Light Ray Ventures

Light Ray Ventures, founded in 2020 and based in New York, is a venture capital firm that focuses on supporting growth-stage companies that deliver significant value to the economy and society. The firm invests in a range of sectors, including mobility, food technology, smart cities infrastructure, clean technology, and industrial automation and robotics. Light Ray Ventures emphasizes cutting-edge technologies, particularly in software areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning, as well as in hardware. By leveraging its experience and capital from prior business successes, the firm aims to foster the development of innovative enterprises that contribute to sustainable growth and societal advancement.

Dmitry Borodin Ph.D

Investment Director and Head of Research

Dima Bovykin

Managing Partner

Alexey Tsyplakov

Managing Partner, CEO

7 past transactions

Synapticon

Series C in 2023
Synapticon GmbH specializes in advanced components and engineering services for cyber-physical systems, focusing on embedded computing products for applications in service robotics, industrial automation, and related fields. Founded in 2010 and based in Gruibingen, Germany, the company offers a range of products including distributed real-time control and data acquisition modules, mobile stream computing modules for compute-intensive applications, and tools for configuring Synapticon-based hardware systems. Additionally, Synapticon provides cloud services for maintenance and integration with web-based applications, as well as development services for robotics. The company's innovative approach integrates traditionally separate components—such as motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes—into cohesive units, digitalizing performance and quality factors to enhance motion control systems. Synapticon's solutions cater to various industries, including home automation, smart grids, and the Internet of Things, making it a preferred partner for OEMs and professional users seeking to advance their technologies.

Plant Prefab

Series C in 2022
Plant Prefab specializes in custom construction services for single and multi-family homes, utilizing a patented prefabricated building system designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability. By employing advanced digital modeling and customizable Plant Panels and Modules, the company enables contractors and developers to accelerate the building process by 20 to 50 percent compared to traditional methods. This innovative system not only improves quality control but also offers greater design flexibility while reducing costs and material waste. Committed to sustainable practices, Plant Prefab has achieved carbon-neutral operations since 2020 and is recognized as the first housing prefabricator to pursue a net zero goal. The company aims to create healthier homes while minimizing the environmental impact of construction.

Beam

Series B in 2022
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a micro-mobility company that offers electric scooters for rent through a user-friendly mobile application. Established in 2018 and based in Singapore, Beam aims to enhance urban mobility by providing a network of shared e-scooters that can be easily accessed on a pay-per-use basis. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing users to return scooters to designated parking spots, thereby minimizing clutter on city streets. By leveraging Internet of Things technology, Beam contributes to improved last-mile connectivity, helps alleviate traffic congestion, and supports environmental sustainability efforts.

Synapticon

Venture Round in 2022
Synapticon GmbH specializes in advanced components and engineering services for cyber-physical systems, focusing on embedded computing products for applications in service robotics, industrial automation, and related fields. Founded in 2010 and based in Gruibingen, Germany, the company offers a range of products including distributed real-time control and data acquisition modules, mobile stream computing modules for compute-intensive applications, and tools for configuring Synapticon-based hardware systems. Additionally, Synapticon provides cloud services for maintenance and integration with web-based applications, as well as development services for robotics. The company's innovative approach integrates traditionally separate components—such as motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes—into cohesive units, digitalizing performance and quality factors to enhance motion control systems. Synapticon's solutions cater to various industries, including home automation, smart grids, and the Internet of Things, making it a preferred partner for OEMs and professional users seeking to advance their technologies.

Voi

Series D in 2021
Voi Technology AB, established in 2018 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in micro-mobility services. It offers electric scooters and bikes for urban commuters, promoting sustainable transportation through its mobile application.

Plant Prefab

Series B in 2021
Plant Prefab specializes in custom construction services for single and multi-family homes, utilizing a patented prefabricated building system designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability. By employing advanced digital modeling and customizable Plant Panels and Modules, the company enables contractors and developers to accelerate the building process by 20 to 50 percent compared to traditional methods. This innovative system not only improves quality control but also offers greater design flexibility while reducing costs and material waste. Committed to sustainable practices, Plant Prefab has achieved carbon-neutral operations since 2020 and is recognized as the first housing prefabricator to pursue a net zero goal. The company aims to create healthier homes while minimizing the environmental impact of construction.

Beam

Series A in 2020
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a micro-mobility company that offers electric scooters for rent through a user-friendly mobile application. Established in 2018 and based in Singapore, Beam aims to enhance urban mobility by providing a network of shared e-scooters that can be easily accessed on a pay-per-use basis. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing users to return scooters to designated parking spots, thereby minimizing clutter on city streets. By leveraging Internet of Things technology, Beam contributes to improved last-mile connectivity, helps alleviate traffic congestion, and supports environmental sustainability efforts.
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