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NxLite completes $13.1M Series A financing, with a $3.5M debt facility from RSF Social Finance. The round was led by Crabtree Lane Alt, LLC, signaling strong investor confidence in the company's technology and manufacturing capabilities.

PRIVATEJul 16, 2026•24 days ago

Amount Raised

$13.1 Million

Round Type

Series A

TorontoManufacturingEnergyRenewable Energybuilding materials

Investors

Act Venture PartnersNew Climate VenturesMuusEarth FoundryVo Lo Earth VenturesCrabtree Lane Alt, Llc

Description

NxLite, a manufacturer of energy-efficient coatings, announces the final close of its Series A financing totaling $13.1 million, exceeding its target. Alongside this, the company secured a $3.5 million debt facility from RSF Social Finance. The round attracted new and existing investors, showcasing their commitment to NxLite's growth. The appointment of Erin Sawyer to the board signals a strengthened leadership to support the company's increasing manufacturing capacity.

Company Information

Company

NxLite

Location

270 The Kingsway

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

NxLite™ (pronounced "next light") is bringing air-stable, energy-efficient, lightweight glass and glass-like solutions to the world. Our proprietary permanent, low-emissivity coatings—applicable to both glass and polymeric substrates—uniquely reduce energy consumption while cutting weight compared to conventional alternatives. Partnering with leaders in the window industry, commercial refrigeration, transportation, and beyond, NxLite is scaling this breakthrough technology for global impact. Recognized in the prestigious 2024 Cleantech 50 to Watch, NxLite combines world-class expertise in materials science and advanced manufacturing with backing from premier investors to drive innovation in sustainable materials.

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