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    Recent transactions in the domain of nanotechnology

    Country Funding round Date
    C3Nano Inc
    Developer of transparent conductive inks and films.
    United States Series E
    20 May 2020
    OCSiAl SA
    Manufacturer of single walled carbon nanotubes and additives based on them.
    Luxembourg Secondary
    USD 5,000,000 (USD 5,000,000) at USD 1,000,000,000 (USD 1,000,000,000) valuation.
    8 May 2019
    Nantero Inc
    High density non-volatile random access memory chips using carbon nanotubes (NRAMTM)
    United States N/A
    USD 29,700,000 (USD 29,700,000)
    6 Apr 2018
    Nanocomp Technologies Inc
    Manufacturer of carbon nanotube fiber products for aerospace and defense, aviation, automotive, energy, and consumer industries.
    United States Acquisition
    23 Feb 2018
    Nanotronics Imaging Inc
    United States Series D
    USD 30,000,000 (USD 30,000,000)
    3 Oct 2017
    C3Nano Inc
    Developer of transparent conductive inks and films.
    United States Series D
    USD 15,000,000 (USD 15,000,000)
    22 Feb 2017
    Nanocomp Technologies Inc
    Manufacturer of carbon nanotube fiber products for aerospace and defense, aviation, automotive, energy, and consumer industries.
    United States N/A
    USD 2,964,420 (USD 2,964,420)
    25 Jan 2017
    Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd
    Developing the GridION system, a new generation of technology that uses nanopores - very small holes created in electrically resistant membranes.
    United Kingdom Venture
    GBP 100,000,000 at GBP 1,150,000,000 valuation.
    12 Dec 2016
    Nantero Inc
    High density non-volatile random access memory chips using carbon nanotubes (NRAMTM)
    United States Venture
    USD 21,000,000 (USD 21,000,000)
    9 Dec 2016
    Pixelligent Technologies LLC
    Maker of advanced materials for products used in solid state lighting, display and optical coatings and films applications.
    United States Venture
    USD 10,400,000 (USD 10,400,000)
    18 Aug 2016
    Nantero Inc
    High density non-volatile random access memory chips using carbon nanotubes (NRAMTM)
    United States Venture
    USD 9,390,000 (USD 9,390,000)
    1 Aug 2015
    Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd
    Developing the GridION system, a new generation of technology that uses nanopores - very small holes created in electrically resistant membranes.
    United Kingdom Venture
    GBP 70,000,000 at GBP 899,350,000 valuation.
    20 Jul 2015
    Nantero Inc
    High density non-volatile random access memory chips using carbon nanotubes (NRAMTM)
    United States Series E
    USD 30,500,000 (USD 30,500,000)
    1 Jun 2015
    Cnano Technology Ltd
    Maker of multi-wall carbon nanotubes.
    United States Series C
    USD 15,000,000 (USD 15,000,000)
    20 Apr 2015
    Nanotronics Imaging Inc
    United States Series C
    USD 9,300,000 (USD 9,300,000)
    6 Apr 2015
    C3Nano Inc
    Developer of transparent conductive inks and films.
    United States Series C
    USD 12,000,000 (USD 12,000,000)
    5 Nov 2014
    SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc
    Privately-held specialty chemical company that manufactures high quality single-wall and specialty multiwall carbon nanotubes
    United States Series C
    USD 1,700,000 (USD 1,700,000)
    12 Aug 2014
    SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc
    Privately-held specialty chemical company that manufactures high quality single-wall and specialty multiwall carbon nanotubes
    United States Debt
    USD 1,000,000 (USD 1,000,000)
    12 Aug 2014
    Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd
    Developing the GridION system, a new generation of technology that uses nanopores - very small holes created in electrically resistant membranes.
    United Kingdom Venture
    GBP 35,000,000 at GBP 609,720,000 valuation.
    12 Aug 2014
    Nanotronics Imaging Inc
    United States Series B
    USD 7,000,000 (USD 7,000,000)
    15 Dec 2013
    Nano-C Inc
    Developer of nanostructured carbon for use in energy and electronics applications
    United States Venture
    27 Mar 2013
    Nano-C Inc
    Developer of nanostructured carbon for use in energy and electronics applications
    United States Venture
    27 Mar 2013
    Nantero Inc
    High density non-volatile random access memory chips using carbon nanotubes (NRAMTM)
    United States Series D
    USD 10,000,000 (USD 10,000,000)
    1 Nov 2012
    Nanotronics Imaging Inc
    United States Series A
    USD 1,600,000 (USD 1,600,000)
    11 Oct 2012
    Siluria Technologies Inc
    Maker of nanotechnology-enabled products for cleantech-related markets
    United States Series C
    1 Jul 2012
    BioNano Genomics Inc
    Developer of technologies for analysis of large biological molecules.
    United States Series B
    29 Jun 2012
    Nanotronics Imaging Inc
    United States Series A
    USD 1,900,000 (USD 1,900,000)
    23 May 2012
    NeoPhotonics Corp
    Developer and vertically integrated manufacturer of photonic integrated circuit based components, modules and subsystems for use in telecommunications
    United States Private Equity
    USD 39,780,000 (USD 39,780,000)
    30 Apr 2012
    NanoH2O Inc
    United States Debt
    30 Apr 2012
    Rolith Inc
    Developer of nanostructured coatings and devices
    Series A
    USD 5,000,000 (USD 5,000,000)
    5 Apr 2012
    C3Nano Inc
    Developer of transparent conductive inks and films.
    United States Series B
    USD 6,700,000 (USD 6,700,000)
    15 Feb 2012
    Cambrios Technologies Corp
    Developer of proprietary nanostructured electronic materials for the display industry
    United States Series D
    1 Jan 2012
    Bridgelux Inc
    Provider of LED technology for the solid-stage lighting market
    United States N/A
    1 Oct 2011
    Contour Energy Systems Inc
    Developer of primary and rechargeable batteries enabled by nanotechnology.
    United States Series C
    1 Oct 2011
    Siluria Technologies Inc
    Maker of nanotechnology-enabled products for cleantech-related markets
    United States Series B
    1 Sep 2011
    Clearbridge Accelerator
    Singapore N/A
    2 Aug 2011
    Nanosys Inc
    Nanotechnology-enabled systems
    United States Grant
    1 Aug 2011
    Innovalight Inc
    Developers of nano-materials, silicon ink based printed solar cells
    United States Debt
    USD 4,940,000 (USD 4,940,000)
    19 Jul 2011
    Asia Nanotechnology Fund LP
    South Korea Fund Closing
    16 Jun 2011
    Asia Nanotechnology Fund LP
    South Korea Fund Closing
    15 Jun 2011
    PolyRemedy Inc
    Maker of robotic systems for the fabrication of nano material-based wound dressings at the point-of-care
    United States Series C
    1 Jun 2011
    Innovalight Inc
    Developers of nano-materials, silicon ink based printed solar cells
    United States Venture
    USD 3,400,000 (USD 3,400,000)
    21 May 2011
    Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd
    Developing the GridION system, a new generation of technology that uses nanopores - very small holes created in electrically resistant membranes.
    United Kingdom Venture
    GBP 25,000,000
    26 Apr 2011
    Kama Fund First
    Venture capital fund focused on Russian nanotechnology companies
    Russia Fund Closing
    EUR 50,000,000
    21 Apr 2011
    Amprius Inc
    Manufacturer and developer of high energy and high capacity lithium-ion batteries
    United States Venture
    4 Mar 2011
    C3Nano Inc
    Developer of transparent conductive inks and films.
    United States Series A
    USD 3,200,000 (USD 3,200,000)
    13 Feb 2011
    Siluria Technologies Inc
    Maker of nanotechnology-enabled products for cleantech-related markets
    United States Series A
    19 Oct 2010
    Nanosys Inc
    Nanotechnology-enabled systems
    United States Series E
    1 Aug 2010
    Rolith Inc
    Developer of nanostructured coatings and devices
    Seed
    USD 700,000 (USD 700,000)
    1 Aug 2010
    Stion Corp
    Solar photovoltaics company developing high-efficiency thin-film modules.
    United States N/A
    16 Jun 2010

