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{{Infobox company
| name = Nanoleaf
| name = Nanoleaf
| logo = Nanoleaf.png
| image = Nanoleaf_logo.png
| type = Privately held
| type = Privately held
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| founder = Gimmy Chu, Tom Rodinger, Christian Yan
| industry = Consumer electronics
| industry = Consumer electronics
| products = Smart Lighting & IoT Accessories
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| num_employees = 50 - 100 employees
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| website = {{Official URL}}
| foundation = 2012
| foundation = 2012
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| location_city = [[Toronto]], [[Paris]], and [[Shenzhen]].
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| founder = Gimmy Chu, Tom Rodinger, Christian Yan
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| location_city = [[Shenzhen]], [[China]], [[Hong Kong]], and [[Toronto, Canada]]
| products = Nanoleaf One, Nanoleaf Bloom, Nanoleaf Gem
| services = LED lighting, green technology, energy efficient lighting
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| num_employees = 11-50 employees
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| website = {{URL|nanoleaf.me}}
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'''Nanoleaf''' is a [[consumer electronics]] company specialising in [[LED|LED lighting]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lighting a Revolution|url=http://www.magazine.utoronto.ca/leading-edge/lighting-a-revolution-nanoleaf-christian-yan-gimmy-chu-tom-rodinger/|work=University of Toronto Magazine|accessdate=26 March 2015}}</ref> The [[limited company]] was founded in 2012 by three [[Engineer|engineers]], and launched its first two products with [[crowdfunding]] campaigns on [[Kickstarter]].<ref name=Buzz>{{cite web|title=Nanoleaf Bloom Dimming Bulbs Over $160,000 During Final Days on Kickstarter|url=http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/09/48447-nanoleaf-bloom-dimming-bulbs-over-160000-during-final-days-on-kickstarter/|website=crowdfundinsider.com|date=3 September 2014|accessdate=31 March 2015}}</ref>

'''Nanoleaf''' is an eco-friendly start-up company founded in 2012 by Gimmy Chu, Tom Rodinger and Christian Yan.<ref name=Buzz>{{cite web|title=This Lightbulb Doesn’t Need A Dimmer To Set The Mood|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/kasiagalazka/nanoleaf-bloom#.sizZ37pzn|publisher=Buzz Feed|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref> The company produces eco-friendly LED light bulbs with a geometric design and are an official partner of the [http://thewgo.org/website/eng/ World Green Organization], whom they have been working with on various green community projects.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hong Kong start-up Nanoleaf has created the world’s most energy-efficient light bulb.|url=http://hkmb.hktdc.com/en/1X0A1A42/venture-hong-kong/Switched-On|publisher=Hong Kong Trade Development Council|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lighten up the room, and your wallet|url=http://www.cnet.com/products/nanoleaf-bloom/|publisher=CNET|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Nanoleaf was founded in 2012 by three friends and [[University of Toronto]] engineering graduates Gimmy Chu, Christian Yan, and Tom Rodinger.<ref>{{cite web|title=Light of a New Age|url=http://www.design-engineering.com/features/light-of-a-new-age-design-eng/|website=www.design-engineering.com|accessdate=26 March 2015}}</ref> They were each working in different industries after graduation while creating Nanoleaf on the side and after a year, the three quit their jobs to develop the company full-time. {{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}
Nanoleaf was founded in 2012 by three friends with plenty of industry experience between them, who had the idea of creating a product that was earth friendly and looked good. They each shared a passion for helping the earth and providing consumers with more convenient, eco-friendly products.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nanoleaf Bloom Smart Lightbulb – Needs no App – No Dimmer|url=http://mytechreport.com/nanoleaf-bloom-smart-lightbulb-needs-app-dimmer/|publisher=My Tech Report|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>


