Climate Tech Startup NxLite Scores $16.6M in Series A and Debt Facility

The Series A funding round was led by Crabtree Lane Alt, with new investments from VoLo Earth Ventures and participation from Earth Foundry, MUUS, New Climate Ventures, and ACT Venture Partners.

The company will use the funding to expand its operations and continue developing its products and technology.

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The company announced the first close of it's Series A round at $9.2 million in October 2025. It later completed the round at $13.1 million exceeding it's original $10 million target with additional investment's from new, and existing investors over the following 120 days.

NxLite is expanding production at its Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Center in Canton, Michigan. The company is also partnering with major industry players to bring its technology to more applications and markets.

"What stood out about NxLite was its operational maturity," said Erin Sawyer. "They validated the technology, secured offtake agreements and demonstrated production at full scale very early in the process. Companies that get the sequencing right are rare. I am joining to help compress the timeline from here."

"We are grateful to attract the capital and the caliber of leader joining our board in what can be a difficult financial market," said David Mather, Chairman and CEO of NxLite. "Investors who have watched us de-risk manufacturing, secure commercial agreements, and execute against our plan are leaning in further, with both their balance sheets and their time."

"NxLite has built a rare combination: validated technology, demonstrated manufacturing, and real customers under contract," said Jason Blumberg, Managing Partner at Earth Foundry and NxLite board member. "The company is positioned to capture a major opportunity in energy efficient buildings and the team has earned the conviction this round reflects."

About NxLite

Founded in 2015, NxLite is a US manufacturer of energy-efficient, lightweight glass and glass like materials. Its proprietary low-emissivity coatings can be applied to both glass and polymer materials, helping reduce energy use while making windows lighter than traditional options.

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