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Sinovia Technologies

YC W17

San Francisco, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 7 employees · 2 known investors

Sinovia manufactures printed light films that emit light uniformly across custom geometries, replacing traditional LEDs, PCBs, and optical components for products where space and thinness are constraints. The company serves manufacturers in consumer products, industrial, and specialty applications seeking thinner, faster, and more sustainable lighting solutions.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareRoboticsHard TechIoTUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

Sinovia Technologies was founded in 2010 by George Burkhard and Whitney Gaynor.

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George BurkhardinFounder/CTO
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Whitney GaynorCo-founder
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Ing-Feng HuNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2023

$2.6MraisedJul 2023 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ing-Feng HuDirector
  • Whitney GaynorExecutive Officer, Director
  • George BurkhardExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$2.6M
First sale
Jan 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$8MraisedSep 2018 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • George BurkhardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Whitney GaynorExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ing-Feng HuDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sinovia Technologies do?
Sinovia manufactures printed light films that emit light uniformly across custom geometries, replacing traditional LEDs, PCBs, and optical components for products where space and thinness are constraints. The company serves manufacturers in consumer products, industrial, and specialty applications seeking thinner, faster, and more sustainable lighting solutions.
Who founded Sinovia Technologies?
Sinovia Technologies was founded by George Burkhard, Whitney Gaynor in 2010.
Who are Sinovia Technologies's investors?
Sinovia Technologies's investors include Y Combinator, Pegasus Tech Ventures.
How much funding has Sinovia Technologies raised?
Sinovia Technologies has disclosed $10.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Sinovia Technologies headquartered?
Sinovia Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco, US.