Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by Merck KGaA, Jun 2015
- Raised grant, Apr 2014
- Raised Undisclosed Round led by Merck, Oct 2013
Total raised
—
Last: Grant 2014-05
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2007
Headcount
9
HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
Qlight Nanotech developed semiconductor nanocrystals that enable light conversion from UV and blue wavelengths to any other wavelength in the visible range. When excited by light, nano-crystals can offer high energy efficiency and cost savings for solid state lighting (LED) systems, flat panel displays, and other optical applications. Qlight's solutions were designed to integrate with existing system materials, devices, and processes, offering cost reduction opportunities and optimized product qualities for a range of applications. As part of Merck, Qlight hosts an innovation lab at the campus of Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Funding history · 3 rounds · — total
2014-04
Grant
Undisclosed
2013-10
Undisclosed Round
Undisclosed
★ Merck
2012-04
Undisclosed Round
Undisclosed
★ Merck
Headcount over time
From 9 (2019-03) to 8 (2025-12) · -1 (-11%) · 4 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Qlight Nanotech's primary business?
- Qlight Nanotech developed semiconductor nano-crystals that convert UV and blue wavelengths to other visible wavelengths, offering high energy efficiency and cost savings for LED systems, flat panel displays, and other optical applications.
- When was Qlight Nanotech founded?
- Qlight Nanotech was founded in March 2007.
- How many employees does Qlight Nanotech have?
- Qlight Nanotech has 1-10 employees.
- When was Qlight Nanotech acquired and by whom?
- Qlight Nanotech was acquired by Merck in June 2015.
- Which investors participated in Qlight Nanotech's funding rounds?
- Merck participated in funding rounds in May 2012 and November 2013. The Office of the Chief Scientist provided a grant in May 2014.
- Where is Qlight Nanotech's headquarters located?
- Qlight Nanotech's headquarters is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel.
- What is Qlight Nanotech's current status?
- Qlight Nanotech is currently inactive, having been acquired by Merck in June 2015.
- What is Qlight Nanotech's primary sector?
- Qlight Nanotech's primary sector is Industrial Technologies.
Team · 1
Uri Banin
Founder · Professor
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Semiconductors & Electronics
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesMarketing & SalesAdvertising
Business model
B2B
Tags
semiconductorsmaterialsopticsledenergy-efficiencynanotechnologyelectronic-manufacturingoptronics
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | www.qlightnano.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/1514883 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCCP4dc-_rIjrc3hR_S45Amg |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Qlight Nanotech Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007-3 |
| Employees (exact) | 9 |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Merck on Jun 2015 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Merck KGaA 2015-06
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 8 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 513958272 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2007-03-26 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 4 — other (1), annual_report (1), people (2) |
| Registered address | פרופ ישעיהו ליבוביץ 28 ירושלים |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | עדכון כתובת ו/או מען דיגיטלי |
| 2026-06-11 | דו~ח שנתי |
| 2026-02-02 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2026-02-01 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |