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OptoGlo, Inc.
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About OptoGlo, Inc.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, OptoGlo, Inc. is an advanced materials company founded in November 2014 by Kevin Donahue and Michael Browne. The company has developed a proprietary film technology featuring "One Way Illumination," which allows a transparent surface to display brightly lit imagery on one side while remaining see-through from the other. This core product is positioned to serve markets such as advertising, signage, wayfinding, and event promotions.
The company's origins are rooted in the technical expertise of its founders. Kevin Donahue, the CEO, has a 25-year background in technology development, with specific experience in image sensing and illumination-related optics, and is a Harvard-educated scientist. President Michael Browne brings entrepreneurial experience and a technical background as a former engineer for Cisco Systems and Google. OptoGlo's business model centers on the manufacturing and sale of its specialized films and solar-powered sign products. The company operates a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Leominster, Massachusetts. The product line includes solar-powered signs that combine backlit illumination with solar energy, offering a wireless and eco-friendly solution for outdoor messaging. These signs are available in various formats, such as the rugged "OptoStand," designed for easy deployment at large events like music festivals and sports tournaments.
OptoGlo has secured a total of $1.96 million in funding over two seed rounds, with the most recent being $1.58 million in late 2023. Morningside is a key institutional investor in the company. This capital supports the production of its advanced material, which can achieve a resolution of over 42 million pixels per square inch, and its all-in-one solar sign packages.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jan 2023 | $10M | $41M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Aug 2021 | $3M | $12M | Undisclosed | — |
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