V-Glass, Inc., a developer of advanced window technology, has secured $3.0 million in its latest funding round from investors. This capital infusion will support the company's mission to bring its next-generation, vacuum insulated glass (VIG) technology to broader market adoption. V-Glass specializes in creating ultra-high efficiency windows designed to significantly improve building energy performance.
The company's innovative VIG technology offers a substantial upgrade over conventional windows, providing three times the thermal performance of argon-filled alternatives and twice their lifespan, all while maintaining comparable manufacturing costs. This advancement is particularly relevant given that windows contribute to 45% of thermal energy loss in buildings, which collectively account for 39% of total primary energy use in the U.S. By accelerating the market entry of affordable, high-efficiency windows, V-Glass aims to make a considerable impact on reducing carbon emissions, eliminating wasted energy, and managing peak grid demand.
V-Glass has already developed a market-ready Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and established collaborative relationships with two large manufacturers. The company also holds over $200,000 in order backlog for demonstration projects. The newly raised $3.0 million will be instrumental in transitioning V-Glass from its laboratory operations to a pilot plant. This move will enable the development of automation technology necessary to industrialize production, ensuring the delivery of commercial-quality V-Glass VIGs at targeted price efficiency to more potential partners and for its early demonstration projects.
This recent investment brings V-Glass's total funding to $6.0 million to date, which includes $4.0 million previously secured through grants from the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and state SBIR programs. The company is focused on scaling its operations and expanding its reach to address the critical need for energy-efficient building solutions.
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