Lightyear
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Sep 20, 2024
Total Funding Raised
$39.94M
Company Overview
Lightyear is an automotive technology company that develops scalable, high-performance solar charging systems for electric vehicles.
Sector
Energy & Sustainability
Verticals
Electric Vehicles, Clean Transportation, Renewable Energy
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Lightyear Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SonoSolar | 83% | |
| OPES Solutions | 78% | |
| a2-solar Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH | 78% |
Lightyear Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Sep 20, 2024 | ||||
| Strategic | Dec 21, 2023 | ||||
| VC Round | Feb 20, 2023 | ||||
| VC Round | Sep 6, 2022 | ||||
| Strategic | Jul 28, 2022 | ||||
VC Round | Sep 16, 2021 |
Lightyear Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| European Innovation Council Fund | Grant |
| Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij | VC Round |
| Zero Point Holding B.V. | VC Round |
| Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij | VC Round |
| Invest-NL | VC Round |
| European Commission | Grant |
| BOM Brabant Ventures | VC Round |
Market signals
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- Jan 27, 2026
Partnered with Nissan to integrate solar panels into a demonstration vehicle.
- Sep 29, 2025
Founder spoke at the Level Up 2025 event.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- receives_awardSep 26, 2026
Lightyear received award innovation award on Sep 26th '26.
- partners_withSep 22, 2026
Lightyear partnered with Volkswagen Group on Sep 22nd '26.
- launchesAug 31, 2026
Lightyear launched demonstration electric vehicle on Aug 1st '26.
- partners_withJul 22, 2026
lightyear.one partners with Nissan Group.
- declares_bankruptcyJul 17, 2026
Lightyear declared bankruptcy on Jul 17th '26.
Lightyear Filings
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Is Lightyear a public or private company?
Lightyear is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Lightyear?
Lightyear is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Lightyear worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Lightyear is not publicly available.
Can I buy Lightyear stock?
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When was Lightyear's last funding round?
Lightyear's most recent funding round was VC Round on September 20, 2024.
Who are the main investors in Lightyear?
Key investors in Lightyear include Invest-NL, SHV Holdings, DELA.
Will Lightyear IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Lightyear.
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