# Light Polymers

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/light-polymers

- Industry: Chemicals
- Headquarters: South San Francisco, US
- Website: www.lightpolymers.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Series B (Jul 5, 2017)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Light Polymers Inc. specializes in advanced polymers and materials for display technology, providing critical components that enhance image quality and energy efficiency across various electronic devices.Light Polymers Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in South San Francisco, US, focuses on developing advanced materials for display technology. The company has completed 3 funding deals, with the most recent being a Series B round that raised USD 5.00 mn on September 12, 2017, with investors including TEL Venture Capital and Tsingda Fund. The CEO, William Bandel, leads the company on its mission to innovate in the polymer space.Light Polymers specializes in advanced polymers and materials, primarily focusing on solutions for display technology. Their core offerings include liquid crystals, linear polarizers, and circular polarizers, which are essential components in various electronic displays. These products are designed to enhance image quality and energy efficiency in devices such as televisions, smartphones, and tablets. The company targets a diverse array of end users, including manufacturers of consumer electronics and display panels, serving clients in North America, Europe, and Asia. Established innovations in their product line have positioned Light Polymers as a significant player in the competitive landscape of advanced display technology, addressing the growing demand for high-performance visual solutions.Light Polymers generates revenue through direct business-to-business transactions with electronic manufacturers and distributors, providing a streamlined approach to the sale of their products. The company engages in contractual agreements that outline the terms for purchasing their flagship products, which include patented formulations of liquid crystals and specialized polarizers. Clients typically place bulk orders, with pricing structured around volume discounts to encourage larger purchases. The revenue model is primarily founded on long-term partnerships with key industry players, allowing for predictable income streams as they fulfill ongoing demand for display technology solutions. Specific pricing plans are tailored to meet the needs of client specifications, fostering a supportive ecosystem for both the company and its business partners.Light Polymers is focused on launching new products in the polymer sector, with plans to introduce innovative formulations aimed at enhancing display technology. The company is exploring opportunities for expansion in Asian markets, aiming to establish a stronger presence by the end of 2023. The recent Series B funding of USD 5.00 mn will be utilized to support these initiatives, including research and development for new product lines and scaling operations to meet increased demand.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jul 5, 2017, $5M — TEL Venture Capital, Tsingda Fund

## Investors

- TEL Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tel-venture-capital) — Series B
- Tsingda Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tsingda-fund) — Series B