OSCP Raises Series A Led by New Science Ventures for Photonic Gyroscopes

OSCP Closes Series A Led by New Science Ventures

OSCPS Motion Sensing Inc., operating as OSCP, has raised a Series A round led by New Science Ventures. The funding was announced on October 1, 2026. The company did not disclose the amount raised.

What the Company Does

OSCP is a Montreal-based company founded in 2015 that designs and manufactures photonic gyroscopes and inertial measurement units (IMUs) for navigation when GNSS is jammed, degraded or unavailable.

Its sensors pair an optical gyro axis with a MEMS inertial suite. The company targets tactical-grade photonic accuracy at MEMS-like size, weight, power and cost. The products are made in Canada and are ITAR-free.

OSCP's customers span defence, space, marine and subsea, rail and ground robotics. Named organizations include Thales, Safran, Hitachi Rail and the Canadian Department of National Defence.

The Round

• Round type: Series A
• Lead investor: New Science Ventures
• Announced: October 1, 2026
• Stage: Series A

Investors

The round included participation from:

• New Science Ventures (lead)
• Emerging Ventures
• 2050 Capital

The funding amount was not disclosed.

Why It Matters

Assured navigation in GNSS-denied or degraded environments has become a priority across defence, aerospace and autonomous systems. OSCP's approach combines an optical gyro axis with a MEMS inertial suite — an architecture intended to deliver photonic-grade accuracy within the size, weight, power and cost envelope typical of MEMS devices.

Two attributes stand out for buyers and partners: the sensors are manufactured in Canada, and they are ITAR-free. Both factors can matter for programs with procurement restrictions or allied-nation supply chain requirements.

The customer roster — spanning defence primes such as Thales and Safran, rail operator Hitachi Rail, and the Canadian Department of National Defence — indicates the technology has moved beyond pure R&D into deployed or programmatic use across multiple sectors, including marine and subsea, space, and ground robotics.

Acquisition Angle

For acquirers in defence electronics, inertial navigation or photonics, OSCP offers a differentiated sensor architecture, a Canadian manufacturing base, and an ITAR-free positioning that could ease integration into allied defense supply chains. The presence of New Science Ventures as lead, alongside Emerging Ventures and 2050 Capital, signals continued institutional support at the Series A stage.

With GNSS resilience a growing procurement theme, OSCP's photonic gyroscope and IMU portfolio sits in a segment where strategic interest is likely to remain strong.