Boston Materials
Series A in 2022
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials based in Bedford, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs and offers a patented Z-axis Fiber technology that incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers. This innovative approach enhances the thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of materials, making them suitable for various high-growth industries, including semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy. Boston Materials' products are designed to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability while addressing challenges related to durability and weight reduction. The company employs a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control, achieving an annual production capacity of one million square meters.
Allnex
Acquisition in 2021
Allnex is a leading supplier of resins and additives tailored for a wide range of applications, including architectural, industrial, protective, automotive, and specialized coatings and inks. Renowned as a pioneer in specialty chemicals, Allnex offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality products, including innovative liquid resins, radiation-cured and powder coating resins, and crosslinkers designed for use on various surfaces such as wood, metal, and plastic. The company operates 17 manufacturing facilities and 12 research and technology support centers globally, enabling it to provide responsive, local support to its customers. This infrastructure allows Allnex to assist clients in rapidly developing and delivering advanced coating solutions to the market, while also emphasizing cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability.
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.
ESS is a long-duration energy storage company that specializes in iron flow battery technology, focusing on solutions for commercial, industrial, utility, microgrid, and off-grid applications. Founded in 2011, the company aims to support a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team experienced in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an energy management system that utilizes a safe, abundant, and non-toxic iron-electrolyte in conjunction with a patented flow cell design. This innovative approach offers high performance at a low cost, making ESS's technology well-suited for applications ranging from retail energy management to utility-scale renewable energy integration.
NatureWorks
Private Equity Round in 2011
NatureWorks LLC is a company dedicated to meeting the world's needs today without compromising the earth's ability to meet the needs of tomorrow. With a current Ingeo capacity of 140,000 tons, NatureWorks LLC is the first company to offer a family of commercially available low carbon footprint biopolymers derived from 100 percent annually renewable resources with performance and economics that compete with oil-based plastics and fibers. NatureWorks production of Ingeo uses significantly less non-renewable energy, and generates significantly lower CO2 emissions than all traditional oil based polymers. NatureWorks remains wholly owned by Cargill pending regulatory approval of the agreement.
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.