Lytro (Entertainment, Hardware) — Funding, Investors & Signals 2026

Lytro

Empowering artists, scientists, and innovators with unparalleled freedom and control through the most advanced Light Field imaging platform.

Founded 2006 51-200 employees Series D Total: $215.75M Entertainment, Hardware +2

Lytro is a pioneering company established in 2006 by Executive Chairman Ren Ng, renowned for his groundbreaking Stanford Ph.D. research on Light Field imaging. The company aims to revolutionize imaging technology, offering artists, scientists, and innovators unprecedented freedom and control through its advanced Light Field imaging platform. In 2012, Lytro made waves with the introduction of its first consumer Light Field camera, and by 2014, it launched the second-generation platform with a range of products including the Lytro ILLUM, Lytro Desktop, Lytro iOS Mobile Application, and the Lytro Development Kit, diversifying the use of Light Field technology across various sectors. In 2015, the company expanded its focus to include cinematography, virtual reality, and scientific and industrial applications, cementing its position as a central player in the burgeoning technology ecosystem of Light Field imaging. Additionally, Lytro released significant updates for Lytro ILLUM and Lytro Power Tools, providing users with comprehensive and advanced tools to explore Light Field technology, a monumental development for the field of computational imaging. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, Lytro has secured substantial backing from premier venture capital firms such as Andreessen-Horowitz, Greylock Partners, and NEA, with the most recent Series D investment amounting to a noteworthy $60.00M in February 15, 2017. With its continued innovation and robust financial support, Lytro stands as a promising player in the ever-evolving realm of advanced imaging technology.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Series D	••••••	10	•••• ••••	15 Feb 2017
Series C	••••••	1		09 Feb 2016
Venture Round	••••••	3		25 Feb 2015
Series C	••••••	7	•••• ••••	13 Nov 2014
Series B	••••••	7	•••• ••••	20 Nov 2013

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Series D

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15 Feb 2017

Series C

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09 Feb 2016

Venture Round

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25 Feb 2015

Series C

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13 Nov 2014

Series B

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20 Nov 2013

FAQ About Lytro

Empowering artists, scientists, and innovators with unparalleled freedom and control through the most advanced Light Field imaging platform.

Lytro was founded in 2006.

Lytro operates in the following industries: Entertainment, Hardware, VR/AR, Media.

Lytro has approximately 51-200 employees.

Lytro has completed 7 funding rounds, raising a total of $215.75M. The latest funding stage is Series D.

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