February 24, 2017 – Xenex Disinfection Services, the manufacturer of LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robotsa , today announced the investment of $38 million in a funding round led by Essex Woodlands , one of the country’s leading healthcare private equity firms. The financing, which includes new participation from Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking and continued investment from existing investors Malin Corporation and Tectonic Ventures, will be used for growing its sales force, product development, scientific research and international expansion.