Amazon has invested in programmable optics startup Lumotive through its Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund.

While the size of the investment wasn’t disclosed, the funding formed part of Lumotive’s Series B round, during which the company raised $59 million.

ITHCA Group, Oman's sovereign tech fund, also participated in the round, and the company has previously been backed by Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, and Samsung Ventures.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Lumotive develops optical semiconductor solutions using its patented Light Control Metasurface technology, which the company says turns photonics into a digital platform, “unlocking breakthroughs in sensing, optical switching, and communication.”

With its new generation of solid-state Lidar systems, Lumotive says it is now supporting applications including autonomy, robotics, and smart infrastructure.

"These investments reinforce the transformational potential of our programmable optical semiconductor platform," said Dr. Sam Heidari, CEO of Lumotive. "As global industries embrace software-defined automation, Lumotive is uniquely positioned to deliver the intelligent sensing solutions needed for the future of robotics, logistics, and manufacturing. This funding fuels our mission to scale rapidly and lead this new wave of innovation."