Optoprim

What Optoprim does

Optoprim is a European value-added distributor and technical integrator of photonics equipment, founded in France in 1994 and headquartered in Massy. The company distributes optical components, laser sources, optoelectronics, instrumentation, positioning systems, and microscopy solutions sourced from a curated portfolio of international manufacturers including nLIGHT, Broadcom, Cobolt/Hübner, Sciencetech, Photodigm, Optilab, Leonardo, and others. Optoprim operates from three European sites — France (Massy and Fontenay Trésigny), Italy (Milan, since 1996), and Germany (Munich, since 2004) — and employs approximately 50 people, down from ~90 reported in 2022.

The company's revenue model is primarily hardware sales of photonics equipment, supplemented by technical consulting, application engineering, and after-sales service. There is no e-commerce self-serve channel; sales are conducted through direct contact with the commercial team. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a per-project basis, consistent with the B2B research and industrial customer mix. Optoprim addresses two primary segments: Research & Academia (university labs and research institutes) and Industry & Manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, defense, telecom, energy, medical devices). The company maintains sub-brands MorePhotonics and Optoprim Microscopie for specialized verticals.

In December 2022, NCI led a private equity investment in Optoprim Group alongside Re-Sources Capital and group managers, with founder Jean-Pierre Sevestre transferring a significant stake. The deal was structured to support European growth and international expansion. As of 2022, Optoprim reported approximately €60 million in revenue. The company continues to add new products to its portfolio, most recently launching the Cobolt 06-HPLD high-power diode laser series in May 2026.

Name

Optoprim

Legal name

OPTOPRIM SAS

Website

https://optoprim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Optoprim is a European value-added distributor of photonics equipment — lasers, optical components, optoelectronics, and instrumentation — serving research institutions and industrial customers across France, Italy, and Germany through curated partnerships with international manufacturers and technical integration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photonics Equipment Distribution

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM)

Keywords

• Photonics distribution
• Optical components
• Laser systems
• Optical instrumentation
• Spectral analysis equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Monza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photonics Equipment Distribution: Optoprim generates revenue primarily by distributing optical components, lasers, instrumentation, and photonics equipment sourced from international manufacturers to research institutions and industrial clients across Europe. The company acts as a value-added reseller and technical integrator, providing application support, system design, and after-sales service. Revenue is derived from the sale of equipment, components, and associated technical services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Optoprim is a European value-added distributor of photonics equipment, supplying optical components, laser sources, optoelectronics, instrumentation, and positioning systems sourced from international manufacturers. The company provides technical consulting, application engineering, system integration, and after-sales support to research institutions and industrial clients. With nearly 30 years of experience and three offices in France, Italy, and Germany, Optoprim acts as a single European access point for a curated portfolio of photonics technologies.

Product overview

Optoprim is a European photonics distributor founded in France in 1994, operating as a multi-product platform offering optical components, photonics instrumentation, laser sources, optoelectronics, positioning systems, and microscopy solutions. The company distributes products from multiple technology partners across several distinct categories: (1) Optical Components including filters, active optical components (SLM, OCT gratings), standard optics, ultra-black coatings, laser beam delivery optics, optical fibers, mechanics, and industrial vision; (2) Instrumentation covering spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, fiber spectrometers, OCT spectrometers), laser metrology (wavelength meters, spectrum analyzers, beam profilers, autocorrelators, power/energy measurement), optical metrology (interferometers, electronic autocollimators, goniometers), colorimetry, and non-destructive testing; (3) Lasers & Sources including continuous-wave lasers (fixed wavelength, tunable, DBR, CO2, HeNe, industrial fiber, ultra-narrow linewidth, laser safety), pulsed lasers (femtosecond, nanosecond, picosecond), LEDs, broadband sources (supercontinuum, LDLS, LED, Xenon), laser diodes and drivers, solar simulators, and laser protection equipment; (4) Optoelectronics including modulators (intensity, phase, IQ, MIOC), photodiodes, silicon photomultipliers (SiPM), pyro-meters, thermopiles, Time-of-Flight 3D sensors, optical transmitters/transceivers, and Power Over Fiber; and (5) Positioning systems including motors, rotation stages, nano-positioning stages, translation stages, and multi-axis systems. The company operates subsidiaries focused on microscopy (Optoprim-Microscopie) and advanced photonics solutions (MorePhotonics), and maintains three main sites in France (Massy/Fontenay), Italy (Milan), and Germany (Munich).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MorePhotonics: A sub-brand of Optoprim focused on advanced photonics products including lasers and optical modules, with its own website at morephotonics.com.
• Optoprim Microscopie

