Saphlux develops semi-polar GaN materials intended to solve efficiency droop and green gap problems in LEDs and lasers. Its semi-polar emitter materials aim to enable LEDs and lasers compatible with a wide range of applications. The company plans to use recent funding to invest in new LED technology and to set up a pilot manufacturing facility. Saphlux also intends to scale up production with the proceeds. The company was founded in 2014 by Chen Chen and Jung Han and is based in New Haven, CT. Financially, the company announced a $5M funding round to support these initiatives.

Total raised

$5M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Mar 2017