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L.E.S.S.
Nano Fiber Lighting Systems
About L.E.S.S.
L.E.S.S. (Light Efficient Systems) is a pioneering startup that operates in the lighting technology sector. The company's primary focus is on developing and providing innovative lighting solutions that surpass the performance of traditional LED technologies. The startup's unique nano-active fiber technology has proven to be a game-changing alternative to LED technology, setting a new standard for lighting quality.
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L.E.S.S. serves a broad range of clients, offering custom-designed lighting solutions that are intense, safe, and innovative. The company's technology generates high-quality light with ultra-uniformity and intensity characteristics that exceed current quality standards. The thinness, flexibility, and three-dimensional nature of L.E.S.S.'s laser lighting technology allow for the creation of unique, lightweight, and energy-efficient lighting solutions.
The startup operates in a rapidly growing market, with a business model that revolves around the development and sale of its patented lighting technology. The company generates revenue by providing clients with custom lighting solutions that meet their specific needs.
L.E.S.S. has also demonstrated its potential for growth and success through its collaboration with Automobili Pininfarina, which resulted in the Pura Vision winning the prestigious 2023 Best Conceptual Design award in Europe. The company's commitment to precision and excellence is further evidenced by its attainment of ISO9001 and IATF16949 certifications.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Renens, Switzerland
- Employees
- 22
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.2/100
- Sector
- Transportation, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Biotechnology, Home Improvement, Spinout, EIT Ecosystem, Horizon Europe
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Big Data, Deep Tech, Computer Vision
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Feb 2026 | $16M | $62M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jul 2019 | $13M | $51M | VI Partners | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for L.E.S.S. is 610 monthly website visits, down 1.6% over the last three months. L.E.S.S.'s team declined 8.3% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Venture Kick
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
VI Partners
VentureLab
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Fondation FIT
Other known investors5 additional known investors
EPFL Swiss Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne
Beat Schillig
EIT Climate KIC
Impact51
Technology fund
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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