What EPIGAP Optronic does

EPIGAP Optronic GmbH is a privately held German specialty semiconductor manufacturer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Berlin Köpenick. The company designs and fabricates LED chips and photodiode chips across an unusually broad spectral range — from 200 nm UV-C through the visible spectrum and near-infrared up to 2,300 nm short-wave infrared (SWIR) — alongside VCSELs, monolithic displays, broadband LEDs, and custom multi-chip assemblies. Its service offering spans chip fabrication, photonic assembly, test and qualification, and contract R&D, indicating both a catalog parts business and a project-based custom development operation.

The company serves three primary end markets: medical technology and biophotonics, safety and security, and industrial sensor technology. Go-to-market is hybrid — direct sales to OEM customers combined with distribution through established electronics and photonics catalogs including DigiKey, Farnell, amstechnologies, and Meetoptics. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a B2B model of negotiated contracts and custom quotations rather than standardized retail pricing. Headcount is small (1–10 employees), and historical institutional backing includes a 1998 funding round from eCAPITAL and IBB Ventures.

Operationally, EPIGAP positions itself around small-to-medium production runs, spectral breadth, and the ability to deliver both off-the-shelf components and tailored photonic assemblies — a profile that competes less on commodity LED scale and more on specialty wavelength coverage and customer-specific engineering support. Recent commercial activity (SMD SWIR LED launch in June 2025, a new interactive website in April 2025, and confirmed participation in SPIE Photonics West 2026) signals active product and channel development despite the company's modest size.

Name

EPIGAP Optronic

Legal name

EPIGAP OSA Photonics GmbH

Website

https://epigap-optronic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EPIGAP Optronic is a Berlin-based German specialty semiconductor manufacturer of LED and photodiode chips spanning UV-C to SWIR wavelengths, serving medical, industrial sensor, and safety/security customers via direct sales and catalog distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Optoelectronic Components

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL), Photodiodes & Discrete Photodetectors (HDAHAHAL)

Keywords

• LED chip manufacturing
• Photodiode components
• Semiconductor photonic assembly
• UV SWIR LEDs
• Custom photonics development

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Component Sales: Sale of standard LED chips, SMD LEDs, THT LEDs operating across UV, visible, infrared, and SWIR wavelengths. Components are sold through online distributors for small quantities and directly for bulk orders.
2. Photodiode/Detector Sales: Sale of photodiode chips and components in various formats including chips, SMDs, and THTs for sensing and detection applications.
3. Custom Photonic Assembly Services: Custom development and manufacturing of photonic assemblies including chip on board, multi-chip LED assemblies, and specialized packaging for specific customer requirements.
4. Small and Medium Production Runs: Ability to produce small and medium quantities upon special customer request, providing flexibility for niche market customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EPIGAP Optronic GmbH manufactures LED chips, photodiode (PD) chips, SMD LEDs, THT LEDs, monolithic displays, broadband LEDs, point sources, VCSELs, and multi-chip photonic assemblies operating across the 200 nm UV-C to 2300 nm SWIR spectrum. The Berlin-based company also provides in-house chip fabrication, photonic assembly, test & qualification, and R&D services for industrial, medical, and security applications.

