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NanoPattern

Chicago, US · 2 known investors

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Nanopattern Technologies is a company focused on nanopatterning, with a team including chemists, researchers, and engineers working on materials and related technology.

Founders & leadership

YKYu Kambe
Yu KambeCEO & CofounderHe has background in materials research including quantum dots, nanomaterials, lithium-ion battery cathodes, fuel cell catalysts, and hybrid material synthesis.
DTDmitri Talapin
Dmitri TalapinCofounder
DCDanielle Chamberlin
Danielle ChamberlinCTODanielle Chamberlin is CTO of NanoPattern and brings over 15 years of R&D and product leadership experience, with background in materials technology including LED, illumination, phosphor, and silicone products.
FEForrest Etheridge
Forrest EtheridgeCOOHe has over a decade of laboratory experience in chemistry with expertise in materials synthesis and applications, along with demonstrated skills in project management and laboratory operations.

Board

SRSujatha Ramanujan
Sujatha RamanujanBoard directorManaging Director at Luminate
TC
Theodore CaposselaBoard director
HAHomer Antoniadis
Homer AntoniadisBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$1.2MraisedJul 2025 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dmitri TalapinDirector
  • Theodore CaposselaDirector
  • Danielle ChamberlinExecutive Officer
  • Forrest EtheridgeExecutive Officer
  • Homer AntoniadisDirector
  • Yu KambeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sujatha RamanujanDirector
Offering amount
$3.7M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.7MraisedJan 2024 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Danielle ChamberlinExecutive Officer
  • Forrest EtheridgeExecutive Officer
  • Dmitri TalapinDirector
  • Theodore CaposselaDirector
  • Homer AntoniadisDirector
  • Sujatha RamanujanDirector
  • Yu KambeExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$1.7M
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2021$999.4K
National Science FoundationPhase I2020$224.9K

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does NanoPattern do?
Nanopattern Technologies is a company focused on nanopatterning, with a team including chemists, researchers, and engineers working on materials and related technology.
Who founded NanoPattern?
NanoPattern was founded by Yu Kambe, Dmitri Talapin.
Who are NanoPattern's investors?
NanoPattern's investors include New World Angels, Service Provider Capital.
How much funding has NanoPattern raised?
NanoPattern has disclosed $2.9M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is NanoPattern headquartered?
NanoPattern is headquartered in Chicago, US.