Strategic partner Continental has supplied $25m in series C funding for the optics technology developer, boosting its stake to 18%.

Tyre and vehicle technology producer Continental has invested an amount reported by VentureBeat to be $25m in US-based optics display technology developer DigiLens, increasing its stake to 18%.

DigiLens is working on waveguide optics technology that can be used to create ultra-thin displays for products such as augmented reality headsets, and larger displays for use in products such as automotive vehicles.

Continental provided the funding in the form of series C investment. It originally participated in DigiLens’ $22m series B…