What is View?
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, View specializes in the manufacturing of smart glass powered by electrochromic technology. This innovation allows windows to tint automatically in response to external light conditions, significantly enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort in commercial and residential buildings. By integrating advanced optics with building management systems, View positions itself at the intersection of material science and green infrastructure, addressing the growing global demand for sustainable, high-performance architectural materials.
How much funding has View raised?
View has raised a total of $2.2B across 19 funding rounds:
Debt
$5.2M
Private Equity
$62.1M
Private Equity
$100M
Private Equity
$86.3M
Debt
$110M
Private Equity
$104.2M
Private Equity
$200M
Private Equity
$1.1B
Debt
$200M
Debt
$50M
Debt (2013): $5.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2013): $62.1M with participation from Corning
Private Equity (2014): $100M led by Madrone Capital Partners
Private Equity (2014): $86.3M supported by Sigma Partner, Corning, DBL Partners, General Electric, Khosla Ventures, and The Westly Group
Debt (2016): $110M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2017): $104.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2017): $200M with participation from BlackRock and TIAA
Private Equity (2018): $1.1B led by SoftBank Vision Fund
Debt (2022): $200M supported by USAA Real Estate, Anson Group of Funds, and BNP Paribas Asset Management
Debt (2023): $50M featuring Affinius Capital, RXR Realty, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Anson Group of Funds
Key Investors in View
Khosla Ventures
A prominent venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla that provides strategic guidance and capital to entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies across sectors like sustainable energy and robotics.
DBL Partners
An impact-focused venture capital firm that emphasizes investments in clean technology and sustainability-oriented products, leveraging a double bottom line model to drive both financial and social returns.
SoftBank Vision Fund
A global technology investment platform that supports the scaling of transformative companies through strategic capital and operational expertise, with a focus on the next phase of the Information Revolution.
What's next for View?
With the recent infusion of capital, View is well-positioned to accelerate its operational maturity and deepen its penetration into the enterprise-level real estate market. The company's trajectory suggests a focus on optimizing manufacturing throughput and enhancing its digital integration capabilities. As the built environment continues to prioritize carbon reduction and energy optimization, View's ability to leverage its substantial backing will be critical in maintaining its competitive edge against traditional glazing alternatives and emerging smart-material entrants.
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