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Nano Terra
Developing advanced solutions for chemical defense, sensors, and nerve repair with government collaboration
About Nano Terra
NanoTerra, based in Cambridge, MA, operates at the intersection of science and technology, focusing on developing advanced solutions for critical challenges in national defense and human health. Originating from Harvard University's Department of Chemistry, the company collaborates with government agencies such as the U.S. Departments of Defense, Energy, and Homeland Security, as well as the National Institutes of Health. NanoTerra's expertise lies in chemistry and polymers, enabling the creation of products like skin decontamination technologies, chemically resistive coatings, and UV-based water purification systems. The company serves government clients, leveraging its scientific and engineering capabilities to address markets in chemical and biological defense, sensors, coatings, and nerve regeneration. Operating in the Boston-Cambridge area, a hub for technological innovation, NanoTerra benefits from proximity to world-class universities and a vibrant startup ecosystem. The business model is centered around government-funded programs, where it generates revenue by delivering rapid innovation and practical solutions to meet the stringent demands of its clients.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United States
- Employees
- 24
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 21.3/100
- Sector
- Developer Tools, Biotechnology, Hard Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Apr 2011
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBT✓Debt | Oct 2014 | $6.4M | — | Undisclosed | — |
| DEBT✓Debt | Apr 2011 | $2.3M | — | Undisclosed | — |
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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
180 Degree Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
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