Name

Kokyo

Legal name

株式会社光響

Website

https://symphotony.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laser and Photonics Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Refractive Surgery Systems (Excimer/Femtosecond Lasers, Phakic IOL Systems, Wavefront/Guidance) (HLAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Femtosecond laser systems
• Laser beam profilers
• Laser safety equipment
• Optical components distribution
• Laser processing machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyoto

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laser and Photonics Product Sales: Sale of proprietary laser products (cleaners, markers, beam profilers, LiDAR, safety equipment) and imported optical components from 300+ international manufacturers. Revenue generated from both product sales and installation/customization services.
2. Laser as a Service (LaaS): Rental, subscription, and trial services for laser equipment, allowing customers to rent or try laser products before purchase. Includes short-term rentals and subscription models.
3. Contract Processing Services: Contract processing services for next-generation power semiconductor materials including SiC, GaN, and diamond, serving major domestic semiconductor manufacturers.
4. Safety Education Seminars: Web-based laser safety education seminars with certification, priced at 19,800 JPY per person for standard plan and 30,800 JPY for plan with protective eyewear. OptiVideo subscription also provides recurring revenue.
5. Online Video Learning (OptiVideo): Monthly subscription video learning service for laser and optics professionals, with monthly seminars included. Contributes to customer education and retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kokyo develops, manufactures, and distributes laser and optical products ranging from femtosecond laser processing machines, mode-locked laser kits, and beam profilers to laser cleaners, markers, LiDAR systems, and laser safety equipment. The company combines proprietary original products with distribution of optical components from over 300 international manufacturers, supported by technical consulting, contract laser processing, LaaS rentals, and OptiVideo subscription education.

Product overview

Kokyo (株式会社光響) operates as a comprehensive laser platformer offering a portfolio of proprietary products, third-party distributed products, and related services. The core proprietary products include ultra-high precision femtosecond laser processing machines (Femto-pro series), various mode-locked fiber laser kits (Yb, Er, Ti:Sapphire) for research and industrial applications, beam profiling systems (LaseView), LiDAR systems including handheld GreenValley International products, laser cleaners, laser markers, digital microscopes, and frequency-stabilized He-Ne lasers. Laser safety products include safety goggles, IR sensor cards, UV/IR viewers, protection plates, partitions, curtains, and protective clothing. The company also provides complementary services including laser safety education seminars, OptiVideo subscription video learning platform, LaaS (Laser as a Service) rental/trial offerings, contract laser processing services, technical consulting, career matching, and M&A advisory services. With over 300 manufacturer partners and 100,000+ product listings, Kokyo serves as a distributor and integrator for the global photonics industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LaseView: Laser beam profiler analysis software product line
• Femto-pro
• Femto-V
• OptiVideo
• LaaS (Laser as a Service)

