How many investments has Light Ray made?

Light Ray has 7 tracked investments.

What stage does Light Ray invest at?

Light Ray invests at the Seed stage.

Where is Light Ray located?

Light Ray is headquartered in New York, US.

Light Ray

Venture capital

New York · Seed · 2 people tracked

Also known as LIGHT RAY VENTURES, LLC

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Investment thesis

Light Ray channels investments into companies leveraging disruptive technology to establish unique competitive advantages in dynamic sectors. It focuses on robotics and autonomous systems that improve productivity, scalability, and reduce labor costs; sustainable technologies that enable cleaner, renewable energy and reduce environmental impact; and innovative advanced materials offering lighter, stronger, and more durable alternatives to transform industries. The firm invests across multiple global regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Invests inAdvanced Manufacturing Cleantech Energy New Materials Robotics Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America Middle East & North Africa New York North America

Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.

Stage

Seed

New York, US

Founded

2023

Last 12 months

1 investment

Private fund assets

$76.3M

VC funds

Tracked investments

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website

Alex Tsyplakov· Managing Partner

Alex served as CFO from early stages through IPO for a $1bn greenfield rail industry project, and previously worked at McKinsey & Company on strategy and operational improvement. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and completed the Senior Executive Program at London Business School.

Dima Bovykin· Managing Partner

Dima Bovykin has around a decade of operational experience spanning sales, marketing, IT, and business development in the manufacturing, financial services, and FMCG sectors. His investment focus is industrial automation, robotics, and advanced materials, and he holds an MS in Applied Mathematics from MIPT.

What they invest in

from 2 of 9 portfolio companies

Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Energy ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1

HQs:Israel×1

Investments · 9 tracked

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By year:2026 · 1 2023 · 12 dated

EELi

Formic

HyWatts

Niron Magnetics

Oleoleshop.com inNov 2023Defunct

Ole offers an app-based fashion delivery service that lets customers try clothes at home while a driver waits, keeping only desired items and returning unwanted pieces immediately.

ConsumerE-commerceTel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Alon Hendelman(Founder)inGal Aharon(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator Goodwater Capital

Quantum Light

Synapt

XFuelxfuel.com in 𝕏Jan 2026 · $20M

X Fuel develops alternative transport fuels using patented technologies that compete with fossil fuels on environmental and economic metrics.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Nicholas Ball, Ph.D.(Founder)in

Co-investorsFuture Planet Capital Union Square Ventures (USV)Yes VC AENU Overlap Holdings SOSV

XFuel

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Low carbon fuel innovator XFuel secures €4.1 million grant - Biofuels International Magazine

XFuel · biofuels-news.com · May 27, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Light Ray made?: Light Ray has 7 tracked investments.
What stage does Light Ray invest at?: Light Ray invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Light Ray focus on?: Light Ray focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Energy, New Materials, Robotics.
Where is Light Ray located?: Light Ray is headquartered in New York, US.

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