xLight
Palo Alto, US · Founded 2021 · 58 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
xLight develops free-electron laser (FEL) technology and advanced accelerator systems. The company builds x-ray science facilities and instrumentation for ultrafast science and research applications.
Founders & leadership
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Nicholas KelezChief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer
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Kevin HeidrichNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Pat GelsingerinGeneral Partner at Playground Global (investor/advisor)General Partner at Playground Global
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Peter BarrettBoard director
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements▶$40.6MraisedAug 2025 · 14 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$40.6MraisedAug 2025 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Kevin HeidrichDirector
- Pat GelsingerDirector
- Nicholas KelezExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter BarrettDirector
- Offering amount
- $40.6M
- Amount sold
- $40.6M
- First sale
- Jun 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$11MraisedAug 2025 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$11MraisedAug 2025 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Nicholas KelezExecutive Officer, Director
- Kevin HeidrichDirector
- Peter BarrettDirector
- Pat GelsingerDirector
- Offering amount
- $11M
- Amount sold
- $11M
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- 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 xLight do?
- xLight develops free-electron laser (FEL) technology and advanced accelerator systems. The company builds x-ray science facilities and instrumentation for ultrafast science and research applications.
- Who are xLight's investors?
- xLight's investors include Playground Global, Lam Capital, Open Field Capital, Roadster Capital, Morpheus Ventures.
- Where is xLight headquartered?
- xLight is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.