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Nelumbo
Energy · Hayward, United States · Founded 2015
Nelumbo is Providing radical, lasting technological improvements to the heating and cooling industry MoreLess
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.
Keywords: nanotechnology, surface materials, heat transfer, HVAC, automotive, thermal management, advanced materials, sustainability, efficiency, commercialization.
Company overview
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Hayward, United States
- Employees
- 49
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 76.3
Valuation & funding
Nelumbo funding history
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 | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Apr 2020 | $14M | $56M | Prime Movers Lab · Photon Fund · UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners · Darwin Venture Management | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2018 | $5.5M | $22M | UPC Renewables · Berkeley Catalyst Fund · 1517 Fund · Photon Fund | — |
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Aug 2016 | $0 | — | The Strauch Cleantech to Market Program | ↗ |
| OtherOther financing | Jan 2016 | Undisclosed | ↗ | ||
| SEEDEquity / VC | May 2015 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Jan 2015 | University of California, Berkeley | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2020 | 34 |
Growth signals
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