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Uviquity secures $6.6 million in seed funding to advance far-UVC disinfection technology, led by Emerald Development Managers.

May 07, 2025•7 months ago

Amount Raised

$6.6 Million

Round Type

seed

RaleighManufacturing

Investors

Mann+HummelAg FunderEmerald Development Managers

Description

Uviquity, a North Carolina-based startup, has emerged from stealth with $6.6 million in seed funding to develop its far-UVC light technology for pathogen control. The funding round was led by Emerald Development Managers, with contributions from AgFunder and MANN+HUMMEL. The company aims to make far-UVC disinfection practical and safe for use around people. CEO Scott Burroughs emphasizes the importance of this technology in enhancing public safety against pathogens.

Company Information

Company

Uviquity

Location

1017 MAIN CAMPUS DR., SUITE 2300

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

About

Uviquity is a deep tech, venture-backed startup working at the leading edge of wide bandgap semiconductors and integrated photonics. We use proprietary photonics to create a new kind of semiconductor chip that generates human safe, pathogen-eliminating far-UVC light. Air, food and water can be made germ free, at scale.

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