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LiquiGlide

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Creating permanently slippery surfaces for various applications

Cambridge, United StatesFounded 2012Chemicals

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2017

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About LiquiGlide

LiquiGlide is a pioneering company that has developed the first and only viable technology for creating permanently wet slippery surfaces. Spun out of the Varanasi Lab at MIT, LiquiGlide serves a diverse range of clients including leading global companies in packaging, manufacturing, and medical devices. The company operates in the advanced materials market, focusing on consumer products, biomedical devices, and industrial applications. LiquiGlide's business model revolves around licensing its patented technology to manufacturers and product designers, enabling them to simplify processes, eliminate wasted product, and improve user experiences. The company generates revenue through licensing fees and partnerships with industry leaders. By offering solutions that reduce waste and enhance product efficiency, LiquiGlide is positioned to make a significant impact on sustainability and operational efficiency across various sectors.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Cambridge, United States
Employees: 3
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 66.5/100
Industry: Chemicals
Sector: Chemicals, Spinout, Advanced Materials, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Hardware, Deep Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
DEBTDebt	Jun 2021	$8M	—	Horizon Technology Finance Corporation	—
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Jan 2017	$16M	$64M	Struck Capital · Structure Capital	—

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LiquiGlide website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for LiquiGlide is 330 monthly website visits, down 64.5% over the last three months. LiquiGlide's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits330 3-month web change-64.5% 1-year team growth0%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Aug 2025

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