Nu Glass
Nu Glass is a Swiss materials-technology company that uses a patented laser treatment to make existing glass permeable to mobile signals while preserving thermal insulation, serving rail operators (notably SBB), commercial building owners, and public infrastructure providers with on-site treatment services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersNyon, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Nu Glass does
Nu Glass (legal entity nu glass SA) is a Swiss materials-technology company headquartered in Nyon that has developed a patented laser treatment which modifies the metallic coatings of glass at the microscopic scale, making windows permeable to radio frequency signals while preserving their thermal insulation properties. The technology originated in EPFL's NanoSolarLab beginning in 2014, transitioned through approximately five years of laboratory and field R&D, and was first deployed in 2019 on a train (NINA). The company was formally incorporated in Nyon between 2020 and 2022 to industrialize and commercialize the process.
The company's core product is a single underlying technology—on-site laser treatment of existing glazing—deployed across two end markets: rail transportation (where it addresses signal attenuation caused by modern insulating train windows, exemplified by the reference deployment with SBB CFF FFS) and commercial buildings and public infrastructure (where it counteracts the Faraday cage effect of energy-efficient glazing). Revenue is generated through one-time project-based treatment services and associated professional services, with quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts; the treatment is permanent and maintenance-free, making the offering structurally 2–5x more cost-effective than traditional repeaters while delivering up to +30 dB signal improvement. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large infrastructure operators, supported by a dedicated Business Developer for the DACH region and active expansion into France.
Nu Glass holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications (2025), has been awarded the Scale-up Vaud Label and named a finalist for the Swiss Economic Award 2026, and serves approximately one million rail passengers annually through treated train deployments. The company operates with 11–50 employees and has not disclosed funding rounds, revenue figures, or institutional investors in the available source data.
Nu Glass firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nu Glass
- Legal name
- nu glass SA
- Website
- https://nu.glass
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Nu Glass is a Swiss materials-technology company that uses a patented laser treatment to make existing glass permeable to mobile signals while preserving thermal insulation, serving rail operators (notably SBB), commercial building owners, and public infrastructure providers with on-site treatment services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nu Glass industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Connectivity Infrastructure Services
- NAICS
- Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)
- SIC
- Flat Glass (3211)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)
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Where Nu Glass is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nyon
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Nu Glass business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Glass Treatment Services: One-time laser treatment service applied to existing glass surfaces (windows) in buildings and trains. Revenue generated from on-site intervention services including initial discussion, technical scoping, laser treatment, and control/validation. The treatment is permanent and requires no maintenance or upgrades, creating a long-term value relationship with clients.
- Professional Services: Consulting and project management services including qualification of context, definition of scope, integration into maintenance cycles, and quality control validation processes.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Nu Glass product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nu Glass provides an on-site patented laser treatment service that modifies metallic coatings in existing glass to make it permeable to mobile RF signals while preserving thermal insulation. The service is delivered directly to enterprise customers' windows in trains and buildings without dismantling, eliminating the need for repeaters, antennas, or active infrastructure. The treatment is permanent, maintenance-free, and compatible with all network technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, IoT, MIMO).
Product overview
Nu Glass offers a single core technology—a patented laser treatment that makes existing glass permeable to mobile signals while retaining thermal insulation properties—deployed across two main application environments: Buildings and Trains. The technology addresses the Faraday cage effect created by metallic coatings in modern energy-efficient glazing. No modular add-ons or separate product tiers are offered; the same underlying laser process is applied on-site to existing windows in both building and rail environments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- nu glass Technology Patented on-site laser treatment service that modifies metallic layers in existing glass to make it RF-permeable while preserving thermal insulation. Sold as an enterprise project-based service applied directly to customer windows.
- Buildings Solution Indoor mobile connectivity solution for commercial and public buildings that extends signal inside without adding infrastructure complexity or altering architecture. Boosts indoor signals by up to +30 dB and is compatible with all network technologies.
- Trains Solution Onboard mobile connectivity solution for trains that delivers reliable signal across operator, network technology, and fleet age using laser-treated windows. Replaces costly active repeater and antenna infrastructure with a passive, maintenance-free glass treatment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Signal boost of up to +30 dB (up to 1000x stronger than before)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Nu Glass
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Nu Glass technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Nu Glass partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SBB CFF FFScoreMajor Swiss national railway operator as a key customer and strategic partner. First contracts signed in 2023 with operational deployment of nu glass technology on trains. SBB has validated the technology in real-world conditions with positive feedback on project management and execution quality.
- EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne)coreOrigin of nu glass technology at EPFL's NanoSolarLab since 2014. The company was spun out from fundamental research on the interaction between glass and electromagnetic waves. EPFL connection provides ongoing scientific rigor and credibility.
- Scale-Up Vaud / InnovaudminorRegional innovation initiative that certified nu glass with the Scale-up Vaud Label in 2026. Provides national visibility, access to the SEF founder network, and connection to the regional innovation ecosystem in Vaud, Switzerland.
- Swiss Economic ForumminorAnnual business forum where nu glass presented as a finalist for the Swiss Economic Award 2026, gaining exposure to jury members and representatives from business, politics, and science sectors.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Nu Glass competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- View, Inc. US smart-glass manufacturer producing electrochromic and RF-aware coated windows for commercial buildings. Addresses similar building connectivity and energy-efficiency pain points as Nu Glass but embeds technology in the glass at manufacturing rather than treating installed windows on-site.
- Pivotal Commware: US startup developing mmWave repeaters and holographic beamforming for indoor/outdoor 5G coverage. Competes in the same end-market (in-building connectivity) with a next-generation active alternative that could displace passive solutions like Nu Glass.
Direct peers
- Icomera: Sweden-headquartered provider of onboard train connectivity (Wi-Fi, cellular, passenger information). Competes for the same rail passenger-connectivity budget as Nu Glass but solves the problem with active onboard hardware rather than passive glass treatment.
- SureCall: US-based signal booster and passive DAS provider for buildings. Comparable solution category to Nu Glass's buildings offering, addressing indoor cellular dead zones with active RF equipment rather than laser glass treatment.
- WiFi SPARK: UK provider of passenger Wi-Fi and connectivity solutions specifically for UK rail operators. Comparable customer segment (rail operators) and use case (onboard connectivity), representing an alternative technology approach.
- Nomad Digital: UK-based rail connectivity specialist delivering passenger Wi-Fi and on-train networks to operators worldwide. Directly comparable target market and use case to Nu Glass's trains solution, with an active infrastructure approach.
- Wilson Electronics: US maker of cellular signal boosters/repeaters for buildings and vehicles. Offers the primary active alternative to Nu Glass's passive glass treatment in the buildings vertical, directly competing on the same indoor-connectivity problem.
Broad incumbents
- Corning Incorporated: US specialty glass and materials giant with RF-transparent and low-loss glass products used in buildings and transportation. Adjacent in the underlying glass substrate Nu Glass treats, and a potential partner/competitor if it ships pre-treated coated glass directly.
- Saint-Gobain: French multinational and one of the world's largest manufacturers of low-E coated architectural and automotive glass. As the upstream supplier of the glass Nu Glass treats, Saint-Gobain could become a channel partner or, if it develops in-house RF-friendly coatings, a competitor.
- CommScope: US-based global incumbent in DAS, small cells, and in-building wireless infrastructure. Offers the active alternative to Nu Glass's passive treatment in the buildings vertical, with a much broader portfolio and global footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Nu Glass social profiles
Digital presenceNu Glass compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Nu Glass financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Nu Glass leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Nu Glass funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Nu Glass M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Nu Glass
What does Nu Glass do?
Nu Glass provides an on-site patented laser treatment service that modifies metallic coatings in existing glass to make it permeable to mobile RF signals while preserving thermal insulation. The service is delivered directly to enterprise customers' windows in trains and buildings without dismantling, eliminating the need for repeaters, antennas, or active infrastructure. The treatment is permanent, maintenance-free, and compatible with all network technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, IoT, MIMO).
Is Nu Glass a public or private company?
Nu Glass is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Nu Glass founded?
Nu Glass was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Nu Glass based?
Nu Glass is headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Nu Glass make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Glass Treatment Services are the primary driver. The others are professional Services.
Who are Nu Glass's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are View, Inc. and Pivotal Commware. Direct peers are Icomera, SureCall, WiFi SPARK, Nomad Digital and Wilson Electronics. Broad incumbents are Corning Incorporated, Saint-Gobain and CommScope.
Does Nu Glass have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nu Glass.
What industry is Nu Glass in?
Nu Glass's product category is Connectivity Infrastructure Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAHAF, Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass. Its NAICS code is 327215 and its SIC code is 3211.