Nanosys is a supplier of quantum dot (QDEF™, xQDEF™) and microLED/nanoLED technologies for the display industry. The company supplies quantum dot materials used in consumer electronics and operates the world’s largest quantum dot nanomaterials fab in Silicon Valley. As of the first half of 2022, brands have shipped more than 60 million devices in over 850 unique products using Nanosys’ quantum dot technology. Nanosys owns or has exclusive license rights to over 900 issued and pending patents worldwide. The company plans to expand development of its QDEF and xQDEF quantum dot technologies and to commercialize its microLED platform while developing next‑generation nanoLEDs. The recent financing positions Nanosys to accelerate those commercialization and development efforts. Nanosys supplies quantum dots and related materials for displays, with its technology found in more than 400 consumer device models across tablets, laptops, monitors and TVs in sizes from 13" to 98". The company owns or has exclusive license rights to more than 500 issued and pending patents worldwide. It has achieved more than $250M in lifetime revenues and recently reached several product development and customer milestones. Nanosys plans to use the financing to expand into new markets by adding supply chain capabilities and increasing its sales presence globally. The company has announced strategic relationships with Shoei Chemical and Nagase & Co., and has pursued partnerships to explore quantum-dot applications in agriculture. Founded in 2001 and led by President and CEO Jason Hartlove, Nanosys is based in Milpitas, California. Nanosys develops Nano Crystal technology to enable a new generation of energy-efficient displays and partners with leading display makers who create tablets, TVs and smartphones. The company said the new funds will be used to expand production capacity. Nanosys received a follow-on investment from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation; the amount was not disclosed. Founded in 2001 and led by CEO Jason Hartlove, Nanosys works with display manufacturers to integrate its technology into consumer devices. The company is based in Milpitas, California. Nanosys is a Palo Alto, CA-based advanced materials architect led by President and CEO Jason Hartlove. The company develops process-ready systems that integrate inorganic material properties into existing manufacturing for improved lighting, electronic displays and energy storage products. Its flagship product is Quantum Dot Enhancement Film (QDEF), which uses quantum dots to boost color performance and efficiency of LCDs. On November 27, 2012 Nanosys closed a $15M sixth funding round. The backers remained unnamed. The company said it will use the proceeds to expand its manufacturing capabilities. Nanosys is an advanced materials company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on nano-architected materials. The company develops materials for commercial applications in electronics and thin-film solar markets. It announced a strategic alliance and licensing arrangement with Samsung Electronics to accelerate those commercial applications. The partnership targets product development across solar, LED, memory, semiconductor and display markets. Financially, Nanosys raised $25M in venture capital financing to support its development and commercialization efforts. Samsung Venture Investment Corporation and several existing investors participated in the financing.

Total raised

$150M

Funding rounds

7

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Jul 2022