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Newlight

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

seed$9M raisedClean EnergyMaritime TechSemiconductors

◆ Total Raised

$9M

◆ Stage

seed

◆ Location

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

◆ Founded

2020

◆ Team size

1-10

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◆ About Newlight

Newlight develops advanced, automated hydrogen-injection retrofit systems designed to optimize combustion efficiency on large-scale commercial cargo ships.

◆ What sets it apart

Automated, class-validated hydrogen retrofit technology that integrates with existing marine diesel engines to reduce fuel use and emissions without requiring engine replacement.

◆ Sectors

Clean EnergyMaritime TechSemiconductorsIndustrial Automation

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerCommercial shipping companies, fleet operators, and vessel owners

◆ Notable

  • Completed Factory Acceptance Testing for its hydrogen retrofit package
  • Validated to RINA class rules and built to IGF Code requirements
  • Reported 24% lower diesel consumption and 28% lower CO2 in testing
  • Completed first-vessel preparation with commercial vessel partners

◆ Funding rounds

seed$9M

2 Sept 2026

Led by lomarlabs

With BIRD Energy, Undeterred Capital, CiRi Ventures, Fusion VC

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◆ FAQ

What does Newlight do?

Newlight develops advanced, automated hydrogen-injection retrofit systems designed to optimize combustion efficiency on large-scale commercial cargo ships.

Where is Newlight based?

Newlight is based in San Francisco Bay Area, United States, founded in 2020.

How much has Newlight raised?

Newlight has raised $9M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.