Halio

Halio, Inc., formerly known as Kinestral Technologies, is a technology company founded in 2010 by Sam Bergh, operating out of Hayward, California. The firm specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced electrochromic (smart) glass for the commercial, residential, and automotive sectors. Halio has secured significant financial backing, raising a total of $564 million over 11 funding rounds from a pool of 16 institutional investors, including major players like SKC, AGC, and Capricorn Investment Group. The most recent funding was a Series D round on October 23, 2023, which brought in $82.8 million.

The core of Halio's business is its smart glass technology, which allows windows to dynamically tint in response to environmental conditions or user commands. This technology is designed to manage natural light, control glare, and regulate indoor climates, thereby enhancing occupant comfort and improving energy efficiency in buildings. Revenue is generated through the direct sale of its glass products, strategic partnerships with glass fabricators and construction firms, and potentially through technology licensing agreements. The company's clients are primarily architects, building developers, and owners in the commercial and high-end residential markets who are focused on sustainable and user-centric building design.

Halio's product is a complete system that includes the smart glass itself, a cloud-based control platform with AI-driven algorithms, a sky camera, and various user interfaces. The glass can transition from a clear state, indistinguishable from conventional glass, to a tinted neutral gray in under three minutes, with changes beginning within seconds of a command. This rapid response time allows for real-time adjustments to optimize daylight and manage solar heat gain. The system can be automated to react to factors like the sun's position and weather, or controlled manually via wall-mounted panels, mobile apps, or voice commands. A key differentiator is that Halio's electrochromic device is hermetically sealed, which enhances durability and allows established third-party glass fabricators like Viracon and Glassbel to integrate it into various window and skylight configurations.

Keywords: smart glass, electrochromic glass, dynamic glass, natural light management, building automation, energy efficiency, sustainable building materials, architectural glass, glare control, solar heat management, smart windows, climate tech, green buildings, property technology, automated shading, building envelope technology, daylight harvesting, smart facade, occupant wellness, IoT building solutions