HyLight
YC S23Paris, FR · Founded 2022 · 37 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors
HyLight develops hydrogen-powered airships equipped with advanced sensors and AI technology to monitor critical infrastructure including power lines, railways, and pipelines, enabling early risk detection. The company serves utility companies across Europe, helping prevent infrastructure failures and associated disruptions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyHardwareHydrogen EnergyB2BClimateAerospaceFranceEurope
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
HyLight was founded in 2022 by Thomas Laporte, Martin Bocken, and Josef Rokusek.
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Thomas LaporteinCo-founder & Chief Business Officer (CBO)Thomas Laporte is co-founder and Chief Business Officer at HyLight, where he works on energy infrastructure solutions for utilities focused on defect detection and emissions reduction.
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Martin BockeninCEO & co-founderMartin Bocken is co-founder and CEO of HyLight with an engineering background and experience launching multiple entrepreneurial projects.
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Josef RokusekinCo-founder & CTOHe has a background in mechanical engineering and sustainable energy.
Investors · 7
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
- $4MraisedApr 2024 · 4 sources
Collaborative Fund, Kima Ventures, Ring Capital, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
The YC application· Summer 2023 batch
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HyLight do?
- HyLight develops hydrogen-powered airships equipped with advanced sensors and AI technology to monitor critical infrastructure including power lines, railways, and pipelines, enabling early risk detection. The company serves utility companies across Europe, helping prevent infrastructure failures and associated disruptions.
- Who founded HyLight?
- HyLight was founded by Thomas Laporte, Martin Bocken, Josef Rokusek in 2022.
- Who are HyLight's investors?
- HyLight's investors include Earth Venture Capital, Kima Ventures, MyAsiaVC, Teampact.ventures, Y Combinator, Collaborative Fund, Ring Capital.
- How much funding has HyLight raised?
- HyLight has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is HyLight headquartered?
- HyLight is headquartered in Paris, FR.