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NanoCatalytics, founded on June 29, 2021, by Adam Malofsky, PhD, after a breakthrough realization in his garden, is revolutionizing nanotechnology by enabling affordable, high-performance nanomaterials for polymers and manufacturing. The company develops commercially ready products like conductive adhesives and toughening additives, achieving breakthrough performance with low-cost, sustainable production that uses minimal energy and leverages an existing supply chain. With products trialed at multiple customers and a focus on Ohio’s key industries, NanoCatalytics is poised for rapid growth, targeting positive cash flow with 80-95% margins.
Location 🗺️
HQ: 12082 Champion Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Meet the Leadership 🤼
Contact email: mann@nanocatalytics.com
Adam Malofsky, PhD (CEO)
Steve Levin (President)
Srinagesh Potluri (VP, R&D)
John Jacks (Principal Engineer & Program Director)
Bill Mann (Commercial Director)
Alignment 💫
Key Achievements
- Developed NCC1 conductive adhesive with 3 ohm-cm volume resistivity at 9% loading, a breakthrough in low-loading conductivity
- Achieved 200% increase in tensile strength and toughness with NCT3 compared to competitors
- Secured partnerships with industry leaders like Lockheed Martin, Shin Etsu, and Chemence
- Developed commercially ready products (NCC1, NCR1, NCT3) being sampled and trialed at multiple customers, including Worthen Industries and Chemence
- Secured a strong supply chain with multiple sources, including Cabot through Nanorial, and a confidential partnership with Lockheed Martin and Meridian
- Built a broad and deep patent portfolio, with investment from John Habbert and Queen City Angels
Strategic Partners
- CHEMENCE
- WORTHEN
- LAMART CORPORATION
- Shepherd
- allnex
- LOCKHEED MARTIN
- Shin Etsu
Upcoming Milestones
- Close last $1.2m of total $2.5M Series Seed II round
- Use of funds – staff and fuel for 2025 sales growth
- Expand sales in reactive adhesives, conductive adhesives and static dissipative coatings and plastic markets
- Scale contract manufacturing and supply chain for industrial volumes
- Achieve first sales and secure large-scale production agreements
- Expand commercial staffing to support growth
- Advance patent actions with the USPTO
Technology & Products
- NCC1: Conductive adhesive with no silver, low 9% loading, and high performance (3 ohm-cm resistivity), ideal for epoxy adhesives and microelectronics
- NCR1: On-demand catalyst release particles for precise curing in adhesives and composites, using low-energy RF or heat activation
- NCT3: Easily dispersed carbon nanotubes for toughening plastics, coatings, and adhesives, offering 200% increased tensile strength and toughness
Market Opportunities
- Plastic Additives: $50B+ global market for lighter, tougher plastics, with NanoCatalytics delivering up to 65% cost savings
- Static Dissipative Plastics: $25B+ market, replacing carbon black with lower additive needs
- Conductive Adhesives: $1B+ high-margin market, offering cost savings by replacing silver
Ohio Impact 🌎
NanoCatalytics serves two of Ohio’s top industries—polymers and manufacturing—delivering world-class products that create high-paying jobs and drive immediate economic impact.
Round Details 💰
Contact Pauly or reach out to the leadership team above.
Exit Planning 🚪
NanoCatalytics aims to achieve rapid positive cash flow with 80-95% margins through sales growth in additives and reactive compositions, targeting a potential acquisition by a major player in the plastics, electronics, or manufacturing sectors, leveraging their patent-protected technology and market traction.
Asks 🙋
- Support in scaling contract manufacturing and supply chain for industrial volumes
- Introductions to formulators in microelectronics, automotive, and composite adhesives
- Strategic guidance on premium pricing and market expansion
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