What is Actnano?
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Actnano specializes in the development of water and environmental resistant nanocoating technologies. By applying these protective layers directly to sensitive components such as connectors, antennas, and LEDs, the company enables electronics manufacturers to safeguard their hardware against moisture, corrosion, and thermal stress. This capability is particularly transformative for the automotive and consumer electronics sectors, where the demand for durable, high-performance circuitry is at an all-time high. Actnano occupies a critical niche in the deep tech landscape, bridging the gap between material science innovation and large-scale industrial application.
How much funding has Actnano raised?
Actnano has raised a total of $92.2M across 7 funding rounds:
Multiple Rounds
$22.1M
Debt
$293K
Series B
$21.8M
Other Financing Round
$8M
Other Financing Round
$40M
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
Unspecified (2020): $10M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2020): $12M supported by Ireon Oil, Material Impact, Henkel Tech Ventures, GC Ventures America, and Emerald Technology Ventures
Debt (2021): $293K featuring PPP
Series B (2022): $21.8M backed by Henkel Tech Ventures, GC Ventures America, Porsche Ventures, Ireon Ventures, Material Impact, HELLA Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Emerald Technology Ventures, and TDK Ventures
Other Financing Round (2022): $8M with participation from Porsche Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Liquidity Group, and Henkel
Other Financing Round (2024): $40M led by Anthelion Capital Holdings
Key Investors in Actnano
Porsche Ventures
Porsche Ventures engages with top entrepreneurs across the globe, partnering with companies from early stage through growth to accelerate innovation within the automotive ecosystem.
Material Impact
Material Impact is a venture firm focused on building deep tech companies that leverage material science to drive sustainability and enhance industrial productivity.
Emerald Technology Ventures
Emerald is a globally recognized investment firm and strategic innovation partner specializing in industrial technology sectors including energy, water, and advanced materials.
What's next for Actnano?
With the successful closure of this major enterprise-level funding round, Actnano is well-positioned to accelerate its commercialization efforts and expand its global footprint. The strategic backing from automotive-focused investors suggests a clear trajectory toward deeper integration within the electric vehicle and autonomous driving supply chains. Moving forward, the company is expected to leverage this capital to scale its manufacturing capacity and further refine its nanocoating portfolio, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the surface protection market. As the industry shifts toward more complex and heat-sensitive electronic architectures, Actnano's role as a foundational technology provider will likely become increasingly central to the next generation of hardware design.
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