What is UICO?
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Elmhurst, IL, UICO has established itself as a leader in developing projective capacitive touch technology designed for harsh environments. The company's proprietary duraTOUCH® and duraTOUCHMT® solutions overcome critical challenges such as water, sweat, extreme temperatures, and glove usage, making them ideal for applications in autonomous vehicles, medical devices, outdoor kiosks, gaming, robotics, and defense. UICO provides comprehensive standard and custom solutions, including touchscreens, cover lenses, LCDs, and bonding services, with units deployed in hundreds of thousands across various demanding markets worldwide.
How much funding has UICO raised?
UICO has raised a total of $5.2M across 6 funding rounds:
Share Placement
$660K
Unspecified
$1.6M
Debt
$1.3M
Debt
$1M
Debt
$350K
Debt
$329K
Share Placement (2008): $660K with participation from Undisclosed
Unspecified (2009): $1.6M led by Undisclosed
Debt (2015): $1.3M supported by Undisclosed
Debt (2016): $1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $350K backed by PPP
Debt (2021): $329K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in UICO
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
Undisclosed Investors
Undisclosed Investors
What's next for UICO?
With a history of substantial enterprise-level backing and a recent strategic investment, UICO is well-positioned for continued expansion. The company's focus on solving complex touch interface problems in harsh environments provides a strong competitive advantage. Future growth is likely to involve scaling manufacturing capabilities, further research and development into advanced touch technologies, and deepening its presence in key industrial and commercial sectors. The sustained capital infusion signals confidence in UICO's business model and its ability to capture a larger share of the ruggedized electronics market.
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