Tynt
Boulder, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
Tynt develops a patented Reversible Metal Electrodeposition (RME) platform for dynamic dimming and smart tinting of transparent surfaces, ranging from smart eyewear to building facades. The technology enables tunable light transmission, blackout, and switchable mirror functions for adaptive hardware applications.
Founders & leadership
Tynt was founded in 2020 by Michael McGehee, Tyler Hernandez, and Michael Strand.
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Michael McGeheeChief Scientist
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Tyler HernandezCEO & Co-founder30 Under 30 2023
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Michael StrandCofounder30 Under 30 2023
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Ameen K. SaafirPresident
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John DwyerCOO + CPO
Board
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Chris CollierBoard director
Investors · 10
AvilaGolden Beach · $500K – $2.5Mvia Patricia Wexler · inferred
Azolla VenturesCambridge
Buff Gold VenturesBoulder
KOMPAS VCHørsholm · $1.1M – $5.4M
Prime Impact FundCambridge · $1M – $4M
Disruptive VenturesreportedNew York
GreycroftreportedNew York · $100K – $5M
Inovia CapitalreportedMontreal · $250K – $8M
Metamorphic VenturesreportedNew York
Starlight Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMiami · $100K – $3M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$15.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2025
▶$2.7MraisedNov 2025 · 18 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.7MraisedNov 2025 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ameen K. SaafirExecutive Officer, Director
- Sebastian PeckDirector
- Johanna WolfsonDirector
- Michael McGeheeDirector
- Chris CollierDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.7M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- First sale
- Oct 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$7.1MraisedApr 2023 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$7.1MraisedApr 2023 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chris CollierDirector
- Michael McGeheeDirector
- Sebastian PeckDirector
- Ameen K. SaafirExecutive Officer, Director
- Johanna WolfsonDirector
- Offering amount
- $7.1M
- Amount sold
- $7.1M
- First sale
- Apr 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.5MraisedAug 2021 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.5MraisedAug 2021 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael McGeheeDirector
- Ameen K. SaafirExecutive Officer, Director
- Johanna WolfsonDirector
- Offering amount
- $5.5M
- Amount sold
- $5.5M
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Tynt do?
- Tynt develops a patented Reversible Metal Electrodeposition (RME) platform for dynamic dimming and smart tinting of transparent surfaces, ranging from smart eyewear to building facades. The technology enables tunable light transmission, blackout, and switchable mirror functions for adaptive hardware applications.
- Who founded Tynt?
- Tynt was founded by Michael McGehee, Tyler Hernandez, Michael Strand in 2020.
- Who are Tynt's investors?
- Tynt's investors include Avila, Azolla Ventures, Buff Gold Ventures, KOMPAS VC, Prime Impact Fund, Disruptive Ventures, Greycroft, Inovia Capital and 2 more.
- How much funding has Tynt raised?
- Tynt has disclosed $15.3M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Tynt headquartered?
- Tynt is headquartered in Boulder, US.