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nLIGHT

Camas, Washington, United States · Information Technology, Manufacturing · 3,555 employees

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT employs approximately 800 people with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Funding history

  • Series public offering — $17.5M — Feb 2026
  • Funding Round — $25.8M — May 2017
  • Series seed — $1.0M — Jul 2015

Recent signals

  • Jun 05, 2026: SEC 8-K (5.01): On June 5, 2026, nLIGHT, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders where 49,845,553 shares (approximately 88.36% of the total eligible votes) were present. During this meeting, a Class II director nominee was elected to serve, marking a significant governance change in the company's leadership. This event reflects on the shareholders' engagement and decision-making regarding the company's direction and management, pivotal for nLIGHT's corporate governance structure.
  • Feb 04, 2026: Raised $17.5M in Series public offering
  • Feb 03, 2026: SEC 8-K (8.01): On February 3, 2026, nLIGHT, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement with several underwriters for an underwritten public offering of 3,977,273 shares of its common stock. The offering price is set at $44.00 per share, indicating a gross proceeds of approximately $175.0 million if all shares are sold. The involved underwriters include Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, William Blair & Company, LLC, and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. This capital raise is strategic for nLIGHT as it will bolster its financial position and support future growth initiatives.
  • Jan 13, 2026: SEC 8-K (2.02): On January 13, 2026, nLIGHT, Inc. announced its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. The preliminary results indicate that the company's performance is still being finalized, with actual results subject to further review and potential material differences from current expectations. This announcement serves to inform investors of the company's financial condition as they prepare for the final release, highlighting the significance of the date of the report and its implications for stakeholders. The press release was issued on the same day and is expected to influence market perceptions of nLIGHT's financial health.
  • Jan 05, 2026: SEC 8-K (5.02): On January 5, 2026, nLIGHT, Inc. appointed Gerald M. Haines II as a Class I director, whose term will expire at the Company’s 2028 annual meeting of stockholders. The appointment was made following a recommendation from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Additionally, Mr. Haines has been assigned as a member of the Company’s Audit Committee. He brings to the board valuable experience from his previous role as Chief Financial Officer of Metabolon and as the Executive Vice President and CFO of Imp, which strengthens the board's financial oversight capabilities. This change in governance could significantly impact strategic financial decisions going forward.
  • Feb 14, 2022: Acquired Nlight Acquires Process Monitoring Expert Plasmo Industrietechnik
  • May 10, 2017: Raised $25.8M
  • Jul 30, 2015: Raised $1.0M in Series seed

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