Lex Hoefsloot, Founder of Lightyear

About Lex Hoefsloot

Lex Hoefsloot is a co-founder of Lightyear, a company that develops highly efficient solar electric vehicles. The company aims to integrate photovoltaic cells directly into the car's body, maximizing energy efficiency and solar yield for extended driving range and reduced dependency on external charging infrastructure. Hoefsloot's journey started as an alumnus of Solar Team Eindhoven, where he gained expertise in solar technology and vehicle efficiency.

Lex Hoefsloot at a glance

• Company: Lightyear
• Total raised: $142M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: AIR Street Capital, Amplo, Contrary Capital, Creandum, Gutter Capital, Icebreaker.vc
• Location: Helmond, Netherlands

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