Last updated 2026-09-04
- Acquired by ISP Optics for $18M, Dec 2016
- Went public on TASE (RPOL), May 2025
- Raised $41M Follow-on PO led by Public investors, May 2025
Total raised
$75.6M
Last: Public Offering 2025-05
Stage
Public
Founded
2010
Headcount
75
HQ
Petah Tikva, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
RP Optical Lab is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Israeli company that develops and manufactures advanced electro-optical systems, including precision lenses, infrared optics, thermal imaging systems, and customized optical assemblies. Their products are primarily used in defense, homeland security, medical, and commercial markets. The company was founded in June 2010. In May 2026, RP Optical Lab's co-founders highlighted the company's strategic pivot from medical lenses to the defense market, which resulted in a 400% increase in shares and a valuation of NIS 3 billion.
Funding history · 3 rounds · $75.6M total
4 events/rounds · $75.6M Total Funding: $34.6M in Private Equity, $41.0M in Public Equity
May 2025
★ Public investors
Jan 2024
★ Manor Evergreen★ Manor Evergreen Investments Fund Limited Partnership
May 2019
Headcount over time
75 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Petah Tikva, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- When was RP Optical Lab founded?
- RP Optical Lab was founded in June 2010.
- What is RP Optical Lab's primary sector?
- RP Optical Lab's primary sector is Aerospace, Defense & HLS.
- How many employees does RP Optical Lab have?
- RP Optical Lab has 11-50 employees.
- Who are the co-founders of RP Optical Lab?
- The co-founders of RP Optical Lab are Pavel Redishko (CTO) and Ran Carmeli (President).
- When was RP Optical Lab acquired and by whom?
- RP Optical Lab was acquired by ISP Optics in December 2016 for $18,000,000.
- What is the current status of RP Optical Lab?
- RP Optical Lab is currently a public company, with a Public Offering in May 2025.
- What products does RP Optical Lab specialize in?
- RP Optical Lab specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced electro-optical systems, including precision lenses, infrared optics, thermal imaging systems, and customized optical assemblies.
- What was the valuation of RP Optical Lab in May 2026?
- According to a May 2026 news report, RP Optical Lab had a value of NIS 3 billion (approximately $800 million USD).
Team · 7
Ran Carmeli
Founder · Founder & President
Pavel Rashidko
Founder · Founder & CTO
Dror Sharon
CEO
Ben Mazal
EVP Marketing & Sales
Evgeni Kogan
COO
Tsofnat Yosef
CFO
Igor Frenzel
EVP Engineering
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Technologies
Target customers
Tags
infraredsensorsdual-useoptronicsdefenseaerospaceoptical-sensorhomeland-securityelectro-opticslenses
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | rp-optical-lab.com/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/1500954 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2010-6 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 75 |
| Market cap | $687.8M |
| Status reason | Acquired by ISP Optics on Dec, 2016 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by ISP Optics 2016-12 $18.0M
| Type | Date | Exchange | Ticker | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPO | 2025-05 | TASE | RPOL |
Radar intelligence
GitHub
| Top repos | sw.swir.release, fw.swir.release, sw.hng.release, fw.hng.release |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | rp-optical-lab.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 1 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514454701 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה ציבורית |
| Incorporated | 2010-06-01 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2023 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — charge (3) |
| Registered address | האילנות 13 כפר סירקין |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-05-12 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2026-01-08 | סילוק שעבוד |