Products and services

• Optical Components
• Photonics Instrumentation
• Lasers and Light Sources
• Optoelectronics Modules
• Cobolt 08-01 High Spectral Finesse CW Lasers
• Cobolt 06-HPLD High-Power Diode Lasers
• Femtum UltraTune 3400 Tunable Fiber Laser
• Supercontinuum Source SC-PRO (YSL)
• Sciencetech Solar Simulators
• Raycus ABP Variable Beam Profile Fiber Lasers
• nLIGHT Programmable Beam Fiber Lasers
• Broadcom Power over Fiber Modules
• Optilab Optical Transmitter with Tunable Laser
• Broadcom Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) Sensors
• Photodigm DBR Laser Diodes
• Amphelia Single-Frequency Ultra-Stable Fiber Laser Systems

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• More PhotonicscoreTechnology or IntegrationMore Photonics is a key supplier partner providing laser modules and fiber amplifiers featured on Optoprim's website. The partnership gives Optoprim access to narrow-linewidth laser modules, fiber amplifiers, and other advanced photonics sources sold through Optoprim's European distribution network. Optoprim redirects customers to More Photonics' own website for the full product catalog.
• SciencetechcoreTechnology or IntegrationSciencetech is a major supplier of solar simulators and specialized illumination systems sold exclusively through Optoprim in France. The partnership covers Sciencetech's full range of solar simulators including Fully Reflective, Ultra High Efficiency, Highly Collimated, Large Area, and Low Cost series products.
• OptilabcoreTechnology or IntegrationOptilab supplies advanced photonics equipment to Optoprim including lightwave transmitters, IQ modulators, multi-functional integrated optical chips (MIOC), tunable lasers, and optical transceivers. Optoprim serves as a distribution channel for Optilab products in the French and broader European market.
• BroadcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroadcom supplies Power over Fiber (PoF) modules and Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPM) through Optoprim. The partnership covers Broadcom's optical power converters for energy and data transmission over fiber, and photomultiplier sensors for photon detection applications.
• nLIGHTcoreTechnology or IntegrationnLIGHT is a key supplier of high-power fiber lasers, fiber-coupled diode lasers, and programmable beam fiber lasers sold by Optoprim. Products include Element and Pearl series diode lasers, fiber lasers in the 3–200 kW range, and programmable beam shaping lasers. Founded in 2000 in Vancouver, Washington, nLIGHT is recognized for its vertical integration in laser manufacturing.
• Cobolt / Hübner PhotonicscoreTechnology or IntegrationCobolt (part of Hübner Photonics) supplies high-performance DPSS and narrow-linewidth diode lasers, continuous-wave lasers, and modulated laser series (05-01, 06-01, 08-01) through Optoprim. The partnership covers wavelengths from 405 nm to 1064 nm with powers up to 500 mW, including high spectral finesse and narrow linewidth lasers.
• Leonardo Electronics USsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLeonardo Electronics US supplies high-power diode laser arrays and stacks to Optoprim. Leonardo is known for laser diode solutions used in defense and aerospace applications, and has contributed to major programs including the HAPLS petawatt laser system. Optoprim distributes Leonardo's diode arrays and stacks in Europe.
• PhotodigmcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhotodigm supplies high-performance DBR (Distributed Bragg Reflector) diode lasers sold through Optoprim, covering wavelengths from 730 nm to 1090 nm with approximately 30 wavelength options optimized for atomic and molecular spectroscopy transitions. These lasers are used in scientific research, quantum optics, and medical instrumentation.
• SpectrolightsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSpectrolight supplies the TLS (Tunable Laser Source) series of picosecond supercontinuum lasers with tunable filters, sold through Optoprim. The TLS series covers 410–1700 nm with variable repetition rates and bandwidth, used in fluorescence microscopy, time-resolved spectroscopy, and hyperspectral imaging applications.
• FemtumsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFemtum supplies mid-infrared fiber lasers including the UltraTune 3400 (2.8–3.4 µm tunable, <250 fs pulses) and the AMP 2800 fiber amplifier. These lasers target applications in laser-matter interaction, frequency combs, IR spectroscopy, and quantum optics, distributed by Optoprim in Europe.
• Asahi SpectrasupportingTechnology or IntegrationAsahi Spectra supplies monochromatic xenon light sources including the MAX-350 and MAX-303 series, distributed by Optoprim. These fiber-coupled illumination systems are used in photocatalysis, chemical analysis, spectroscopy, and fluorescence applications, featuring a long lifetime of over 10,000 hours.
• Elliot MartocksupportingTechnology or IntegrationElliot Martock supplies precision fiber optic alignment accessories including XYZ flexure stages, fiber launch solutions, automated alignment systems (DAli series), and multi-axis translation/rotation/tilting stages. Optoprim distributes these products for photonics laboratory and production applications.
• Optical EnginessupportingTechnology or IntegrationOptical Engines supplies custom fiber laser platforms including Power Engine modules and Laser Blade amplifiers, as well as thulium fiber lasers at 2 µm. Optoprim offers these as custom integration solutions, combining diode lasers with fiber optics and electronics for specialized photonics applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Edmund Optics: Global optics manufacturer and distributor with extensive European operations. Competes with Optoprim in optical components and increasingly in laser/optics system integration for industrial customers.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Global Japanese manufacturer of photonic detectors, light sources, and optoelectronic components. Some of Hamamatsu's products overlap with Optoprim's distributed lines (photodiodes, SiPMs, light sources), and they sell direct to similar European research customers.
• Thorlabs: Vertically integrated US-based photonics manufacturer and distributor with global catalog sales. While Optoprim is a pure distributor, Thorlabs competes for the same customer wallet and increasingly offers turnkey solutions that compete with value-added distribution.
• Newport / MKS Instruments: Major photonics equipment manufacturer and broad-line supplier of lasers, optics, and motion control. Overlaps with Optoprim in laser sources, optical metrology, and positioning systems for research and industrial applications.
• Coherent: Global laser and photonics manufacturer serving industrial, scientific, and medical markets. Competes with several Optoprim supplier lines (lasers, fiber lasers) via direct sales and could disintermediate distributors at scale.

Direct peers

• Laser 2000: Germany-based photonics distributor offering lasers, optics, and measurement equipment to research and industry. Highly comparable business model and target customer base as Optoprim, with strong overlap in fiber lasers and spectroscopy.
• Photon Lines: UK and France-based photonics distributor specializing in lasers, imaging, and spectroscopy. Overlaps with Optoprim in product categories (laser sources, optical metrology, spectroscopy) and serves similar research and industrial customers across Western Europe.
• Laser Components: Germany-based specialist photonics distributor offering lasers, optical components, and optoelectronics across Europe. Closest direct peer to Optoprim with similar product breadth, technical sales model, and European DACH-region presence.
• AMS Technologies: European distributor of photonic, thermal management, and power electronic components. Direct competitor to Optoprim in laser, optics, and optoelectronics distribution with comparable pan-European technical sales coverage.
• Elliot Scientific: UK-based specialist distributor of photonics, laser, and microscopy components. Comparable to Optoprim's Optoprim Microscopie sub-brand and overall distribution model for research customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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