    Best funded companies in nanotechnology





    Developer and vertically integrated manufacturer of photonic integrated circuit based components, modules and subsystems for use in telecommunications

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    High density non-volatile random access memory chips using carbon nanotubes (NRAMTM)





    Developers of nano-materials, silicon ink based printed solar cells

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    Maker of core process technology for the manufacture of nanostructured materials for optical, electronic and energy applications

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    Developer of transparent conductive inks and films.





    Maker of advanced materials for products used in solid state lighting, display and optical coatings and films applications.





    Privately-held specialty chemical company that manufactures high quality single-wall and specialty multiwall carbon nanotubes





    Developer of nanostructured coatings and devices





    Manufacturer of single walled carbon nanotubes and additives based on them.





    Manufacturer of carbon nanotube fiber products for aerospace and defense, aviation, automotive, energy, and consumer industries.





    Developer of technologies for analysis of large biological molecules.

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    Provider of LED technology for the solid-stage lighting market

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    Developer of primary and rechargeable batteries enabled by nanotechnology.





    Provider of super-high-resolution contact lithography systems to the nano-technology industry

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    Provider of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) solutions that improve the properties of materials.





    Maker of robotic systems for the fabrication of nano material-based wound dressings at the point-of-care

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    Global investment management firm that trades and invests in public and private domestic and international bonds and equities

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    Venture capital fund investing in young, up-and-coming nanotechnology companies based in Singapore

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    Venture capital firm investing in nanotechnology

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    Developer of a carbon nanotube growth process





    Manufacturer and developer of high energy and high capacity lithium-ion batteries

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    Clinical stage biopharmaceutical company creating novel vaccines to address a broad range of infectious diseases worldwide





    Developing the GridION system, a new generation of technology that uses nanopores - very small holes created in electrically resistant membranes.

