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NBD Nano

Techstars '12

Boston, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

NBD Nano develops advanced coatings, additives, and adhesives using nanotechnology to enhance product surfaces across various industries. The company applies chemistry innovations inspired by nature to create specialized material solutions for electronics, automotive, energy, and biomedical markets.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

NBD Nano was founded in 2012 by Deckard Sorensen and Miguel Galvez.

DS
Deckard SorensenCEO & Co-Founder
MG
Miguel GalvezPresident & Co-founder

Board

JC
JOHN CHEN, PH.D.Board director
NK
NOBI KAMBE, PH.D.Board director
DA
DAVID ANDERSON, PH.DBoard director

Investors · 5

Bantam GroupWestwood
Better Ventures Central LlcOakland · $500K – $1.5M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Boston Seed CapitalreportedBoston
Phoenix Venture PartnersreportedSan Mateo · $100K – $3M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.9M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2021

▶$2.2MraisedJan 2022 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Miguel GalvezExecutive Officer, Director
  • David Anderson, Ph.D.Director
  • Nobi Kambe, Ph.D.Director
  • Deckard SorensenExecutive Officer, Director
  • John Chen, Ph.D.Director
  • Markus SolibiedaDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.2M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedMay 2020 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Miguel GalvezExecutive Officer, Director
  • David Anderson, Ph.D.Director
  • Jacob Grose, Ph.D.Director
  • Deckard SorensenExecutive Officer, Director
  • John Chen, Ph.D.Director
  • Nobi Kambe, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.5MraisedNov 2017 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Deckard SorensenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nobi Kambe, Ph.D.Director
  • John Chen, Ph.D.Director
  • Jacob Grose, Ph.D.Director
  • Miguel GalvezExecutive Officer, Director
  • David Anderson, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$7.5M
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.2MraisedJun 2016 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • DECKARD SORENSENExecutive Officer, Director
  • JOHN CHEN, PH.D.Director
  • DAVID ANDERSON, PH.DDirector
  • NOBI KAMBE, PH.D.Director
  • MIGUEL-ANGEL GALVEZExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$5.2M
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2015$750K
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase II2015$500K
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2014$100K
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2013$225K

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

NBD Nano Uses Biomimicry to Manipulate Water and Oil - Greentown Labsgreentownlabs.com · Jan 2020BASF and Henkel hang with NBD Nano - Global Venturingglobalventuring.com · Jan 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does NBD Nano do?
NBD Nano develops advanced coatings, additives, and adhesives using nanotechnology to enhance product surfaces across various industries. The company applies chemistry innovations inspired by nature to create specialized material solutions for electronics, automotive, energy, and biomedical markets.
Who founded NBD Nano?
NBD Nano was founded by Deckard Sorensen, Miguel Galvez in 2012.
Who are NBD Nano's investors?
NBD Nano's investors include Bantam Group, Better Ventures Central Llc, Techstars, Boston Seed Capital, Phoenix Venture Partners.
How much funding has NBD Nano raised?
NBD Nano has disclosed $15.9M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is NBD Nano headquartered?
NBD Nano is headquartered in Boston, US.