LightSeeds Secures Seed Funding
LightSeeds, a CleanTech startup based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, has successfully raised €162,000 in a seed funding round dated April 14, 2026. The investment was led by Venture Kick, a Swiss startup support initiative.
Founded in 2024 by Laure-Emmanuelle Perret and Pierrick Duvoisin, LightSeeds is focused on optimizing solar energy generation by utilizing vertical infrastructure. The company aims to transform surfaces like roads, railways, and industrial buildings into scalable solar assets. This approach addresses the limitations of traditional solar systems that primarily rely on horizontal surfaces.
Founders' Vision
Laure-Emmanuelle Perret, Co-founder and CEO of LightSeeds, along with Pierrick Duvoisin, Co-founder and CTO, bring over 30 years of combined experience in photovoltaics, industrial design, and innovation. Their expertise is central to LightSeeds' mission of delivering cost-efficient renewable energy solutions.
Strategic Use of Funds
The freshly secured funds are earmarked for accelerating the commercialization of LightSeeds' vertical solar systems. According to the company, this includes efforts in business development and scaling their technology from early traction to broader market deployment. Operating within the rapidly expanding global solar market, LightSeeds' innovative approach could unlock significant new areas for solar energy generation.
Addressing Market Challenges
LightSeeds' technology offers a solution to the challenges posed by traditional solar panels, which are often heavy, fragile, and unsuitable for vertical application. By focusing on underutilized vertical surfaces, LightSeeds not only aims to increase energy generation efficiency but also reduce installation costs.
Lead Investor
Venture Kick, the lead investor in this funding round, is known for supporting Swiss startups with high growth potential. Their investment in LightSeeds highlights the growing interest in sustainable and innovative energy solutions.
This seed funding marks a significant step for LightSeeds in its journey to redefine solar energy generation, utilizing space that has been previously overlooked in the renewable energy sector.