In January 2013, Nanoleaf launched their first product on Kickstarter.<ref>{{cite news|title=Toronto grads invent world's most energy-efficient bulb|url=https://www.thestar.com/business/2013/02/01/toronto_grads_invent_worlds_most_energyefficient_light_bulb.html|work=Toronto Star|date=1 January 2015}}</ref> The crowdfunding campaign for NanoLight (later renamed Nanoleaf One) received $250,000 from the crowdfunding site, with an initial goal of $20,000. Following the success of this campaign, Nanoleaf received funding from [[Horizons Ventures]], an investment company owned by [[Li Ka Shing]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Li Ka-shing Heralds LEDs as Key to Future Economic Growth|url=http://www.ledinside.com/news/2014/3/li_ka_shing_heralds_leds_as_key_to_future_economic_growth|website=ledinside.com|accessdate=26 March 2015}}</ref> and Silicon Valley venture capital firm [[Kleiner Perkins]].<ref>{{cite web|title="Asia's richest philanthropist," major Silicon Valley firm invest in alumni's Nanoleaf light bulb|url=http://news.utoronto.ca/asia-richest-philanthropist-major-silicon-valley-firm-invest-alumni-nanoleaf-light-bulb|accessdate=26 March 2015}}</ref> The company also opened their first offices in [[Shenzhen|Shenzhen, China]], and [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hong Kong: Perfect Launchpad for Overseas Green Tech Startups|website=[[Forbes]]|accessdate=26 March 2015|url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/irisleung/2015/01/04/hong-kong-the-perfect-launchpad-for-overseas-green-tech-startups/}}</ref>
In January, a Kickstarter campaign was launched for a product named “NanoLight” (later called “Nanoleaf One) with a goal of $20,000. The campaign found huge success and shattered the initial goal by receiving $250,000.<ref name=TC>{{cite web|title=Finally A Smarter Lightbulb That Doesn’t Require An App To Control It|url=http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/19/nanoleaf-bloom/|publisher=Tech Crunch|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>


In July 2014, a second Kickstarter campaign was launched for their second product, named the “Nanoleaf Bloom” with an initial goal of $30,000. Their second campaign also found great success and received $192,973.<ref name=TC>{{cite web|title=Finally A Smarter Lightbulb That Doesn’t Require An App To Control It|url=http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/19/nanoleaf-bloom/|publisher=Tech Crunch|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>
Their second Kickstarter campaign for the Nanoleaf Bloom in July 2014 generated $200,000 in funding with a goal of $20,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nanoleaf Bloom Smart Lightbulb – Needs no App – No Dimmer|url=http://mytechreport.com/nanoleaf-bloom-smart-lightbulb-needs-app-dimmer/|publisher=My Tech Report|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>


Nanoleaf opened their Headquarters in [[Toronto|Toronto, Canada]], in January 2015. In 2017, the company launched in Europe and Australia. Their European office opened in [[Paris|Paris, France]], in April 2018.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}
Shortly after the second campaign, Nanoleaf began receiving investment opportunities from large companies such as [[Li Ka Shing]], [[Kleiner Perkins]] and [[Chris Burch]].<ref>{{cite web|title="Asia’s richest philanthropist," major Silicon Valley firm invest in alumni’s Nanoleaf light bulb|url=http://news.utoronto.ca/asia-richest-philanthropist-major-silicon-valley-firm-invest-alumni-nanoleaf-light-bulb|publisher=University of Toronto|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>


==Services==
===Technology===
Nanoleaf produces light bulbs that are extremely efficient and also implement new technologies to provide consumers with an easy to use product. The technology that they currently use eliminates the need of a heat sink which keeps the bulb cool, consuming less energy while adapting a more sustainable manufacturing process.<ref>{{cite web|title=NanoLeaf Bulbs Provide Unusually Bright, Energy-Efficient LED Lighting|url=http://lifehacker.com/nanoleaf-bulbs-provide-unusually-bright-energy-efficie-1449566189|publisher=Life Hacker|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>


