LightYX, a rapidly growing construction technology company based in Israel, has announced the close of its $11 million Series A funding round. The investment was led by NOVA by Saint-Gobain, the venture arm of one of the world’s largest and most respected names in sustainable construction. The round also drew support from a diverse group of investors, including Yachad Capital Partners, Shibumi International, Somersault Ventures, and a network of private backers from both Israel and abroad with deep ties to the real estate and construction sectors. This new capital, combined with six grants totaling $3.3 million from the Israel Innovation Authority, gives LightYX a strong foundation to accelerate its growth and expand its reach across global markets.
At the heart of LightYX’s innovation is a proprietary electro-optical system that projects construction plans directly onto surfaces at the job site—whether floors, ceilings, or walls—with unmatched precision. The system achieves sub-two-millimeter accuracy, allowing workers to follow layout instructions with confidence and clarity. This level of precision is especially critical in trades like drywall and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) installation, where even slight deviations can lead to costly delays and rework. By eliminating guesswork and reducing human error, LightYX’s technology enables teams to move faster through the final phases of construction, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
What sets LightYX apart is not just its technical accuracy but its adaptability. The system continuously scans the environment and adjusts projections in real time to reflect actual field conditions. This dynamic capability ensures that plans remain relevant and actionable, even as site conditions evolve. It’s a leap forward in how construction teams interact with digital plans, bridging the gap between design intent and physical execution.
The company’s technology has already been deployed across hundreds of projects in the United States, covering more than 25 million square feet of layout work. LightYX has built strong relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and distributors, particularly in sectors where precision and speed are paramount. These partnerships have helped validate the product in real-world conditions and have laid the groundwork for broader adoption.
With the new funding, LightYX is preparing to scale aggressively. The company plans to expand its presence in the U.S. market, deepen its relationships with existing customers, and forge new partnerships across Europe. Product development will also accelerate, with a focus on enhancing the system’s capabilities and integrating it more seamlessly into construction workflows. The team is targeting more than triple growth by 2026, reflecting both the size of the opportunity and the confidence in their ability to execute.
LightYX’s success is part of a larger movement toward digitization and automation in the construction industry. As builders face increasing pressure to deliver projects faster, more efficiently, and with fewer errors, technologies like laser projection are becoming essential tools. LightYX is helping to redefine what’s possible on the job site, turning complex plans into clear, actionable guidance and empowering workers to build with greater accuracy and speed.
The company’s journey from deep tech development to commercial deployment has been shaped by a commitment to solving real problems in the field. With a growing portfolio of patents and a proven track record of performance, LightYX is emerging as a leader in construction innovation. As it enters its next phase of growth, the company is poised to make precision laser projection a standard part of how buildings are constructed—bringing clarity, speed, and confidence to every step of the process.
KEY QUOTES:
“Construction layout is still often done with chalk lines, tape measures, and paper drawings. We’re replacing that with live, intelligent laser projection. This funding enables us to scale rapidly in the U.S. and Europe and transform how contractors work on-site.”
Guy Ben-Romano, CEO and Co-Founder of LightYX
“We’ve seen tremendous traction with top-tier general contractors in the U.S. Our goal is to become the default standard for on-site construction layout, bringing precision and productivity to construction sites.”
Tomer Elran, GM of U.S. Operations and Co-Founder
“We fuse optical engineering, real-time vision, and AI-based plan recognition into a system that understands construction logic. It’s hardware and software innovation built from scratch specifically for field teams.”
Uri Yehuday, CTO and Co-Founder
“Saint-Gobain invests in technologies that shape the future of building. LightYX is solving a fundamental productivity challenge with a simple, elegant, and scalable solution. We are excited to support their vision.”
Pierre-Emmanuel Thiard, CEO, Saint-Gobain Ecophon and board member of LightYX
