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Nikalyte manufactures physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems and instruments for thin-film and nanoparticle deposition serving research institutions, universities, and industrial customers. The company provides customizable equipment and consultancy services for applications including quantum materials, nanophotonics, drug delivery, catalysis, and battery technology.
Founders & leadership
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Alistair KeanFounderFounder of Nikalyte, which manufactures physical vapor deposition systems for thin-film and nanoparticle applications. His work focuses on nanotechnology applied to healthcare, antimicrobial coatings, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
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Mark VaughanFounder
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Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- NIKALYTE LIMITED
- Company number
- 11966425
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 27 Apr 2019
- Registered office
- 3 Linden Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 5NB
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 71129 — Other engineering activities
- Accounts
- last made up to 30 Apr 2025 · next due 31 Jan 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 20 Dec 2025 · next due 3 Jan 2027
Current officers · 2
- Alistair Henderson Kean — director, appointed 27 Apr 2019
- Srinivasa Rao Saranu — director, appointed 27 Apr 2019
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 13 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Nikalyte do?
- Nikalyte manufactures physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems and instruments for thin-film and nanoparticle deposition serving research institutions, universities, and industrial customers. The company provides customizable equipment and consultancy services for applications including quantum materials, nanophotonics, drug delivery, catalysis, and battery technology.
- Who founded Nikalyte?
- Nikalyte was founded by Alistair Kean, Dave Mason, Srinivasa Rao Saranu, Mark Vaughan.
- Who are Nikalyte's investors?
- Nikalyte's investors include Oxford Technology Management.