Solight Overview
Solight has developed static solar lighting systems for illuminating buildings during the day. The company’s systems consist of an optimized static collector, a transport and distribution module, and hybrid dispersion units, offering an affordable and practical method of using natural, full-spectrum solar light for widespread interior daytime lighting. Solight’s systems are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to make buildings healthier and more energy efficient.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
—Apr 2014
$750KAug 2021
$800KDec 2022
Latest News
growth-positive
יוצאת מהגראז': סולייט מביאה את אור השמש למשרד החשוך
Solight, an Israeli company, has developed a technology that brings natural sunlight into buildings, replacing artificial light and potentially saving up to 40% of electricity. The company also highlights the health benefits of exposure to natural light. Solight was founded in 2012 and has received funding from various sources, including the European Unions Horizon 2020 program and South Israel Bridge (SIBF II). The company is currently installing its technology in various locations in Israel and is looking to expand into the European market, where regulations requiring energy-neutral buildings by 2030 could provide a significant opportunity.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
8 early-stage Israeli startups chosen for EU grant
Eight early-stage Israeli startups have been awarded grants in the European Commissions SME Instrument Program. Israeli companies won a higher percentage of grants compared to companies from other countries. The grantees specialize in various fields such as environment, alternative energy, communications, nanotech, biotech, and transportation. The grants aim to help small- and medium-sized businesses advance the development of high-potential products. The Israeli winners of €50,000 grants include Access for Life, BreedIT, DryGair Energies, MMA Tech, PowerSines, Solight, TerraGenic, and ThermaSphera. The SME Instrument Program is focused on independent companies with fewer than 250 workers and revenues under €50 million. The program provides funding for innovative companies in various fields, including those that may not receive funding from venture capital funds.
Investment
| Sector | Energy Tech |
Funding
| Total funding | $3.36M |
| Last funding | $50K |
| Stage | A |
| Rounds | 7 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.solight-energy.com/ |
Locations
Yozma Street 3, Tirat Carmel, Israel
Photos & Videos
5 item(s)
Solight Business
Business models
B2C, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Climate TechEnergy TransitionEco-Efficient Energy UsageEnergy TechEnergy Production & SourcesEnergy Consumption & EfficiencyTarget Customer
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareReal Estate & ConstructionDevelopmentIndustrial ManufacturingCore Technology
—Tags (13)
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Solight @ Kipod Circular CenterSolight @ Kedma HotelGeographic Markets
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$3.36M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$50K
Last funding
A
Funding stage
7
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
—Apr 2014
$750KAug 2021
$800KDec 2022
Private Equity Funding
Convertible Debt
Dec 2022
$50K
A Round
Aug 2021
$750K
Seed
Apr 2014
Undisclosed
Horizon GreenTech Ventures
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Jun 2017
$171.43K
GrantEvent
Mar 2017
$1.76M
EU Horizon 2020
GrantEvent
May 2016
$55K
EU Horizon 2020
GrantEvent
Jun 2014
$570K
Office of the Chief Scientist
Solight Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
—Apr 2014
$750KAug 2021
$800KDec 2022
All Events
Convertible Debt
Dec 2022
$50K
A Round
Aug 2021
$750K
Seed
Apr 2014
Undisclosed
Horizon GreenTech Ventures
GrantEvent
Jun 2017
$171.43K
GrantEvent
Mar 2017
$1.76M
EU Horizon 2020
GrantEvent
May 2016
$55K
EU Horizon 2020
GrantEvent
Jun 2014
$570K
Office of the Chief Scientist
Solight News
2 articles
growth-positive
יוצאת מהגראז': סולייט מביאה את אור השמש למשרד החשוך
Solight, an Israeli company, has developed a technology that brings natural sunlight into buildings, replacing artificial light and potentially saving up to 40% of electricity. The company also highlights the health benefits of exposure to natural light. Solight was founded in 2012 and has received funding from various sources, including the European Unions Horizon 2020 program and South Israel Bridge (SIBF II). The company is currently installing its technology in various locations in Israel and is looking to expand into the European market, where regulations requiring energy-neutral buildings by 2030 could provide a significant opportunity.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
8 early-stage Israeli startups chosen for EU grant
Eight early-stage Israeli startups have been awarded grants in the European Commissions SME Instrument Program. Israeli companies won a higher percentage of grants compared to companies from other countries. The grantees specialize in various fields such as environment, alternative energy, communications, nanotech, biotech, and transportation. The grants aim to help small- and medium-sized businesses advance the development of high-potential products. The Israeli winners of €50,000 grants include Access for Life, BreedIT, DryGair Energies, MMA Tech, PowerSines, Solight, TerraGenic, and ThermaSphera. The SME Instrument Program is focused on independent companies with fewer than 250 workers and revenues under €50 million. The program provides funding for innovative companies in various fields, including those that may not receive funding from venture capital funds.
Investment
Solight Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 4 |
| Team members | 2 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 99/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| Registrar ID | 514723683 |
| Crunchbase | solight-ltd |
| Phone | +972544485677 |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-01-19T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2015-12-06T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |