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6K
Develops materials into products for the manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace and consumer electronics industries
About 6K
6K Inc. is a pioneering startup that operates in the advanced materials production industry. The company's unique selling proposition is its microwave plasma system, the only one of its kind in the world, capable of producing a nearly infinite range of performance materials. This technology is transforming traditional industrial production methods by replacing outdated, inefficient, and environmentally harmful processes with clean, efficient production.
6K Inc. serves a broad range of clients, including those in the electric vehicle industry, which is expected to consume 1000 GWh of battery production per year by 2030. The company's technology significantly reduces greenhouse gases, energy, and water consumption, addressing the environmental challenges associated with battery production.
The company's business model is based on the concept of a circular economy. It uses scrap metals, used batteries, and powders as feedstock, reducing the need for mining scarce minerals and supporting local circular economy ecosystems. This approach also addresses national security concerns related to the supply of critical materials.
6K Inc.'s UniMelt Plasma system is a high-volume production system for performance materials. It operates at 6,000 degrees (hence the name 6K), has a 99% efficiency rate, and can produce materials in under 2 seconds. The system is also 99.999% contamination-free, ensuring the high quality of the produced materials.
The company's technology offers previously unattainable design flexibility, with the ability to produce materials ranging from nanometers to microns in size. This includes metals, alloys, oxides, silicon, carbides, nitrides, and more.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- North Andover, United States
- Employees
- 157
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.5/100
- Sector
- Defence, Defence Applications, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Industrial Technology, Advanced Materials, Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Semiconductor Materials, Metal, Dual-Use Tech, Superalloys, NIF defense security and resilience
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Nov 2023
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES EOther financing | Sep 2024 | $82M | $328M | Anzu Partners · Volta Energy Technologies · Energy Impact Partners · LaunchCapital | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Nov 2023 | $23M | — | US Department of War | ↗ |
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
US Department of War
US Department of Energy
Small Business Innovation Research- MIMass. Manufacturing Innovation Initiative
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Anzu Partners
LaunchCapital
Material Impact
KLP- RVRKS Ventures
Series B and later11 investors entered at this stage
MassDevelopment
Volta Energy Technologies
S Cap
Prithvi Ventures
Catalus Capital- KPKoch Strategic Platforms
Galp
HG Ventures
Albemarle
Energy Impact Partners
Stellantis Ventures
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Connecticut
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