9 investors
InvestorType
US National Science FoundationOther
Breakthrough EnergyOther
Prelude VenturesVenture capital
Baruch Future VenturesFamily office
Voyager (US)Venture capital
Kibo InvestFamily office
WovenEarth VenturesFund of funds
Ahren Innovation Capital—
Pace Ventures—
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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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