Cinema chain Imax invests in Laser Light Engines' series B round as part of strategic partnership.

Laser Light Engines, a US-based maker of lights for cinema projectors, has raised $13m in its series B round from a venture consortium including strategic backer Imax.

The other investors in the B round include venture capital firms Braemar Energy Ventures and Harris & Harris Group.

As part of the investment, Laser will develop a customised version of its lights for use in Imax digital projection systems, making the chain the exclusive large format cinema user for up to…