A laser projection system maps layout plans directly onto jobsite surfaces to guide finishing trades with sub-2mm accuracy.
Tel Aviv, September 7, 2025
LightYX, a Tel Aviv–based construction technology startup, closed an $11 million Series A round led by NOVA by Saint‑Gobain, supported by multiple investors and prior government grants totaling $3.3 million. The financing will accelerate U.S. expansion, European partnerships, product development and manufacturing for its electro‑optical laser projection system that maps plans directly onto floors, walls and ceilings. The system uses optical engineering, real‑time vision and AI plan recognition to deliver sub‑2mm accuracy, reduce rework in finishing trades, and integrate into contractor workflows. The company reports deployments across hundreds of U.S. projects covering more than 25 million square feet.
Tel Aviv, Sept. 2, 2025 — A construction technology startup based in Tel Aviv announced it has closed an $11 million Series A round led by NOVA by Saint‑Gobain, the industrial group’s venture arm, to expand a laser projection system that lays out building plans directly on jobsite surfaces. The company said the new capital, together with prior government grants, will support rapid growth in the United States and new partnerships across Europe.
The Series A was led by NOVA by Saint‑Gobain and included participation from Yachad Capital Partners, Shibumi International, Somersault Ventures and a network of private backers with ties to real estate and construction. The company also reported receiving six grants from the Israel Innovation Authority totaling $3.3 million since its founding. Management said the combined private capital and grants provide a strong foundation to accelerate product development, expand sales and scale operations in target markets.
The company’s system projects construction plans onto floors, ceilings and walls using a proprietary electro‑optical and laser platform that continuously scans the site and adjusts in real time to actual field conditions. The vendor describes the system as delivering sub‑two‑millimeter placement accuracy — also stated as about 1/16‑inch — and positions that level of precision as among the best available.
Built from hardware and software developed specifically for field teams, the platform combines optical engineering, real‑time vision and AI‑based plan recognition. The tools aim to eliminate guesswork, reduce human layout error, speed up finishing phases and help maintain quality and compliance. Trades singled out as primary beneficiaries include drywall and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) installers. Typical layout uses cited are marking where to place walls, HVAC components, electrical runs and plumbing systems.
The company reports deployments on several hundred projects across the United States, covering more than 25 million square feet of layout work. It said it works with dozens of contractors and subcontractors and partners with leading construction distributors to validate the product in real‑world conditions and build sales channels.
Leadership has set a target to grow operations by more than three times by 2026. Funds from the round are intended to accelerate the product roadmap, enhance system capabilities, improve integration with construction workflows and scale both commercial operations and customer support. The company also plans to pursue new partnerships across Europe while continuing aggressive expansion in the U.S.
The company holds several registered patents and said its growing portfolio supports its claim to be a pioneer in laser‑based layout tools. Its approach is framed as part of a larger push toward digital accuracy and automation on jobsites, positioning on‑site laser projection as a potential standard tool to cut rework and speed handoffs during late and finishing stages of a build.
The startup was founded and is led by a team that includes the CEO and co‑founder, the GM of U.S. operations and the CTO and co‑founder. A business executive from Saint‑Gobain Ecophon also serves on the company’s board. The company mission emphasizes bringing digital accuracy to every jobsite and giving workers intuitive, real‑time guidance.
Planned next steps include rolling out improved hardware and software, deeper integrations with contractor workflows, expanded customer relationships in the U.S., and new distributor and partnership deals in Europe. Management sees the funding as enabling quicker product development cycles and broader field deployments that will further validate the system and expand commercial scale.
Further company materials and an introductory video are available on the company website. Contact information for the company’s chairman is listed on its site for media and partner inquiries.
The system is an electro‑optical, laser projection platform that projects design layouts onto jobsite surfaces and continuously scans the environment to adjust projections in real time.
The company reports sub‑two‑millimeter accuracy, roughly equivalent to 1/16‑inch, and markets that level of precision as among the best available for on‑site layout tools.
Drywall crews and MEP installers are named as primary beneficiaries, but the technology can be used anywhere precise layout marks are required — for walls, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
The company reports deployments across several hundred projects in the United States covering more than 25 million square feet of layout work and working relationships with dozens of contractors and distributors.
Funds are intended for faster product development, enhanced capabilities, improved workflow integrations and scaling commercial operations primarily in the U.S. and Europe.
Yes. The company holds several registered patents and is growing its intellectual property portfolio.
The round was led by the venture arm of a global building materials group, with participation from several venture and private investors.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | LightYX — construction technology startup based in Tel Aviv |
| Latest funding | $11 million Series A led by NOVA by Saint‑Gobain |
| Government grants | Six grants from the Israel Innovation Authority totaling $3.3 million |
| Core product | Electro‑optical laser projection system for on‑site layout |
| Accuracy | Sub‑two‑millimeter (about 1/16‑inch) |
| Technical elements | Optical engineering, real‑time vision, AI‑based plan recognition |
| Deployment | Several hundred U.S. projects; >25 million sq ft of layout work |
| Target trades | Drywall and MEP installation; layout for walls, HVAC, electrical, plumbing |
| Growth aim | Targeting more than 3× growth by 2026; U.S. and Europe expansion |
| Website | www.lightyx.com |
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