Nanoleaf is born! Tom moves to Shenzhen, China - briefly living out of Christian’s family’s factory to start working on an ultra energy efficient light bulb. Gimmy quickly joins them and the three create the Nanoleaf One: the world’s most energy efficient light bulb.

Nanoleaf launches their first Kickstarter campaign for the Nanoleaf One. Sitting in their one room “office,” the three hit the submit button, and to their amazement, reach their funding goal of $20,000 in just three days. Ultimately raising over $250,000 from supporters, investors like Li-Ka Shing and Kleiner Perkins take notice.

The company’s second bulb, the Nanoleaf Bloom, launches on Kickstarter. They quickly surpass their $20,000 goal tenfold yet again. Chris Burch, Co-Founder of the Tory Burch brand, invests in Nanoleaf. They’ve now raised half a million dollars through crowdfunding to bring their bright ideas to life.

Nanoleaf’s headquarters in Toronto opens. The team has now grown to 15 people. In 2015, the company introduces three more ultra efficient light bulbs: the Nanoleaf Gem decor bulb, PAR38 spotlight and Nanoleaf Amber candelabra light.

The Nanoleaf Light Panels launch. The first ever modular smart light with a triangle shape, the idea of “LEGO as lighting” is a breakthrough that sparks creativity, joy and a new conversation on what defines lighting. The Light Panels springboard from NYC’s MoMA Design Store and Best Buy across North America.

Nanoleaf is now sold in over 40 countries globally.

Nanoleaf Remote launches - a physical remote control that connects to the Light Panels and 3rd party HomeKit products, simplifying the smart home for even the least tech savvy users.

The company’s first touch-intuitive light, the Canvas light squares, launch into Home Depot, offering controls via touch gestures and more design possibilities than the triangular Light Panels. Pre-orders sell out in less than a week.

Nanoleaf Shapes line features the first ever modular smart lighting with shape interconnectivity (Connect+). Hexagons are the first shape of the line, winning the CES Innovation Awards 2020 and selling out its pre-order in 72 hours.

Nanoleaf announces two new products in the Shapes line - Triangles and Mini Triangles. The Essentials line of smart lighting basics - A19 Bulb and Lightstrips - are also revealed for the first time. Company announces that its all-in-one intelligent lighting system, the Learning Series, will be available in 2021.