Nanoleaf uses [[LED lamp|LED lighting]] [[technology]] that encourages energy efficiency.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Karcz |first=Anthony |title=Nanoleaf Is Giving You Even More Smart Light Options |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykarcz/2023/10/21/nanoleaf-is-giving-you-even-more-smart-light-options/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Brianna |date=2013-02-06 |title=Alumni launch "world's most energy-efficient light bulb" |url=https://www.utoronto.ca/news/fiat-lux-alumni-launch-nanolight |accessdate=2024-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hong Kong start-up Nanoleaf has created the world's most energy-efficient light bulb|accessdate=26 March 2015|url = http://hkmb.hktdc.com/en/1X0A1A42/venture-hong-kong/Switched-On}}</ref>{{how|date=June 2022}}
The Nanoleaf Bloom, their second product, have embedded microprocessors that detect signals from regular household light switches and allow the user to customize their lighting, all without a dimming tool. The bulbs have a 27 year life span, with 3-4 hour daily use, and are extremely efficient the more dimly lit they are.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nanoleaf Bloom light bulb dims without dimmer switch|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/nanoleaf-bloom-light-bulb-dims-without-dimmer-switch-1.2720549|publisher=CBC|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>
[[File:Nanoleaf Founders.jpg|alt=Nanoleaf Founders Tom, Gimmy, Christian|thumb|Nanoleaf Founders from left to right: Tom Rodinger (CTO), Gimmy Chu (CEO), Christian Yan (COO)]]
The company's initial product lineup included lightbulbs composed of small LEDs mounted on a folded circuit board, featuring an origami-like design. This technology eliminates the requirement for a [[heat sink]], keeping the bulb cool to the touch, while also reducing the amount of energy required for manufacturing and extending its potential lifespan.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}


Nanoleaf introduced a new lighting technology with its smart modular light panels, first revealed at the 2016 [[Consumer Electronics Show]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-01-08 |title=The Smart LED Nanoleaf Aurora at CES 2016 - Design Milk |language=en-US |newspaper=Design Milk |url=http://design-milk.com/nanoleaf-aurora-lighting-system-flat-smart-app-connected/ |access-date=2016-12-06}}</ref> The light panels, part of the company's 'Smarter Series' of products, have smart capabilities (via WiFi) including app and voice commands, music sync and touch controls. The light panels are made with LED chips on a [[printed circuit board]] and feature a [[Diffuser (optics)|diffuser]] on a flat surface.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}<ref name=":0" />
As of 2015, Nanoleaf offers three products, the Nanoleaf One which is the most energy efficient bulb on the market (with an efficiency of 133 lumens per watt and uses less than 12 watts of energy), the Nanoleaf Bloom, which dims without a dimmer and uses 10 watts, and the Nanoleaf Gem (the first LED bulb which focuses on aesthetics).<ref>{{cite web|title=LEDs go origami with the Nanoleaf|url=http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/leds-go-origami-nanoleaf.html|publisher=Tree Hugger|accessdate=21 February 2015}}</ref>

In 2020, the Essentials line of smart Bulbs & Lightstrips launched and were Nanoleaf's first products using the [[Thread (network protocol)]], developed as a faster and more secure network connection for smart home products.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nanoleaf launches Apple-exclusive Essentials smart lights with HomeKit & Thread |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/11/11/nanoleaf-launches-apple-exclusive-essentials-smart-lights-with-homekit-thread |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=AppleInsider |language=en}}</ref> More recently, they announced a series of Bulbs & Lightstrips to the Essentials line that will work with Matter technology.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-03 |title=Nanoleaf's new smart lights are the first specifically designed for Matter |url=https://www.the-ambient.com/news/nanoleaf-matter-compatible-bulbs-lights-strip-announcement-release-date-2970 |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=The Ambient |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Editor |first=Home Tech |title=Nanoleaf is Matter-ready with its new Essentials lights |url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/1369089/nanoleaf-matter-ready-new-essentials-lights.html |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=Tech Advisor |language=en}}</ref> Matter is a smart home protocol aimed at unifying the different connected devices in your home for easier setup and daily use.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Hill |first=Simon |title=Here's What the 'Matter' Smart Home Standard Is All About |language=en-US |magazine=Wired |url=https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-matter/ |access-date=2023-01-16 |issn=1059-1028}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==

