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Niron Magnetics
Developing innovative advanced magnetic materials for high performance, low cost permanent magnets
About Niron Magnetics
Niron Magnetics is a startup that operates in the green technology sector, specifically in the production of permanent magnets. These magnets are essential components in a variety of consumer, industrial, and automotive applications, including computers, appliances, and automobiles. They convert electricity into motion and are also found at the heart of electricity generators.
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The company's unique selling point is its Clean Earth Magnet technology, which allows for the mass production of high-performance permanent magnets using abundant, sustainable materials. This technology is a response to the growing demand for alternatives to the unsustainable rare earth magnets currently in use.
Niron's manufacturing process combines nanomaterial engineering with mature metallurgical methods to produce high-performance magnets at a more stable cost than alternatives. This process manipulates the crystal structure of Iron Nitride to create high-strength magnets.
The company's business model is based on selling these magnets to manufacturers of devices that require them. It makes money by offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to the expensive and environmentally damaging rare earth magnets currently in use.
In summary, Niron Magnetics is a green technology startup that produces sustainable, high-performance permanent magnets for a variety of applications. Its business model is based on selling these magnets to manufacturers, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to the current market offerings.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, United States
- Employees
- 150
- Open positions
- 8
- Dealroom signal
- 92.7/100
- Sector
- Engineering and Manufacturing Equipment, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Magnets, Advanced Materials, Climate Tech, Rare Earth, Magnetic Sensors, NIF defense security and resilience, NIF Supply Chain Resilience
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Nanotech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | Oct 2025 | $10M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Feb 2024 | $25M | $100M | Allison Ventures | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Niron Magnetics is 6.9K monthly website visits, down 37.3% over the last three months. Niron Magnetics's team grew 27.1% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
US Department of Energy
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Artiman Ventures
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Anzu Partners
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
Volvo Cars Tech Fund
Volta Energy Technologies
Western Digital Capital
GM Ventures
Stellantis Ventures
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community- AVAllison Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
The Strauch Cleantech to Market Program
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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