# Vyv: Electrical/electronic manufacturing, Latham, United States

> Vyv: Vyv is a health technology company based in Latham, New York, founded in 2012. Based in Latham, United States. Founded 2012.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/vyv (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Vyv

Vyv is a health technology company based in Latham, New York, founded in 2012.

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Funding reported Last round: Series A

Electrical/electronic manufacturing Latham, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 190 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $9.3M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Oct 2020

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Vyv has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Vyv

Vyv is a health technology company based in Latham, New York, founded in 2012.

It specializes in non-UV antimicrobial light technology designed to reduce surface contamination and inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms. The company focuses on the B2B Life Sciences market, providing solutions for healthcare facilities, public health, and consumer safety. Vyv has developed a range of antimicrobial LED lighting products and has filed over 38 patents, securing approximately $23.4 million in funding from notable investors. Vyv's proprietary technology utilizes 405 nm visible light emitted through advanced LED luminaires, which are safe for continuous use around people, pets, and plants. This technology effectively disrupts the cell membranes of various microorganisms, providing continuous cleaning without the need for manual intervention or chemical disinfectants. Vyv's products include overhead lighting systems, embedded solutions for consumer products, and OEM integrations, along with consulting and engineering services to support clients in implementing antimicrobial lighting solutions.

## What company datasets say Vyv raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$9.3M** in dollars

Rounds **8**

Last round **Series A**

Last round date **Oct 2020**

Investors listed **11**

## Founders and team

From Vyv's own website: 1 founder, 3 on the team.

**Colleen Costello** CEO & Co-Founder

- **Edwin Bender** Chief Growth Officer
- **Kristin May** Chief Commercial Operations Officer
- **Rich Chartrand** Senior Director of Technical Operations

## On 3 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Tech Square Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tech-square-ventures)
- [Engage](https://millionrounds.com/fund/engage)
- [Alerion Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/alerion-ventures)

Each firm lists Vyv on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

uv-free light health care germicidal led technology consumers continuous antimicrobial led odor control germ-resistant surfaces food preparations manufacturing environmental microbial control public space hygiene healthcare lighting industrial antimicrobial solutions method antimicrobial led lights hospitals

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- **Sector:** Electrical/electronic manufacturing
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33531, 335131, 335132, SIC 3674
- **Region:** New York
- **Revenue:** $5.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/vyv)

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