Light Polymers, a nanochemistry startup with R&D operations in Silicon Valley, Taiwan and Korea, has announced that JSR Corporation will join the recent Series B funding round as a strategic partner. JSR Corporation joins the Series B round led by Tsingda International Venture Investments and TEL Venture Capital which closed in June.

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“We’re thrilled to add a new partner that shares our mission of revolutionizing light management on a global scale,” said Marc McConnaughey, President of Light Polymers.

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As a strategic partner, JSR will drive the innovation and implementation of display materials. With the addition of JSR, Light Polymers will continue to develop commercialized applications for lyotropic liquid crystals in a variety of fields, including lighting, displays, and building materials.

Light Polymers’ lyotropic nanochemistry has various properties that can lower production costs for the LED lighting industry while increasing product efficiency. Light Polymers is committed to creating sustainably-sourced polarizing technology and coating materials that reduce environmental impact and encourage safer manufacturing.