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Phononic
Reimagining cooling and heating thru sustainable semiconductor innovation
About Phononic
Phononic is a startup that has developed a new way to cool and heat things using the power of phonons, which are particles of heat. They've created a small, quiet, and sustainable chip that is more reliable and cost-effective than traditional cooling and heating methods. This chip is used in their Solid State Heat Pumps, which are transforming the way various industries cool and heat their products.
Phononic's technology is particularly appealing because it is more sustainable than traditional methods. It uses only CO2 and water, with no harmful refrigerants that contribute to global warming. This makes it a more environmentally friendly choice for cooling and heating.
The company's products are also more efficient, offering up to 40% energy savings compared to traditional refrigerators. They provide better temperature stability, which is crucial for keeping food fresh and ensuring that vaccines and medications are stored at the correct temperature.
Phononic's refrigerators are also quieter and more compact than traditional models, making them a good fit for homes, hotels, and hospitals. By eliminating the bulky compressor found in traditional refrigerators, Phononic's models offer up to 40% more storage capacity.
In terms of business model, Phononic works with designers, engineers, and industry leaders to create thermal solutions that are more reliable, efficient, and sustainable. They offer everything from individual components to fully finished products, positioning themselves as a one-stop-shop for thermal solutions.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Durham, United States
- Employees
- 125
- Open positions
- 8
- Dealroom signal
- 75.1/100
- Sector
- Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Cooling Tech, Urban Tech, Building Cooling, Climate Tech, Building Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings, Building Energy Retrofit
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing, Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES HOther financing | Jan 2023 | $0 | — | Triangle Tweener Fund | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jul 2021 | $50M | $200M | Goldman Sachs Asset Management | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Phononic is 8.8K monthly website visits, up 66% over the last three months. Phononic's team grew 3.3% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Venrock
Oak Investment
Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage
- TCTsing Capital
National Bank Financial Wealth Management
Wellcome Trust
Notable Capital
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Triangle Tweener Fund
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