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NuMat Technologies
The future of precision engineering
About NuMat Technologies
NuMat Technologies was co-founded by Benjamin Hernandez, Dr. Omar Farha, and Christopher Wilmer. The company emerged from a vision to revolutionize the field of advanced materials, focusing on nanoporous materials for applications in separation, purification, and encapsulation. Their journey began with a commitment to solving complex challenges at the atomic scale, leveraging cutting-edge technology to design materials that could transform industries.
The founders, each bringing a unique expertise, combined their knowledge in chemistry, engineering, and business to create a company that stands at the forefront of material innovation. Benjamin Hernandez, with a background in private equity, provided strategic leadership, while Dr. Omar Farha and Christopher Wilmer contributed their deep scientific expertise.
A significant milestone in NuMat's journey was their partnership with Linde, a global leader in industrial gases. This collaboration not only validated NuMat's technology but also opened doors to new markets and applications. The partnership underscored the potential of NuMat's materials to improve efficiency and sustainability in gas storage and separation processes.
NuMat Technologies continues to push the boundaries of material science, driven by a mission to address generational challenges through innovation. Their work exemplifies how a small team with a bold vision can make a substantial impact on global industries, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Employees
- 65
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 78.6/100
- Industry
- Energy, Chemicals
- Sector
- Energy, Accounting, Spinout, Advanced Materials, Metal Organic Frameworks, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | May 2025 | $40M | $160M | TEL Venture Capital · Aramco Ventures · SK Square · TGC Square | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Jul 2023 | $399K | — | US Department of Energy | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for NuMat Technologies is 2.4K monthly website visits, down 17.2% over the last three months. NuMat Technologies's team grew 3.2% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
US National Science Foundation
US Department of Energy
Series A11 investors entered at this stage
OS Fund
Tin Shed Ventures
Evergreen Climate Innovations
LaunchCapital
JUMP Investors
Owl
ARPA-E
TEL Venture Capital
Aramco Ventures
Universal Materials Incubator- ACAwaken Capital
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
SK Square- TSTGC Square
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Northwestern University
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