Caelux®

Caelux is a solar energy company founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, California. The company focuses on enhancing the solar energy sector by developing perovskite solar cells that improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar modules. Caelux integrates perovskites with silicon surfaces to increase power output while reducing costs, making solar energy more accessible for various markets, including rooftop, utility, and commercial sectors. The company collaborates with leading solar module manufacturers to enhance the performance and durability of crystalline silicon modules. Caelux is recognized as a leader in perovskite solar cell development and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with plans for a 50 MW prototype line, aiming to scale production to multi-gigawatt levels by 2025. With a total of $24 million raised in funding, Caelux is positioned for growth and innovation in the solar energy market.

Semiconductors Baldwin Park, United States Founded 2014 ~44 employees Private · Series A

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Employees
44
+2.3% in the 3 months to Apr 2025
Revenue / employee
$52.3K
Revenue ~$2.3M
Total funding
$24M
Last round Series A, Aug 2023
12-month attrition
14.7%
Tech: 11.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Caelux® went from 17 employees in May 2023 to 44 in Apr 2025. Nov 2024 to Apr 2025: 5 people joined, 1 left.

Headcount data through Apr 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other19
Engineering13
Finance4
Sales3
Operations3
HR2

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering3
Executive1
Finance1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

Funding

  • Aug 2023 · Series A · $12M · Temasek, Khosla Ventures, Mitsui Fudosan
  • Sep 2022 · $12M

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Caelux® FAQ

How many employees does Caelux® have?

Caelux® has about 44 employees, up 2.3% over the 3 months to Apr 2025.

Does Caelux® sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Caelux® filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Executive roles.

What is Caelux®'s revenue per employee?

Caelux® makes about $52K in revenue per employee, based on $2.3M annual revenue and 44 employees.

How much funding has Caelux® raised?

Caelux® has raised $24M in total funding; its latest round was Series A in Aug 2023.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.