Nix Color Sensor Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2012

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 14

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Accelerator/​Inc

  • Investors
  • 18

Nix Color Sensor General Information

Description

Developer of digital color sensing equipment designed to evaluate the color of any surface easily. The company's sensors instantly determine the exact color of any physical object and bring it into the digital world through smartphones or tablets via Bluetooth low energy, enabling interior designers, graphic designers, model makers and makeup artists to replace bulky paint deck systems of various paint manufacturers, therefore saving money and space.

Contact Information

Website
www.nixsensor.com
Formerly Known As
Chromatix
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 286 Sanford Avenue North
  • Unit 501
  • Hamilton, Ontario L8L 6A1
  • Canada
+1 (905)
Primary Industry
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Other Industries
Electrical Equipment
Electronics (B2C)
Vertical(s)
E-Commerce
Corporate Office
  • 286 Sanford Avenue North
  • Unit 501
  • Hamilton, Ontario L8L 6A1
  • Canada
+1 (905)

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Nix Color Sensor Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
11. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
10. Later Stage VC 01-May-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Later Stage VC 01-Jan-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Grant 30-Sep-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Grant 02-Oct-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Mar-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Product Crowdfunding 20-Apr-2014 $16.5K $30K Completed Generating Revenue
2. Product Crowdfunding 09-Sep-2013 $70K $30K Completed Generating Revenue
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Nix Color Sensor Comparisons

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HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
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Developer of digital color sensing equipment designed to evaluate the color of any surface easily. The company's sensors
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Hamilton, Canada
14 As of 2025

Grand Rapids, MI
 

Rotkreuz, Switzerland
 
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Nix Color Sensor Competitors (2)

One of Nix Color Sensor’s 2 competitors is X-Rite, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Grand Rapids, MI.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
X-Rite Formerly PE-Backed Grand Rapids, MI
Datacolor Corporation Rotkreuz, Switzerland
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Nix Color Sensor Patents

  • 22

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 17

    Granted

  • 5

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Nix Color Sensor Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
CA-3201749-A1 Light sensor Pending 09-Dec-2020
US-20240019303-A1 Light sensor Pending 09-Dec-2020
US-20220316944-A1 Adapter for use with a colour measuring device, and a method and system thereof Active 13-Jun-2019
DE-112020002804-T5 Adapter for use with a color measuring device and method and system therefor Pending 13-Jun-2019
CA-3096697-A1 Adaptor for use with a colour measuring device, and a method and system thereof Active 13-Jun-2019 G01J3/0202
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Nix Color Sensor Investors (18)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
BDC Capital Growth/Expansion Minority
FMR (United States) Corporation Minority
Laurier Startup Fund Angel Group Minority
Innovation Grade Ventures Venture Capital Minority
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund Venture Capital Minority
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Nix Color Sensor FAQs

  • When was Nix Color Sensor founded?

    Nix Color Sensor was founded in 2012.

  • Where is Nix Color Sensor headquartered?

    Nix Color Sensor is headquartered in Hamilton, Canada.

  • What is the size of Nix Color Sensor?

    Nix Color Sensor has 14 total employees.

  • What industry is Nix Color Sensor in?

    Nix Color Sensor’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.

  • Is Nix Color Sensor a private or public company?

    Nix Color Sensor is a Private company.

  • What is Nix Color Sensor’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Nix Color Sensor is .

  • How much funding has Nix Color Sensor raised over time?

    Nix Color Sensor has raised $5.03M.

  • Who are Nix Color Sensor’s investors?

    BDC Capital, FMR (United States), Laurier Startup Fund, Innovation Grade Ventures, and MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund are 5 of 18 investors who have invested in Nix Color Sensor.

  • Who are Nix Color Sensor’s competitors?

    X-Rite and Datacolor are competitors of Nix Color Sensor.

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