Lightyear
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Sep 20, 2024
Total Funding Raised
$39.94M
Company Overview
Lightyear operates in Energy & Sustainability and is based in Venray. Its latest recorded funding round was a VC Round in September 2024.
Lightyear is an automotive technology company that develops scalable, high-performance solar charging systems for electric vehicles.
Sector
Energy & Sustainability
Verticals
Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, Clean Transportation
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
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Lightyear Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SonoSolar | 83% | |
| Solarstic | 78% | |
| OPES Solutions | 78% |
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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 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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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 |
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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.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- receives_awardSep 26, 2026
Lightyear receives an innovation award in Spain for its solar-powered car project with Nissan.
- partners_withSep 22, 2026
Lightyear partners with Volkswagen Group to integrate a 370-watt photovoltaic system into the Mission Efficiency electric concept car, with solar cells built into its glass roof and rear window to further reduce energy consumption, on Sep 22nd '26.
- launchesAug 31, 2026
Lightyear recently unveils a demonstration electric vehicle using solar-charging technology developed with Nissan.
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Lightyear Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Lightyear's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Lightyear worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Lightyear is not publicly available.
Can I buy Lightyear stock?
Lightyear shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
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 Zero Point Holding B.V., Invest-NL, SHV Holdings, Coöperatie DELA.
Will Lightyear IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Lightyear.
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