Violux develops smart ultraviolet (UV-C) countertop appliances—Luma and Luma Pro—that disinfect high-touch objects using proprietary reactor sensing and integrated wireless connectivity. Luma Pro delivers 32 watts of UV-C power and cleans items in about 60 seconds; Luma offers 16 watts and a three-minute cycle. ResInnova Labs testing reported >99.99% kill rates for human beta coronavirus (OC43) and MRSA for the Luma portfolio, and independent IAC-certified lab results demonstrated 99.9% effectiveness against various germs, bacteria and viruses. Devices include usage tracking, proactive disinfect reminders, mobile-app notifications, and sensing features to confirm proper operation. Violux is taking preorders on Indiegogo with discounted launch pricing (Luma $249, Luma Pro $399) and forecasts first shipments as early as December 2020, with production targeted for November 2020 (Luma Pro) and March 2021 (Luma). The company was founded by Sean Clottu, Andy Aoe and Matt McRae and is headquartered in Orange County, California.

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$1M

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Sep 2020