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Light Ray
Venture capitalNew York · Seed · 4 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.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 22, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 7 of 9 portfolio companiesCleantech ×3Energy ×3Hardware ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2New Materials ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Consumer ×1
HQs:United States×3Israel×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 12 dated
EELI develops a proprietary electrochemical process for extracting lithium from low-grade sources such as continental, geothermal, and oilfield brines, aiming to cut costs and environmental impact versus conventional mining.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
Mert Akin, Ph.D. ⚡️(Founder)in
HyWatts develops hydrogen fuel cell systems that deliver zero-emission power for applications including EV charging, data centers, and residential communities.
CleantechEnergyHardwareWellness & FitnessBerkeley, US
Dietmar Trees(Founder)in
Co-investorsGround Up VenturesTechstarsPlug and Play Ventures
Niron Magnetics is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company producing rare-earth-free permanent magnets made from Iron Nitride, operating the full production chain from feedstock to finished magnets.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsMinneapolis, US
Jianping Wang(Director)Jonathan Rowntree(CEO)inFrancis Thibodeau(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsStellantis VenturesAnzu PartnersArtiman Ventures
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 CombinatorGoodwater Capital
Quantum Light Capital is a venture capital firm that uses a data-driven system called Aleph, which tracks venture-backed companies since the 1990s to identify success patterns.
AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
Nik Storonsky(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsRaisonSamos Investments
Synapticon develops highly integrated motion control technology, including robot actuators, integrated servomotors, motion-control electronics, and certified functional safety solutions for AI-driven robots.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsblueworld.groupSE Ventures
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 CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)Yes VCAENUNYK LineOverlap Holdings+1 more
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
QuantumLight · fintech.global · Sep 16, 2026
Niron Magnetics · rareearthexchanges.com · Aug 19, 2026
XFuel · biofuels-news.com · May 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Light Ray made?
- Light Ray has 9 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Light Ray co-invest with?
- Light Ray most often shares deals with Anzu Partners, Ground Up Ventures, SE Ventures, among 11 tracked co-investors.
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