The startup develops mirrorless spectrometer technology that integrates sensitive detectors and advanced optics for quantitative analysis in consumer, industrial, and research applications. This technology enables professionals to obtain precise insights from their samples, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Funding
$3.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional Raman spectrometers and microscopes are often expensive and bulky, limiting their accessibility for various applications, including on-site analysis and point-of-care diagnostics. This restricts broader adoption and innovation in fields requiring rapid and portable spectroscopic analysis.
Solution
Lightnovo provides compact, high-performance Raman spectroscopy solutions designed for diverse applications. Their core product is the miniRaman spectrometer, a miniaturized device that integrates advanced optics and sensitive detectors to deliver quantitative analysis in a portable form factor. The patented technology enables automatic calibration of wavelength drift, ensuring accurate and reliable Raman shift and intensity measurements. Lightnovo's product line also includes Raman microscopes that combine high spatial resolution with the spectroscopic capabilities of the miniRaman, facilitating detailed material characterization.
Target Audience
Lightnovo's products cater to researchers, industrial users, and consumers across various sectors, including biosciences, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, polymers, nano-materials, semiconductors, forensics, art conservation, and geology.
Features
- Compact and portable Raman spectrometers and microscopes
- Patented technology for automatic wavelength and Raman intensity calibration
- High throughput from sample to detector
- Options for 660nm and 785nm lasers to extend spectral range
- Dedicated software for data acquisition, processing, and analysis, including spectral database correlation, PCA, PLS, NNLS, and MCR
- Accessories such as focusing stages, probes, sample holders, and microscope objective adapters
- Options for battery-powered operation and wireless data transfer
- Capability for in-vivo skin diagnostics, chemical identification, and quantitative measurements