Boston Materials
Series A in 2022
Boston Materials designs and manufactures advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber pre-pregs enabled by its patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which uses vertically aligned carbon fibers to improve energy transfer. The company produces magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-pregs and other specialty materials for semiconductors, aerospace platforms, and thermal management, delivering lightweight, high-performance solutions for electronics, aviation, electrified vehicles, and related industries. Its processes include roll-to-roll manufacturing with in-line quality control to support scalable production and consistent quality across applications.
Allnex
Acquisition in 2021
Allnex specializes in the production of resins and additives for various coatings and inks applications. With a global presence and extensive product portfolio, Allnex caters to architectural, industrial, protective, automotive, and special purpose markets. Their offerings include liquid resins and additives, radiation-cured products, powder coating resins, and crosslinkers, serving diverse surfaces such as wood, metal, plastic, and others.
actnano Inc. is a nanotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced coating solutions for the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Germany, and South Korea, actnano focuses on creating wet ANG coatings designed to protect electronic devices and manufacturing environments from water damage and harsh environmental conditions. Their technology includes a range of transparent nano guard coatings that can be applied post-manufacturing, enhancing devices' water resistance to IPx7 levels. This approach allows clients to effectively integrate the protective coatings into existing production lines, ensuring durability and longevity in their electronic products.
Founded in 2011, ESS provides safe, cost-effective long-duration energy storage solutions for commercial & industrial applications, utilities, microgrids, and off-grid systems. Their patented iron-electrolyte flow cell design enables reliable clean energy integration.
NatureWorks
Private Equity Round in 2011
NatureWorks produces Ingeo, a family of biopolymers derived from annually renewable resources. With a capacity of 140,000 tons, it offers an eco-friendly alternative to oil-based plastics and fibers, using significantly less non-renewable energy and generating lower CO2 emissions.
GC Innovation America
Venture Round in 2011
GC Innovation America manufactures environment-friendly biochemicals for global commercialization. Its chemicals are made from a renewable feedstock which serves as an alternative to petroleum-based products as well as includes bio-succinic acid and derivatives that are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing chemical-production processes, enabling clients to produce chemicals that are not harmful to the environment and promote sustainable development.