=== Masks ===
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 Nanoleaf pivoted their focus to creating and distributing masks to frontline workers to supplement the PPE shortage.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-01|title=Engineering alumni startup Nanoleaf to source more than one million masks amid COVID-19 shortages|url=https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/engineering-alumni-startup-nanoleaf-to-source-more-than-one-million-masks-amid-covid-19-shortages/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=U of T Engineering News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=June 16, 2020|first=Barry|last=Chong|title=This startup employee went from marketing lights to sourcing PPE for front-liners|url=https://www.marsdd.com/magazine/this-startup-employee-went-from-marketing-lights-to-sourcing-ppe-for-front-liners-covid-19/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=MaRS Discovery District|language=en-CA}}</ref> In total, they were able to donate over 600,000 masks to frontline workers and provide one million at a cost to other organizations in need.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}

=== Charitable Organizations ===
In December 2020, Nanoleaf collaborated with KultureCity,<ref>{{Cite web|title=KultureCity - Making the nevers possible|url=https://www.kulturecity.org/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=KultureCity|language=en-US}}</ref> a charitable organization that focuses on serving individuals with sensory needs, to create sensory rooms in public venues. These spaces are intended to serve as decompression areas for people with autism, PTSD, and other sensory sensitivities and needs. Nanoleaf provided the organization with their Canvas light panels, which were installed in the spaces to create soothing environments with gentle colors and light.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-11|title=KultureCity and Georgia Aquarium Debut New Wilkins Rhodes Sensory|url=https://southatlantamoms.com/kulturecity-and-georgia-aquarium-debut-new-wilkins-rhodes-sensory/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=South Atlanta Moms|language=en-US}}</ref> The first installation was built at the Georgia Aquarium, and both Nanoleaf and KultureCity have committed to creating additional rooms across the United States.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nanoleaf.me/ Official website]
* {{Official website}}

*[https://www.facebook.com/theNanoLeaf Facebook]
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*[https://twitter.com/thenanoleaf Twitter]
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*[https://www.linkedin.com/company/nanoleaf LinkedIn]
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*[http://instagram.com/nanoleaf/ Instagram]
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Latest revision as of 07:21, 30 November 2024

Nanoleaf
Company typePrivately held
IndustryConsumer electronics
Founded2012
FounderGimmy Chu, Tom Rodinger, Christian Yan
Headquarters
Toronto, Paris, and Shenzhen.
ProductsSmart Lighting & IoT Accessories
Number of employees
50 - 100 employees
Websitenanoleaf.me Edit this at Wikidata

Nanoleaf is a consumer electronics company specialising in LED lighting.[1] The limited company was founded in 2012 by three engineers, and launched its first two products with crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter.[2]

History

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Nanoleaf was founded in 2012 by three friends and University of Toronto engineering graduates Gimmy Chu, Christian Yan, and Tom Rodinger.[3] They were each working in different industries after graduation while creating Nanoleaf on the side and after a year, the three quit their jobs to develop the company full-time. [citation needed]

In January 2013, Nanoleaf launched their first product on Kickstarter.[4] The crowdfunding campaign for NanoLight (later renamed Nanoleaf One) received $250,000 from the crowdfunding site, with an initial goal of $20,000. Following the success of this campaign, Nanoleaf received funding from Horizons Ventures, an investment company owned by Li Ka Shing,[5] and Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins.[6] The company also opened their first offices in Shenzhen, China, and Hong Kong.[7]

Their second Kickstarter campaign for the Nanoleaf Bloom in July 2014 generated $200,000 in funding with a goal of $20,000.[8]

Nanoleaf opened their Headquarters in Toronto, Canada, in January 2015. In 2017, the company launched in Europe and Australia. Their European office opened in Paris, France, in April 2018.[citation needed]

Technology

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Nanoleaf uses LED lighting technology that encourages energy efficiency.[9][10][11][how?]

