Light Science Technologies Holdings
Solutions for Agritech, CEM, and passive fire protection.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| GBP | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | - | 7 % | 10 % | 14 % | 29 % |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | 7 % | (18 %) | (28 %) | (3 %) | 8 % |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | 1 % | (29 %) | (31 %) | (10 %) | - |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article
Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC is a holding company operating across three distinct sectors: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM), and Passive Fire Protection (PFP). The group, which went public on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market in 2021, was formed from a collection of companies owned by founder and CEO Simon Deacon.
The AgTech (AGT) division focuses on providing turnkey technology solutions for indoor farming applications like vertical farms, glasshouses, and polytunnels. This includes sensors, control systems, and lighting designed to enhance crop health, increase yields, and extend growing seasons, addressing global food security challenges. This division, operating through Light Science Technologies and Tomtech, creates bespoke "recipes" for growers by monitoring and controlling environmental parameters to optimize crop output.
The Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) division, primarily through its company UK Circuits, has over two decades of experience. It offers comprehensive services from design and prototyping to volume manufacturing and final assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and finished electronic products. This unit serves a wide array of industries, including pest control, audio, lighting, sensors, and robotics.
The Passive Fire Protection (PFP) division installs the Injectaclad system, a cavity fire barrier designed for remedial installation in buildings to meet updated fire safety regulations. This method allows for external installation without removing the facade, minimizing disruption and environmental impact.
The company's business model leverages synergies between its divisions, with the CEM unit supporting the manufacturing needs of the AgTech division. Revenue is generated through the sale of products and services in these three core areas, with a focus on growing recurring revenue streams.
Keywords: Controlled Environment Agriculture, AgTech, Contract Electronics Manufacturing, Passive Fire Protection, indoor farming, vertical farming, horticultural lighting, PCB assembly, fire safety solutions, grow lights, agricultural sensors, turnkey electronics, food security technology, smart farming, sustainable agriculture, building safety, crop yield optimization, environmental control systems, electronic manufacturing services