Products and services

• Femto-pro Ultra-High Precision Femtosecond Laser Processing Machine Three-wavelength (IR/Green/UV) ultra-high precision femtosecond laser processing machine with advanced motion control for precision microfabrication of semiconductors and quantum materials; the HGS variant adds holographic beam shaping for multi-point processing.
• Femto-V Compact Femtosecond Laser Processing Machine Compact general-purpose femtosecond laser processing machine for academic and R&D micro-fabrication experiments, available from 19.8 million yen.
• Femtosecond Laser Kits (Ti:Sapphire, Yb, Er, PM-Er, IR, Green, UV, Broadband Optical Frequency Comb) Educational and research-grade mode-locked laser kits covering 800 nm to 2.4 µm wavelengths, including LAK-TiSa-ML01 (Ti:Sapphire), LAK-Yb-ML01 (Yb fiber), LAK-Er-ML01 and LAK-Er-PMML01 (Er fiber), IR-fs-kit, Green-fs-kit, CPA-20 (UV), LAK-BB-OCS01 (broadband optical frequency comb), and LP-VIS/UV/NIR kits. Co-developed with Kyoto University and priced from 460,000 JPY to 4,480,000 JPY.
• LaseView Laser Beam Profiler System Configurable laser beam profiler system with customizable software and hardware, including 800 mm square large-aperture models, M2 automatic measurement, and micro beam automatic tracking via LaseView 7 software. The LBP-C08VIS next-generation camera set features a 12.4 MP CMOS sensor (4128 x 3008) supporting beam diameters from 17 µm to 8 mm.
• Laser Cleaner (Laser Rust and Coating Removal System) Laser-based cleaning system for rust removal and coating stripping with output range from 50W to 1500W and over 250 domestic installation cases.
• Laser Marker (Laser Marking and Engraving System) Laser marking and engraving systems covering the full wavelength range with extensive product lineup, capable of ultra-fine processing and glass internal marking. The LMS-CO2-30B model uses proprietary optical design to mark heat-sensitive resins.
• Digital Microscope Digital microscope with seamless magnification up to 7500x, 4K camera for clear imaging, and free-angle observation system.
• Frequency-Stabilized He-Ne Laser Frequency-stabilized He-Ne laser with 10^-11 frequency stability and cumulative delivery of over 2,000 units, available in three models for different precision requirements.
• LiDAR Systems (Handheld, Drone, Backpack) Lightweight handheld LiGrip O2 Lite with MLF-SLAM algorithm, Livox Mid-360 and Mid-360S high-density point cloud sensors, and LiDAR360 MLS point cloud processing software for 3D mapping, surveying, BIM, and infrastructure inspection.
• Laser Safety Goggles (LPG Series and LPG-GIR-2) Laser safety goggles with high optical density (OD) protecting against specific wavelengths from 180 nm to 11000 nm, including the LiDAR-specific LPG-GIR-2 model (900-2400 nm with 75% visible light transmission). LPG series starts from 17,000 JPY.
• Laser Safety Equipment Line (IR Cards, UV/IR Viewers, Protection Plates, Partitions, Curtains, Clothing, Signage) Comprehensive laser safety product line including IR sensor cards (KK-SWIR-TR at 9,980 JPY), UV/IR viewers (VIR series, 350-2000 nm), laser protection plates (TSLa series, OD 4-6), partitions, curtains, light-blocking boxes, heat-resistant protective clothing (up to 400°C), and magnetic laser signage sets.
• LaaS (Laser as a Service) Rental and Trial Service Subscription, rental, and trial service for laser products including assembled units (e.g., 200,000 JPY/month) and IR femtosecond laser kit rentals (878,000 JPY/week or 2,108,000 JPY/month), enabling try-before-buy and capital-expenditure-free access.
• Laser Safety Education Seminar Web-based laser safety education seminar compliant with JIS C 6802:2025 and labor safety health regulations, issuing completion certificates. Priced at 19,800 JPY per person (standard) and 30,800 JPY (with protective eyewear). 7-day viewing plan also available.
• OptiVideo Subscription Video Learning Service Monthly subscription-based video learning service for laser and optics professional knowledge, featuring courses from renowned professors and monthly seminars. Premium members receive free access to laser safety education seminars.
• Contract Laser Processing Service Contract processing service for next-generation power semiconductor materials including SiC, GaN, and diamond, serving major domestic semiconductor manufacturers.
• Optical System Consulting and Custom Product Proposal Service One-stop technical consulting service for design, prototyping, new development, and modification of optical systems, including contract development (受託開発).
• Optical Industry Career Matching Service Career matching service connecting optical technology professionals with opportunities in the laser and photonics industry.
• Optical Industry M&A and Business Succession Advisory M&A and business succession advisory services for companies in the optical and laser industry.
• Exail Variable Optical Delay Line Imported from Exail for distribution in Japan; enables femtosecond to picosecond-scale delay control for quantum technology and ultra-fast optical measurement applications.
• Workshop of Photonics ORISANDO Variable Spatial Phase Difference Element Imported from Lithuanian manufacturer Workshop of Photonics (WOP) for distribution in Japan; variable spatial phase retarder used in quantum computer research applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced measurement man-hours in quantum computer and semiconductor development through automated M2 measurement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Workshop of Photonics (WOP)coreTechnology or Integration · 6 April 2026Workshop of Photonics, a Lithuanian photonics company specializing in femtosecond laser microfabrication and quantum photonics research tools, has partnered with Kokyo for the import and distribution of its optical products in Japan. Kokyo began importing and selling WOP's spatially variable phase retarder 'ORISANDO' for quantum computer-related research applications.
• ExailcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 March 2026Exail, a company specializing in precision optical devices for quantum technology and optical communication, has partnered with Kokyo for the import and distribution of its Variable Optical Delay Line product in Japan. The product enables femtosecond to picosecond-scale delay control for quantum technology and ultra-fast optical measurement applications.
• Light ConversioncoreTechnology or IntegrationLight Conversion (Lithuania) is the manufacturer of the CARBIDE 3-wavelength femtosecond laser source used in Kokyo's Femto-pro ultra-high precision laser processing machine. This is a long-term product integration partnership for the Japanese market.
• GreenValley International (GVI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreenValley International (US) is the manufacturer of handheld, drone, and backpack LiDAR systems distributed by Kokyo in Japan. Kokyo handles the full range of GVI products including LiGrip O2 Lite, LiAir drones, and LiDAR360 processing software, with rental and demo options available.
• Pico TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPico Technology (UK) is a manufacturer of PC-based oscilloscopes and sampling instruments. Kokyo serves as the premier agent for Pico Technology in Japan, distributing the full range of PicoScope products including high-bandwidth sampling oscilloscopes, deep-memory oscilloscopes, and vector network analyzers.
• Swamp OpticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwamp Optics (USA) manufactures innovative, cost-effective ultrafast pulse measurement products (FROG and GRENOUILLE). Kokyo serves as the authorized distributor in Japan.
• Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering (Hirao Kazuyuki Laboratory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKokyo developed and commercialized its IR and UV femtosecond laser kits under the supervision of Professor Kazuyuki Hirao, Director of the Kyoto University Nanotechnology Hub. This academic-industry collaboration underpins Kokyo's femtosecond laser kit development capabilities.
• Kyoto Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKokyo collaborated with Kyoto Institute of Technology researchers on mode-locked fiber laser development, as evidenced by published research papers utilizing Kokyo products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lumentum: US photonics company producing lasers, optical components, and 3D sensing/LiDAR modules. Comparable in LiDAR and ultrafast-related components but as part of a much larger diversified photonics portfolio.
• MKS Instruments: US photonics equipment and instruments provider with Newport, Ophir, and Spectra-Physics brands covering lasers, beam profiling, and optical components. Direct overlap with Kokyo's LaseView beam profiler and laser safety/metering lines.
• nLight: US semiconductor and industrial fiber laser maker, with growing exposure to ultrafast and quantum-adjacent applications. Comparable to Kokyo's femtosecond/ultrafast focus at much larger industrial scale.
• Trumpf: German industrial laser and machine tool major with broad ultrafast, marking, and cleaning product lines. Overlaps with several Kokyo product categories, particularly laser cleaning and ultrafast processing.
• IPG Photonics: Leading fiber laser manufacturer with industrial laser systems for marking, cleaning, and materials processing. Comparable to Kokyo's laser cleaner and marker businesses but at substantially greater scale and direct-sales reach.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japan-headquartered global leader in photonics components, detectors, and laser systems. Comparable as a Japanese photonics company spanning lasers, optics, and measurement, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Coherent (formerly II-VI): Global laser systems and photonics major with broad portfolio spanning ultrafast lasers, beam profilers, and materials processing. Overlaps with Kokyo's Femto-pro and LaseView lines but operates at much larger industrial scale.

Direct peers

• Edmund Optics: Global distributor of optical components, lenses, and laser-related products serving research and industrial customers. Highly comparable to Kokyo's role as a multi-principal photonics platformer/distributor with a broad catalog.
• Thorlabs: US-based designer and manufacturer/distributor of photonics products including laser sources, optics, and beam measurement instruments. Closely parallels Kokyo's mix of proprietary products and third-party distribution for research customers.

Regional players

• Optoprim: France-based distributor of laser and optical components from multiple international manufacturers, focused on the European market. Closest functional analogue to Kokyo's multi-principal distributor model, but geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KokyoLasers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Kokyoinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Kokyo.Inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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