Nanoleaf Founders Tom, Gimmy, Christian
Nanoleaf Founders from left to right: Tom Rodinger (CTO), Gimmy Chu (CEO), Christian Yan (COO)

The company's initial product lineup included lightbulbs composed of small LEDs mounted on a folded circuit board, featuring an origami-like design. This technology eliminates the requirement for a heat sink, keeping the bulb cool to the touch, while also reducing the amount of energy required for manufacturing and extending its potential lifespan.[citation needed]

Nanoleaf introduced a new lighting technology with its smart modular light panels, first revealed at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show.[12] The light panels, part of the company's 'Smarter Series' of products, have smart capabilities (via WiFi) including app and voice commands, music sync and touch controls. The light panels are made with LED chips on a printed circuit board and feature a diffuser on a flat surface.[citation needed][9]

In 2020, the Essentials line of smart Bulbs & Lightstrips launched and were Nanoleaf's first products using the Thread (network protocol), developed as a faster and more secure network connection for smart home products.[13] More recently, they announced a series of Bulbs & Lightstrips to the Essentials line that will work with Matter technology.[14][15] Matter is a smart home protocol aimed at unifying the different connected devices in your home for easier setup and daily use.[16]

Philanthropy

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Masks

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At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 Nanoleaf pivoted their focus to creating and distributing masks to frontline workers to supplement the PPE shortage.[17][18] In total, they were able to donate over 600,000 masks to frontline workers and provide one million at a cost to other organizations in need.[citation needed]

Charitable Organizations

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In December 2020, Nanoleaf collaborated with KultureCity,[19] a charitable organization that focuses on serving individuals with sensory needs, to create sensory rooms in public venues. These spaces are intended to serve as decompression areas for people with autism, PTSD, and other sensory sensitivities and needs. Nanoleaf provided the organization with their Canvas light panels, which were installed in the spaces to create soothing environments with gentle colors and light.[20] The first installation was built at the Georgia Aquarium, and both Nanoleaf and KultureCity have committed to creating additional rooms across the United States.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Lighting a Revolution". University of Toronto Magazine. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Nanoleaf Bloom Dimming Bulbs Over $160,000 During Final Days on Kickstarter". crowdfundinsider.com. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Light of a New Age". www.design-engineering.com. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Toronto grads invent world's most energy-efficient bulb". Toronto Star. 1 January 2015.
  5. ^ "Li Ka-shing Heralds LEDs as Key to Future Economic Growth". ledinside.com. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  6. ^ ""Asia's richest philanthropist," major Silicon Valley firm invest in alumni's Nanoleaf light bulb". Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Hong Kong: Perfect Launchpad for Overseas Green Tech Startups". Forbes. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Nanoleaf Bloom Smart Lightbulb – Needs no App – No Dimmer". My Tech Report. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  9. ^ a b Karcz, Anthony. "Nanoleaf Is Giving You Even More Smart Light Options". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  10. ^ Goldberg, Brianna (2013-02-06). "Alumni launch "world's most energy-efficient light bulb"". Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  11. ^ "Hong Kong start-up Nanoleaf has created the world's most energy-efficient light bulb". Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  12. ^ "The Smart LED Nanoleaf Aurora at CES 2016 - Design Milk". Design Milk. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
  13. ^ "Nanoleaf launches Apple-exclusive Essentials smart lights with HomeKit & Thread". AppleInsider. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  14. ^ "Nanoleaf's new smart lights are the first specifically designed for Matter". The Ambient. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  15. ^ Editor, Home Tech. "Nanoleaf is Matter-ready with its new Essentials lights". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2023-01-16. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ Hill, Simon. "Here's What the 'Matter' Smart Home Standard Is All About". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  17. ^ "Engineering alumni startup Nanoleaf to source more than one million masks amid COVID-19 shortages". U of T Engineering News. 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  18. ^ Chong, Barry (June 16, 2020). "This startup employee went from marketing lights to sourcing PPE for front-liners". MaRS Discovery District. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  19. ^ "KultureCity - Making the nevers possible". KultureCity. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  20. ^ "KultureCity and Georgia Aquarium Debut New Wilkins Rhodes Sensory". South Atlanta Moms. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
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