RadianX raises $5M for solar power components for devices

Led by CEO Vivian Qu, RadianX recently raised $5M plus $4M in non-dilutive backing, TechCrunch reported on November 5th, to package perovskite solar into power components for device makers. TechCrunch did not disclose the round's closing date.

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Why it matters

If RadianX can package perovskite cells with matched electronics at commercial volume, device makers gain a way to shrink batteries and cut maintenance for sensors, e-readers and wearables. The open test is durability and named customer deployments, since efficiency claims alone have never been enough to move perovskites into mass products.

A hand holds a small solar panel above wireless earbuds, a smartwatch, and a white gadget with a solar panel; an “RW” logo appears on the glass.

RadianX, led by co-founder and CEO Vivian Qu, is building a commercial-volume production line for perovskite solar material designed to power portable and edge devices indoors and outdoors. TechCrunch reported on November 5th that RadianX recently raised a $5 million seed round led by SOSV and Twynam, with Pacific Union Technology Precision Manufacturing adding $4 million in non-dilutive investment for a dedicated production line.…

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