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Lux Semiconductors

Techstars '20

Albany, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

Lux Semiconductors develops metal core substrates for defense and aerospace electronics that provide enhanced thermal management and high-speed signal routing for applications including aircraft, space assets, and terrestrial vehicles.

Deep TechDefense TechIoTSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

SMShane McMahon
Shane McMahoninNamed on SEC filing
GHGraeme Housser
Graeme HousserinNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 4

ACADEMY INVESTORArlington
AIN VenturesNew York · $500K – $1M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$2.9MraisedApr 2025 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shane McMahonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2.9M
Amount sold
$2.9M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedSep 2022 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shane McMahonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Graeme HousserExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jan 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
LUXTECH Real Estate8 shared keywordsLUXTECH manufactures LED light engines and modules, including specification-grade LED tape and modules for cylindrical, globe, and architectural fixtures. It supplies both mass-produced and custom LED components to luminaire manufacturers and lighting projects.

Companies competing with Lux Semiconductors for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$1.7M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$50K
National Science FoundationPhase II2020$999.8K
National Science FoundationPhase I2018$224.9K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Lux Semiconductors is a pioneer in the use of metal as a material for substrates - Teknovation.bizteknovation.biz · Jul 2024Lux Semiconductors raises $2.3 million for microelectronics packaging technology - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Feb 2023Lux Semiconductors raises $2.3 million in seed-round funding for System-on-Foil semiconductor platform - Ultratechultratech.capital · Feb 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Lux Semiconductors do?
Lux Semiconductors develops metal core substrates for defense and aerospace electronics that provide enhanced thermal management and high-speed signal routing for applications including aircraft, space assets, and terrestrial vehicles.
Who are Lux Semiconductors's investors?
Lux Semiconductors's investors include ACADEMY INVESTOR, AIN Ventures, Techstars, Lockheed Martin Ventures.
How much funding has Lux Semiconductors raised?
Lux Semiconductors has disclosed $4.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Lux Semiconductors headquartered?
Lux Semiconductors is headquartered in Albany, US.