Product overview

EPIGAP OSA Photonics GmbH is a German semiconductor manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of LED and photodetector products. The core offering includes LED Chips (UV-C through SWIR from 200nm to 2300nm), LED SMD, LED THT, Detectors (photodiodes), Point Sources and VCSELs, Monolithic Displays and Reticles, and Broadband LEDs. These products are supported by manufacturing services including chip fabrication (lithography, metalization, dicing), photonic assembly (wire-bonding, chip-on-board, packaging), testing and qualification, and R&D services. The company manufactures in Berlin Köpenick and serves industrial, medical technology, and security sectors with both standard components and custom solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED Chips Semiconductor LED chips operating between 200 nm (UV-C) and 2300 nm (SWIR), including UV, VIS, IR, and SWIR LED chips manufactured in Berlin using lithography, metalization, etching, dicing, mapping, and binning processes.
• LED SMD Surface-Mount Device LEDs including UV SMDs, VIS SMDs, IR SMDs, Broadband LEDs, Multi-Chip LED SMDs, and LEDs on Starboards designed for automated surface-mount assembly onto PCBs.
• LED THT Through-Hole Technology LEDs including UV THT, VIS THT, and IR THT variants designed for through-hole mounting on circuit boards.
• Detectors (Photodiodes) Photodiode detectors available in chip, SMD, and THT form factors used in sensing and detection applications across industrial, medical, and security sectors.
• Point Sources and VCSELs Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) and point source LEDs operating in red and infrared wavelengths for sensing and illumination applications.
• Monolithic Displays and Reticles Integrated monolithic LED displays showing numbers, letters, and reticles used in medical technology, safety displays, and measurement instruments.
• Broadband LEDs Wavelength-conversion LEDs producing broad spectral output utilizing phosphor or other conversion materials to generate wide-spectrum light emission.
• Multi-Chip Assemblies Custom multi-chip LED and photodiode assemblies combining UV to SWIR wavelengths in single packages, including chip-on-board configurations and custom photonic assemblies for specialized industrial applications.
• Chip Fabrication Services Semiconductor chip fabrication services including lithography, metalization, etching, dicing, mapping, and binning performed at the Berlin, Germany production facility.
• Photonic Assembly Services Assembly services including pick and place, wire-bonding, encapsulation, chip-on-board mounting, SMD packaging, and TO packaging enabling custom photonic assembly for specific application requirements.
• Test & Qualification Services LED and photodiode testing services including burn-in testing, reliability testing, environmental testing, and supply chain management ensuring product quality and performance standards.
• R&D Services Research and development services including optical, mechanical, and electrical design, prototyping, and product development supporting custom LED and photonic component development.
• SMD SWIR LEDs with Highest Output Power Groundbreaking SMD-format SWIR LEDs with the highest output power available in the market, targeting industrial, medical, and security applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEDs operating between 200 nm (UV-C) and 2300 nm (SWIR)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DigiKeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigiKey is a major global electronic component distributor offering EPIGAP OSA products through their online platform. Products are available for convenient ordering in small quantities for testing and evaluation with fast delivery times.
• FarnellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFarnell (part of Avnet) distributes EPIGAP OSA LED components through their online platform, enabling easy access for engineers and manufacturers to purchase EPIGAP products for prototyping and production.
• amstechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributoramstechnologies serves as an additional online distribution channel for EPIGAP OSA Photonics products, expanding the company's marketplace reach.
• MeetopticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeetoptics is an online optics-focused distribution platform that offers EPIGAP OSA products, targeting the optics and photonics engineering community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Roithner Lasertechnik: Austrian specialty LED and laser diode manufacturer offering UV through IR wavelengths with strong customization and small-batch capabilities. Direct functional peer to EPIGAP across niche LED chips, photodiodes, and bespoke photonic assemblies for industrial, medical, and research customers.
• Marktech Optoelectronics: US-based specialty LED and photodetector manufacturer with deep UV to SWIR coverage and custom packaging services. Comparable to EPIGAP as a niche-focused IDM serving medical, industrial sensing, and security markets with both standard and custom components.
• Laser Components: German photonics distributor and manufacturer with broad UV-to-SWIR LED, photodiode, and laser product lines. Closely comparable European competitor serving industrial, medical, and research markets with both catalog and custom offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Vishay Intertechnology: Large global discrete semiconductor and passive component manufacturer with a significant optoelectronics portfolio including LEDs and photodiodes. Overlaps with EPIGAP in SMD and THT photodetector/LED components for industrial and medical applications.
• ams Osram: Global leader in optoelectronic semiconductors with broad LED, laser, and sensor portfolios spanning UV to IR. Overlaps directly with EPIGAP in LEDs and photodiodes, but competes across a vastly larger portfolio and customer base.
• Excelitas Technologies: Global photonics components manufacturer with LED, photodiode, sensor, and laser offerings across UV to IR. Overlaps with EPIGAP in detector and LED components for medical, industrial, and security markets.
• Lumentum: Major photonic device manufacturer spanning lasers, VCSELs, and photodetectors across visible and IR/SWIR wavelengths. Comparable to EPIGAP in VCSEL and SWIR product lines, particularly for sensing and industrial applications.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese incumbent in photodetectors, LEDs, and photonic devices across UV to IR, including SWIR. Direct overlap with EPIGAP's detector and LED business, particularly in medical, scientific, and industrial instrumentation.
• Nichia: World's largest LED manufacturer with dominant UV and visible LED technology. Competes with EPIGAP on UV LED chips particularly for sterilization and curing, though at vastly larger scale and broader product range.

Emerging players

• Luminus Devices: Specialty high-power LED and IR/VCSEL manufacturer serving projection, medical, industrial, and specialty lighting. Comparable to EPIGAP in focus on custom and specialty wavelength LEDs rather than commodity lighting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/epigap-osa-photonics-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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