SirenOpt

SirenOpt is a materials science company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2022 as a spin-out from UC Berkeley's Chemical Engineering program. The company specializes in non-destructive, real-time manufacturing intelligence solutions, focusing on sustainable and smart manufacturing of advanced materials. SirenOpt has successfully raised a total of $9.84 million, including a $6.6 million seed round in July 2024.The company's core innovation combines low-energy cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) systems with machine learning to create real-time material fingerprints. These fingerprints provide valuable data for manufacturers, enhancing decision-making and process optimization. Key products include PlasmaSens™ and PlasmaSmart™, which help transform manufacturing challenges into actionable insights. SirenOpt's solutions cater to various applications, including batteries, aerospace, semiconductors, electronics, and renewable technologies, supporting both inline production and offline research and development. The company collaborates with notable institutions and has established partnerships within the industry.