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The Light Phone, Inc.

The Light Phone, Inc.

Private
Brooklyn, New YorkConsumer & Commercehttps://www.thelightphone.com/

Last Round

Series A

Mar 24, 2022

Total Funding Raised

$35.5M

Momentum

Top 5%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

The Light Phone, Inc. is a consumer electronics company that designs and sells minimalist mobile phones intended to reduce digital distractions and promote intentional technology use.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

Consumer Electronics, D2C Brands

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

minimalist phonedumb phonedigital wellnessdigital distractionscreen time reductionminimalist mobile deviceintentional technologyDTC hardwareconsumer electronicswireless service plandevice management

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The Light Phone, Inc. Comparables

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The Light Phone, Inc. Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AMar 24, 2022
Series AMar 27, 2020
SeedSep 1, 2019
CrowdfundingMar 1, 2018
CrowdfundingSep 21, 2017
Crowdfunding
May 13, 2015

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Kaiwei Tang

CEO and Co-Founder

Founding Team

The Light Phone, Inc. Investors

Notable investors and investment history

The Light Phone, Inc. investors
InvestorRounds
Product Co-opSeed
Able PartnersSeries A, Seed
Partners ResoluteSeries A
Hinge CapitalSeries A, Seed
BullishSeed
White Bay GroupSeed
SOSVSeed

Market signals

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  • Aug 20, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 90% MoM, reaching 1.2 million.

  • Mar 10, 2026

    Co-founder spoke at Mobile World Congress about market performance.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • launchesSep 15, 2026

    The Light Phone launched Rideshare tool on Sep 15th '26.

  • launchesSep 14, 2026

    The Light Phone launched 5G connectivity, Bluetooth, USB-C charging, a headphone jack, and a replaceable battery on Jul 1st '26.

  • partners_withAug 18, 2026

    The Light Phone, Inc. partnered with Fulfillrite on Jul 1st '19.

  • launchesAug 1, 2026

    The Light Phone, Inc. is planning to launch Light Flip.

  • launchesJul 21, 2026

    The Light Phone, Inc. launched Light Flip on Jul 21st '26.

The Light Phone, Inc. Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is The Light Phone a public or private company?

The Light Phone is a private company.

What is the current stock price of The Light Phone?

The Light Phone is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is The Light Phone worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for The Light Phone is not publicly available.

Can I buy The Light Phone stock?

The Light Phone shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was The Light Phone's last funding round?

The Light Phone's most recent funding round was Series A on March 27, 2020.

Who are the main investors in The Light Phone?

Key investors in The Light Phone include Product Co-op, Able Partners, Partners Resolute, Hinge Capital, SOSV.

Will The Light Phone IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for The Light Phone.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBrooklyn, New York
Employee Range16
Year Founded2014
Last FundingMar 24, 2022

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