Observed Signal · Sep 8, 2026 · Funding · Source: PR Newswire: Technology News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
i2Cool Raises Series B Funding for Passive Cooling Materials
i2Cool Shenzhen Limited, a green technology company specializing in electricity-free passive radiative cooling, has completed a Series B financing round of tens of millions of yuan. The round was backed by Shenzhen TopoScend Capital, with Linglu Capital serving as exclusive financial adviser. The funding will support standardized nanoparticle production lines, core technology advancement, talent recruitment, and global commercial expansion. i2Cool's products achieve high solar reflectivity and mid-infrared emissivity, and the company integrates AI-powered optical simulation to enhance R&D efficiency. With an order backlog of CNY 120 million and revenue reaching 30+ countries, i2Cool is expanding into AI data centers, robotics, and new energy vehicles.
Series B funding for a green tech startup in passive cooling; moderately relevant to AdTech/MarTech due to potential applications in data center efficiency, but not directly advertising-related.
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- i2Cool completed a Series B round of tens of millions of yuan (several million USD).
- TopoScend Capital led the investment; Linglu Capital acted as financial adviser.
- i2Cool reports an order backlog of CNY 120 million and a 377% three-year revenue CAGR.
- The company's solutions have reached over 30 countries, with overseas markets contributing 50% of revenue.
- Products achieve solar reflectivity and mid-infrared emissivity above 95%.
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