What is Lighting Science?
Headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, Lighting Science Group Corporation operates at the intersection of material science and energy-efficient lighting. The firm specializes in the design and manufacture of LED-based illumination products, ranging from standard retrofit lamps to sophisticated biological lighting systems, such as circadian-rhythm-regulating lamps and specialized agricultural grow lights. By serving diverse sectors including residential, retail, hospitality, and government infrastructure, the company maintains a robust market position as a provider of both general and high-performance, application-specific lighting technologies.
How much funding has Lighting Science raised?
Lighting Science has raised a total of $422.4M across 8 funding rounds:
Share Placement
$18M
Share Placement
$140M
Private Equity
$168M
Private Equity
$20M
Share Placement
$53M
Private Equity
$13M
Unspecified
$10M
Debt
$350K
Share Placement (2011): $18M with participation from Michael Kempner and Pegasus Capital
Share Placement (2012): $140M led by Zouk Capital, Pegasus Capital, and Riverwood Capital
Private Equity (2012): $168M supported by Riverwood Capital, Pegasus Capital Advisors LP, and Zouk Capital
Private Equity (2013): $20M featuring Riverwood Capital and Pegasus Capital
Share Placement (2014): $53M backed by Medley Capital Corporation
Private Equity (2014): $13M with participation from Serengeti Asset Management
Unspecified (2015): $10M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $350K supported by PPP
Key Investors in Lighting Science
Pegasus Capital
Pegasus Capital Advisors is a leading global private markets impact investment manager focused on generating strong returns while fostering sustainable growth through clean energy and infrastructure initiatives.
Riverwood Capital
Riverwood Capital is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, middle-market companies primarily in global technology and technology-enabled industries where digital innovation drives value creation.
Zouk Capital
Zouk Capital is a fund manager dedicated to the sustainable economy, focusing on the intersection of infrastructure, technology, and environmental sustainability to drive long-term growth.
What's next for Lighting Science?
With a history of major strategic investment, Lighting Science is positioned to leverage its technological portfolio to address the growing demand for sustainable and health-conscious lighting environments. Future growth will likely focus on the integration of smart-lighting infrastructure and the expansion of its biological lighting division, which addresses the critical need for human-centric lighting in modern workspaces and urban environments. The company's ability to secure diverse capital—from private equity to debt financing—suggests a resilient operational strategy aimed at long-term market leadership in the evolving LED landscape.
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