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SunDensity develops advanced photonic solutions via innovative coating and nanomaterials technology. Its proprietary Perovskite solution significantly boosts solar module efficiency and power output. These specialized coatings also improve Low-Emissivity Solar Control architectural glass, reducing heat gain and enhancing building performance. The company optimizes light's spectrum for increased productivity in opto-electronic devices.
Dr. Nish Sonwalkar, an MIT Sc.D. and former UMass Boston Engineering Professor, founded SunDensity in Rochester, New York. His deep materials science and photonics background provided the core insight to address light utilization inefficiencies. This expertise led to high-performance coating development. Dr. Henry Schek, III, serves as CEO.
SunDensity's technology primarily serves the solar energy sector, enhancing photovoltaic output, and extends to architectural glass for efficiency. Its vision aims to combat climate change and increase energy equity by delivering accessible, affordable green energy solutions. Through material innovation, SunDensity strives to boost performance, reduce costs, and make light more productive across diverse energy applications.
SunDensity has raised $16.0M across 2 funding rounds.
SunDensity has raised $16.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
SunDensity has raised $16.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
SunDensity's investors include General Catalyst, NCT Ventures.
SunDensity has raised $16.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series A in October 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | $15M Series A | — | General Catalyst, NCT Ventures | Announced |
| Nov 1, 2019 | $1M Seed | — | General Catalyst, NCT Ventures | Announced |
SunDensity is a Rochester, NY–based materials and coatings company that develops proprietary photonic nanomaterials and coatings—branded Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) and a perovskite-based layer—to *shape* the solar spectrum, increase solar module output and improve architectural glass energy performance[2][3]. The company positions its technology as a low-cost way to boost solar panel power (SunDensity claims up to ~20% improvement) while also supplying low‑emissivity (low‑E) solar control coatings to reduce building heat‑gain[1][5].
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Sources: SunDensity corporate site and product pages and Luminate profile summarizing PSC and company claims[2][3][4][5][6].