Insolight

Renewable EnergySeries ALausanne, Switzerlandinsolight.ch

Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Jul 2020

Total raised

$8M

Investors

4

About Insolight

Founded in 2015, Insolight SA is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and specializes in agrivoltaic technology. The founders, Florian Gerlich, Laurent Coulot, and Mathieu Ackermann, have a background in renewable energy and agricultural innovation.Insolight specializes in agrivoltaic solutions, primarily through its flagship product, insolagrin. Released in 2015, insolagrin integrates translucent solar modules that replace conventional plastic tunnels used in agriculture, enabling the simultaneous generation of solar energy and crop protection. This innovative approach serves farmers by allowing them to optimize light transmission based on specific crop needs, thereby enhancing crop growth across various seasons and climatic conditions. The company provides comprehensive support throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and project design to construction and ongoing agronomic optimization.The revenue model of Insolight revolves around partnerships and direct project engagements with agricultural stakeholders. Transactions are structured primarily as B2B agreements, where the firm collaborates with farmers and agricultural enterprises to implement agrivoltaic installations tailored to their unique requirements. The company's offerings, including the insolagrin system, are priced based on project scope, complexity, and specific agronomic needs identified during initial consultations. The company is focusing on the introduction of new agrivoltaic products while targeting expansion into selected regions in North America and Europe by 2024.

Who invested in Insolight

4 investors across 3 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Jul 28, 2020

    Amount

    $5.5M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Jan 15, 2018

    Amount

    $2.4M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Dec 7, 2016

    Amount

    $0.1M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Insolight

Who invested in Insolight?

Insolight has 4 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Insolight raised?

Insolight has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Insolight last raise money?

Insolight's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Jul 2020.

What does Insolight do?

Founded in 2015, Insolight SA is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and specializes in agrivoltaic technology.

Where is Insolight headquartered?

Insolight is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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