# VIA optronics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/via-optronics

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Nuremberg, Germany
- Website: www.via-optronics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 25, 2007)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

VIA optronics AG develops high-performance interactive display solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics markets, focusing on advanced technology to enhance user experience and withstand challenging environments.Founded in 2005 in Nuremberg, Germany, VIA optronics AG specializes in innovative display solutions. The company was previously acquired by Integrated Micro-Electronics (IMI) in August 2016, which took a 76 percent stake. The latest funding round was a Private Placement/Follow on in September 2020, raising USD 20.00 mn, contributing to the total amount raised of USD 20.00 mn. The company has engaged in 6 deals with the most recent deal occurring on September 25, 2020. The founder, Juergen E, has significant experience in technology innovation.VIA optronics specializes in high-performance interactive display solutions targeted at various demanding markets, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company's core offerings encompass advanced optical bonding technology, touch sensors, and interactive display systems designed to endure harsh conditions and enhance user experience. The products facilitate applications such as digital signage at airports, human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in industrial settings, and interactive displays in vehicles and IT devices. VIA optronics employs proprietary technologies, including the VIA bond plus silicon-based bonding material and MaxVU™ optical bonding processes, to ensure exceptional sunlight viewability and durability. Its client base includes vehicle manufacturers and industrial equipment producers, primarily serving markets in Europe, North America, and Asia.For the year 2022, VIA optronics reported a revenue of USD 231.32 mn, with an EBITDA of USD -7.60 mn. The company's revenue model is primarily based on B2B partnerships and direct sales, focusing on customized solutions and long-term agreements to meet clients' specific needs. Key products contributing to revenue include the VIA bond plus and MaxVU™ display systems, facilitating ongoing business relationships through initial and follow-up orders as clients expand their product lines.VIA optronics aims to develop new display technologies and product offerings in the upcoming years, although specific release dates are not currently disclosed. The company plans to expand its reach into new geographic markets, targeting growth in specific regions by 2024. Recent funding from the Private Placement/Follow on will support these initiatives, facilitating the development of new products and enhancing market penetration, building on the foundation laid by their IPO in September 2020.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 25, 2007, $0.5M — BayBG

## Investors

- BayBG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baybg) — Series A