spotLESS Materials
YC S19State College, US · Founded 2018 · 6 employees · 2 known investors
spotLESS Materials develops nature-inspired liquid-entrenched smooth surface (LESS) coatings that repel liquids, sludge, and contaminants while enabling self-cleaning properties for industrial applications including sanitation, automotive, and medical sectors.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)
spotLESS Materials was founded in 2018 by Birgitt Boschitsch and Tak-Sing Wong.
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseedAug 2024Source ↗
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Competitors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2020 | $999.5K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $225K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does spotLESS Materials do?
- spotLESS Materials develops nature-inspired liquid-entrenched smooth surface (LESS) coatings that repel liquids, sludge, and contaminants while enabling self-cleaning properties for industrial applications including sanitation, automotive, and medical sectors.
- Who founded spotLESS Materials?
- spotLESS Materials was founded by Birgitt Boschitsch, Tak-Sing Wong in 2018.
- Who are spotLESS Materials's investors?
- spotLESS Materials's investors include 1855 Capital Partners, Y Combinator.
- Where is spotLESS Materials headquartered?
- spotLESS Materials is headquartered in State College, US.