# Forge Nano, Inc.: Nanotechnology, Thornton, United States

> Forge Nano, Inc.: Forge Nano, Inc. is a U.S.-based materials science company located in Thornton, Colorado. Based in Thornton, United States. Founded 2011.

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# Forge Nano, Inc.

Forge Nano, Inc. is a U.S.-based materials science company located in Thornton, Colorado.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Nanotechnology Thornton, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2011 15 years old
- **Team:** 110 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $74M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C May 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Forge Nano, Inc. has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Forge Nano, Inc.

Forge Nano, Inc. is a U.S.-based materials science company located in Thornton, Colorado.

Founded in 2011, it specializes in surface engineering and precision nano-coating technology through its proprietary Atomic ArmorTM platform. The company employs advanced techniques like Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Particle ALD (PALD) to enhance material performance at the atomic level. Forge Nano's core product is the Atomic ArmorTM nanocoating system, which applies ultra-thin coatings to improve the durability and reliability of various materials. In addition to its nanocoating systems, Forge Nano manufactures its own ALD and PALD equipment for both research and industrial applications. The company also operates a lithium-ion battery manufacturing initiative, Forge Battery, in North Carolina, with plans to produce high-performance batteries using its nano-coating technology. Forge Nano serves a diverse range of industries, including semiconductors, automotive, and renewable energy, and holds a strong portfolio of over 200 patents. With significant funding and a mission to enhance material performance, Forge Nano is positioned to drive innovation in critical technologies.

## What company datasets say Forge Nano, Inc. raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$74M** in dollars

Rounds **6**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$97M**

Last round date **May 2023**

Investors listed **7**

## Founders and team

From Forge Nano, Inc.'s own website and the SEC filings it signed: 4 on the team.

- **Joel Kirner** Principal Battery Scientist
- **Kyle Ingham** Senior Service Engineer
- **Sara Harris** R&D Engineer II
- **Paul Lichty** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Chris Lee* *Gary Ullman* *Michael Danner* *Millicent Pitts-DiCicco*

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [OIC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/oic)
- [Rock Creek](https://millionrounds.com/fund/managing-director)
- [Catalus Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/catalus-capital)
- [Orion Energy Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/orion-energy-partners)

Each firm lists Forge Nano, Inc. on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

hardware health care atomic scale coatings 3d printing surface engineering precision nano-coatings distribution manufacturing ultra-thin films ald process optimization powder atomic layer deposition hermetic encapsulation ald for batteries semiconductor coatings batteries catalysts

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- **Sector:** Nanotechnology
- **Industry code:** NAICS 333242, 335910, SIC 3671, 3674, 3691
- **Region:** Colorado
- **Revenue:** $15M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/forge-nano)

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