L.E.S.S. raises USD 22 million in Series C
02.03.2026
Swiss high-tech scale-up L.E.S.S. has closed a USD 22 million Series C financing round. The company will use the proceeds to scale its operations and accelerate the commercialization of its ultra-thin nano-active fiber lighting solutions across industrial, automotive, and medical markets.
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Founded in 2012, L.E.S.S. designs, develops, and manufactures advanced lighting systems based on its proprietary nano-active fiber technology. Its LuxiBright platform enables ultra-bright, ultra-uniform, and ultra-thin lighting solutions that offer higher precision, energy efficiency, and design flexibility compared to conventional LED systems.
The company’s technology is deployed in demanding applications where performance and reliability are critical. In industrial machine vision, its lighting systems support precise inspection processes. In the automotive sector, LuxiBright is used in high-end signal and contour lighting, offering new design possibilities while meeting strict performance standards. The technology is also applied in medical illumination, where uniformity and compact integration are essential.
Recently, L.E.S.S. presented the world’s first series production vehicle equipped with LuxiBright technology, marking a milestone in automotive lighting. The integration demonstrates the platform’s readiness for large-scale deployment and its potential to reshape lighting design in next-generation vehicles.
With the new Series C funding, the company, a Venture Kick winner, Venture Leaders participant, and Top100 Swiss Startup, plans to expand production capacity, strengthen its market presence, and support growing demand across its target industries.
Yann Tissot, founder and CEO of L.E.S.S.
The company’s technology is deployed in demanding applications where performance and reliability are critical. In industrial machine vision, its lighting systems support precise inspection processes. In the automotive sector, LuxiBright is used in high-end signal and contour lighting, offering new design possibilities while meeting strict performance standards. The technology is also applied in medical illumination, where uniformity and compact integration are essential.
Recently, L.E.S.S. presented the world’s first series production vehicle equipped with LuxiBright technology, marking a milestone in automotive lighting. The integration demonstrates the platform’s readiness for large-scale deployment and its potential to reshape lighting design in next-generation vehicles.
With the new Series C funding, the company, a Venture Kick winner, Venture Leaders participant, and Top100 Swiss Startup, plans to expand production capacity, strengthen its market presence, and support growing demand across its target industries.
Yann Tissot, founder and CEO of L.E.S.S.