TC Poly
Founded 2017 · 3 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
TCPoly develops thermally conductive polymer materials under the Ice9 brand, offered as 3D printing filaments, molding/extrusion pellets, and end-to-end design, prototyping, and production services. Its materials target thermal management applications such as heat sinks, heat exchangers, molds, battery packs, and electronics enclosures for engineering and manufacturing customers.
Founders & leadership
TC Poly was founded in 2017 by Dr. Thomas Bougher and Dr. Matt Smith.
Investors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase IISTTR | 2021 | $1.1M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2021 | $982.5K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $225K |
| Department of Energy | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $200K |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does TC Poly do?
- TCPoly develops thermally conductive polymer materials under the Ice9 brand, offered as 3D printing filaments, molding/extrusion pellets, and end-to-end design, prototyping, and production services. Its materials target thermal management applications such as heat sinks, heat exchangers, molds, battery packs, and electronics enclosures for engineering and manufacturing customers.
- Who founded TC Poly?
- TC Poly was founded by Dr. Thomas Bougher, Dr. Matt Smith in 2017.
- Who are TC Poly's investors?
- TC Poly's investors include Tech Square Ventures.