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Nelumbo
Nelumbo is Providing radical, lasting technological improvements to the heating and cooling industry
About Nelumbo
Nelumbo specializes in developing advanced surface materials using nanotechnology to enhance the performance and longevity of heat transfer systems. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including those in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry, automotive sector, and other industries requiring efficient thermal management solutions. Operating in the advanced materials market, Nelumbo leverages its proprietary surface structure platform to create innovative products that address long-standing challenges in heat transfer and sustainability.
Nelumbo's business model revolves around the commercialization of its nanotechnology-based surface materials. The company generates revenue through the sale of these materials to manufacturers and businesses that integrate them into their products to improve efficiency and durability. By focusing on the mass market, Nelumbo aims to bring the benefits of nanotechnology from niche applications to widespread use, driving transformational progress in climate and sustainability.
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Hayward, United States
- Employees
- 49
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 76.3/100
- Sector
- Energy, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Cooling Tech, Urban Tech, Advanced Materials, Climate Tech, Building Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings, Building Energy Retrofit
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Nanotech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Apr 2025 | — | — | Kuraray | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | May 2024 | $2.9M | — | California Energy Commission | ↗ |
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
California Energy Commission
Series A9 investors entered at this stage
Berkeley Catalyst Fund- URUPC Renewables
1517 Fund
Photon Fund
Prime Movers Lab
UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
Darwin Venture Management
Safar Partners
Neue Fund
Other known investors5 additional known investors
Kuraray
The Strauch Cleantech to Market Program
University of California, Berkeley
Arno Harris
Thiel Fellowship
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