Sunnyvale, Calif.
Thanks to a dime-size chip embedded with tiny diodes that emit white light, Bridgelux believes it is on track to sell LED-based lighting comparable to 60-watt incandescent bulbs for under $10 that use a fraction of the energy and last for years.
Key investors: DCM, El Dorado Ventures, Vantage Point, Chrysalix, Harris & Harris