Kirenaga founder and CEO David Scalzo talks about the growing interest in the use of UV light to disinfect surfaces amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Kirenaga Invests in Violet Defense
Kirenaga Partners is pleased to announce it completed a Series A investment in Violet Defense Group, a technology leader in providing ultraviolet lighting solutions for germ disinfection, as well as agricultural lighting solutions for indoor growing.
Orlando-based Violet Defense utilizes its patented ultraviolet lighting technology to provide full-spectrum germ-killing. Violet Defense’s Surface and Air Germ Elimination (S.A.G.E.) devices can be used in mobile deployments or permanently installed, and their products are currently used in operating rooms, hotels, schools, ambulances, food processing, and athletic facilities. Violet Defense has previously announced collaborations with Siemens and the Orlando Magic, and most recently, is working with Koch Industries in a design collaboration to address PPE and mask issues associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
The investment, led by Kirenaga with participation from existing investor Northwestern University, comes at a time when demand for virus-killing solutions is increasing due to COVID-19. Violet Defense has raised more than $10 million in venture funding, with the vast majority provided by Kirenaga.
Violet Defense expects to use the proceeds to expand its management team, invest in next generation products for both the domestic and international marketplace, and rapidly ramp up manufacturing capacity to meet increased customer demand.
For more information, please contact:
Kirenaga Partners
Dave Scalzo
Managing Partner
(914) 202-6046
david.scalzo@kirenaga.com
Leighton Yenor
Marketing
(407) 575-3918
leighton.yenor@kirenaga.com
Violet Defense
Terrance Berland
Chief Executive Officer
(407) 433-1104 ext 1004
tberland@violetdefense.com
Jessica Jones
Marketing
(407) 433-1104 ext 1002
jjones@violetdefense.com
Device Uses UV light to fight off germs and viruses such as Covid-19
ORLANDO, Fla. – CEO of Violet Defense, Terrance Berland, said on Wednesday that his company’s product could cut down on the spread of the coronavirus.
Their machine uses ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) light to kill bacteria, germs, and viruses like the coronavirus.
Central Florida tech company completes $2M fundraising round
Two Central Florida tech firms plan to hire employees and grow their inventory after raising $2 million in venture capital.
Celebration-based Violet Defense Group, which includes Violet Defense and Violet Gro, announced the closure of the fundraising round on Nov. 5. The round was led by local venture capital firm Kirenaga Partners.
Violet Defense Powered Light Fixtures Proven Effective Against Superbug Fungus
Puro disinfecting lighting solutions, powered by Violet Defense technology, has proven effective in killing 99.9% of the deadly, multi-drug resistant C. auris fungus in independent laboratory testing. C. auris has been of great concern to the CDC since its identification in 2009 because it is multidrug resistant, it is difficult to identify with standard laboratory methods, and it has caused outbreaks in healthcare settings.
To read Puro’s full press release on this development, please see the link below.
Full Press Release
Violet Defense Garners Attention of Innovation & Tech Today
Innovation & Tech Today has published an article acknowledging the potential of Violet Defense to revolutionize cleanliness. Specifically recognized is how Violet Defense’s proprietary Surface and Air Germ Elimination (S.A.G.E.) technology can not only reduce the need for toxic and environmentally damaging chemicals for disinfection, but can also reduce the generation of waste such as used cleaning wipes.
At Kirenaga, we remain extremely bullish on the potential of Violet Defense to provide a more sustainable option to protecting people from disease in myriad contexts. We can’t wait to see what comes next for the Violet Defense team.
To read the Innovation & Tech Today article yourself, please find it at the link below.
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Jewish Academy of Orlando and Violet Defense Keep Kids and Teachers Healthy
Germs of all kinds can prove to be obstacles to academic success, reducing academic performance and causing absences. Therefore, Jewish Academy of Orlando has installed Violet Defense germ-killing UV solutions across their facilities. By improving student and teacher health, the school hopes to reduce absences and improve the general health of its community.
You can read a Heritage Florida article on the development at the link below.
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Violet Defense Inks Deal with LSC Technologies
In order to expand its customer reach, Violet Defense has entered into an agreement with LSC Technologies. LSC Tech will serve as the master distributor of the Violet Defense UV technology for commercial customers looking to incorporate it into their cleaning and disinfection protocols. As a result, we hope to see Violet Defense solutions in the hands of more users in the near future.
If you would like to read more about the agreement, please see the Orlando Business Journal article at the link below.
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Magic Dedicated to Protecting Players
NBA.com published an article on how the Orlando Magic is making the health of its players a priority, and as a result they mentioned our friends at Violet Defense. Also, our very own Terry Berland supplied a quote for the article!
If you would like to read the NBA.com article yourself, you can find it at the link below.
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Orlando Magic and Violet Defense Team Up to Keep Players Healthy
Few things can bring a hot streak to an end like a few key players getting sick, so the Orlando Magic have decided to hedge that risk by deploying Violet Defense UV germ-killing units in key facility locations. By helping keep their athletes healthy and free of diseases like MRSA, the Magic hope to gain an edge over their competition with this first-of-a-kind partnership.
You can read an Orlando Sentinel article on the announcement at the link below.
Full Article
You can also read the press release directly at the following link.
Press Release