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    Functionalisation of graphene with fluorine atoms as a high value filler for novel materials.

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    Venture capital firm providing seed and early stage capital, with a special expertise in co-founding and building technology firms from startup

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    Developer of intradermal drug delivery technologies and novel drug/device therapies.

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    Developer of nanostructured carbon for use in energy and electronics applications





    Developer of proprietary nanostructured electronic materials for the display industry

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    Top investors in the domain of nanotechnology

    Profile Country Investments
    Harris & Harris Group Inc Internally managed venture capital company specializing in nanotechnology and microsystems United States 22
    ARCH Venture Partners LP Venture capital firm providing seed and early stage capital, with a special expertise in co-founding and building technology firms from startup United States 11
    Lux Capital Management LLC Research-driven investment firm focused on founding, seed and early stage investments in the physical and life sciences United States 8
    Globespan Capital Partners Global venture capital firm investing in information technology companies United States 5
    Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC Venture capital firm. United States 5
    ATA Ventures Early stage venture capital firm United States 5
    IP Group PLC British-based Intellectual property business investing in technology companies, based in London, England. United Kingdom 5
    Sevin Rosen Funds Texas-based venture capital firm credited with pioneering the personal computing revolution in the 1980s and also venture investing in Dallas. United States 4
    Altitude Life Science Ventures United States 4
    Stata Venture Partners LLC United States 4
    GSR Ventures Global investment firm focused on early-stage tech companies developing AI-enabled enterprise software, consumer platforms, and healthcare technology. China 4
    Presidio Venture Partners LLC The venture arm of the global trading and operating firm Sumitomo Corp United States 4
    Oak Investment Partners LP Multi-stage venture capital firm United States 4
    Charles River Ventures Independent venture capital firm United States 4
    Masters Capital Management LLC Global investment management firm that trades and invests in public and private domestic and international bonds and equities United States 4
    Western Technology Investment Venture debt firm investing debt and equity capital in venture-backed technology, healthcare and clean technology companies. United States 4
    Chevron Technology Ventures LLC Corporate venturing subsidiary of ChevronTexaco, focusing on the commercialisation and integration of emerging technologies within Chevron United States 4
    Khosla Ventures Venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla. United States 3
    VantagePoint Capital Partners Venture capital firm with investments in the cleantech, information technology, and healthcare sectors. United States 3
    Phoenix Venture Partners LLC Venture capital firm with focus on advanced materials. 3
    United States Department of Energy Department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material United States 3
    In-Q-Tel Inc Non-profit venture capital firm, sponsored by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) that invests agency funds in promising early stage companies United States 3
    Rockport Capital Partners United States 3
    US Venture Partners. Silicon Valley venture capital firm. United States 3
    Convexa Capital Ventures Norwegian venture capital company that invests in early stage companies with breakthrough technologies in solar and other energy related areas. Norway 3
    ATEL Ventures Inc Division of ATEL Capital Group, is a leading provider of venture debt and equipment financing to emerging growth companies. United States 3
    Venrock Associates The venture capital arm of the Rockefeller Family. United States 3
    Institutional Venture Partners US-based venture capital investment firm focusing on later-stage companies and growth equity investments. United States 3
    TEL Venture Capital Inc United States 3
    Avalon Ventures United States 3
    SBV Venture Partners United States 3
    Apax Partners Worldwide LLP Private equity firm investing own capital United Kingdom 3
    Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc United States 2
    ATEL Capital Group United States 2
    Hercules Technology Growth Capital Inc Specialised finance company providing debt and equity growth capital to technology-related companies at all stages of development. United States 2
    Joseph Sandberg 2
    Oxford Bioscience Partners United States 2
    Megatop Capitals 2
    Yasuda Enterprise Development Co Ltd Japan 2
    KT Venture Group LLC United States 2
    New Enterprise Associates Inc Global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. United States 2
    Founders Fund LLC San Francisco based venture capital firm investing in companies building revolutionary technologies. United States 2
    The Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co Ltd Japan 2
    Nth Power LLC United States 2
    Delphi Ventures Inc Venture capital firm with a focus on early stage investing in medical devices and biotechnology United States 2
    Oxford Bioscience Partners IV LP United States 2
    DCM Inc Venture capital firm. United States 2
    3i Group PLC Major, long established, quoted private equity investor United Kingdom 2
    Headland Ventures LP Venture capital fund focused on early stage companies United States 2
    Benchmark Capital Early stage venture capital firm focused on social, mobile, local and cloud companies. United States 2

    Top acquirers in the domain of nanotechnology

    Profile Country Acquisitions
    Huntsman Corp American multinational manufacturer and marketer of chemical products for consumers and industrial customers. 1

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