Lightcell Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2022

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 4

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Early Stage VC
  • (In Progress)

  • Investors
  • 9

Lightcell General Information

Description

Developer of a power generation technology designed to convert fuel into electricity through light-based energy conversion. The company offers heat-to-light conversion with photovoltaic absorption, minimal moving parts, and compact system design, enabling defense operators, field users, and off-grid applications to access reliable and quiet power generation.

Contact Information

Website
www.lightcellenergy.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1515 Folsom Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94103
  • United States
+1 (858)
Primary Industry
Alternative Energy Equipment
Other Industries
Energy Production
Energy Infrastructure
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Space Technology, Infrastructure, Mobility Tech
Corporate Office
  • 1515 Folsom Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94103
  • United States
+1 (858)

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Lightcell Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Early Stage VC In Progress
2. Early Stage VC Completed Product Development
1. Early Stage VC 01-May-2023 Completed Product Development
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Lightcell Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of a power generation technology designed to convert fuel into electricity through light-based energy conversi
Alternative Energy Equipment
San Francisco, CA
4 As of 2026

Ann Arbor, MI
 

Sunnyvale, CA
 
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Lightcell Competitors (3)

One of Lightcell’s 3 competitors is Heat2Power, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Ann Arbor, MI.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Heat2Power Venture Capital-Backed Ann Arbor, MI
Antora Energy Venture Capital-Backed Sunnyvale, CA
Mesodyne Venture Capital-Backed Somerville, MA
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Lightcell Patents

  • 10

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 6

    Granted

  • 3

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Lightcell Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-4620094-A1 Apparatus and methods for efficient conversion of heat to electricity via emission of characteristic radiation Pending 16-Nov-2022
EP-4620094-A4 Apparatus and methods for efficient conversion of heat to electricity via emission of characteristic radiation Pending 16-Nov-2022
US-12136898-B2 Apparatus and methods for efficient conversion of heat to electricity via emission of characteristic radiation Active 16-Nov-2022
US-12494732-B2 Apparatus and methods for efficient conversion of heat to electricity via emission of characteristic radiation Active 16-Nov-2022
US-12603600-B2 Apparatus and methods for efficient conversion of heat to electricity via emission of characteristic radiation Active 16-Nov-2022 H02S10/30
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Lightcell Investors (9)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Mana Industries Venture Capital Minority
McCoy Ventures Family Office Minority
McNamara Investments Family Office Minority
Myelin VC Venture Capital Minority
Tyrian Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Lightcell FAQs

  • When was Lightcell founded?

    Lightcell was founded in 2022.

  • Where is Lightcell headquartered?

    Lightcell is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

  • What is the size of Lightcell?

    Lightcell has 4 total employees.

  • What industry is Lightcell in?

    Lightcell’s primary industry is Alternative Energy Equipment.

  • Is Lightcell a private or public company?

    Lightcell is a Private company.

  • What is Lightcell’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Lightcell is .

  • How much funding has Lightcell raised over time?

    Lightcell has raised $3M.

  • Who are Lightcell’s investors?

    Mana Industries, McCoy Ventures, McNamara Investments, Myelin VC, and Tyrian Ventures are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Lightcell.

  • Who are Lightcell’s competitors?

    Heat2Power, Antora Energy, and Mesodyne are competitors of Lightcell.

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