Who are 6K Inc.'s investors?

6K Inc.'s investors include Energy Impact Partners, HG Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Material Impact.

6K Inc.

Founded 2014 · 152 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

6K uses microwave plasma technology (Unimelt) to produce engineered materials, including battery cathode materials and metal powders for additive manufacturing, with an emphasis on sustainable processes. It serves industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics, operating innovation labs in Massachusetts and a production facility in Pennsylvania.

Advanced Manufacturing Cleantech Energy New Materials

Investors · 4

Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M

HG VenturesIndianapolis · $1M – $10M

In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M

Material ImpactBoston · $100K – $10M

Competitors · 1

by search overlap

6Kadditive20 shared keywords6K Additive manufactures metal powders — including titanium, nickel, and refractory alloys such as tungsten, C-103, tantalum, and molybdenum — using its proprietary UniMelt process and sustainable feedstock. It supplies powders for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial additive manufacturing, serving government agencies and Tier-1 suppliers seeking a domestic supply chain for critical materials.

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Non-dilutive funding · 7 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency	Phase I	2021	$148.8K
Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency	Phase II	2020	$1.5M
Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency	Phase I	2019	$100K
Department of Energy	Phase II	2018	$1M
Department of Energy	Phase I	2017	$154.4K
U.S. ArmyArmy	Phase II	2015	$999.9K
U.S. ArmyArmy	Phase I	2013	$99.9K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

6K raises $102m in Series D funding round - AM Chronicleamchronicle.com · May 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does 6K Inc. do?: 6K uses microwave plasma technology (Unimelt) to produce engineered materials, including battery cathode materials and metal powders for additive manufacturing, with an emphasis on sustainable processes. It serves industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics, operating innovation labs in Massachusetts and a production facility in Pennsylvania.
Who are 6K Inc.'s investors?: 6K Inc.'s investors include Energy Impact Partners, HG Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Material Impact.