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Xtalic

Marlborough, US · 1 known investors

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1,083 people in our graph share verified history with the Xtalic team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Paul Bragielunlockedknows Chris Schuh · together at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (overlapped)
×5knows the team · via Northwestern University
×5knows the team · via Massachusetts Institute of Technology
knows the team · via University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Xtalic uses a computational material design platform to develop nanostructured metal alloys with enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and temperature stability for manufacturers with demanding product requirements. Its alloys are used in applications such as electronic connectors, smartphone and EV charging, wearables, and wireless charging, with design and sampling done in a nanomaterial lab in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Founders & leadership

CSChris Schuh
Chris SchuhinFounderChris Schuh is a materials science professor at MIT with a B.S. from the University of Illinois (1997) and Ph.D. from Northwestern University (2001). His research focuses on structural metallurgy and grain boundary design; he has published over 220 papers and holds numerous patents in metals processing and microstructure engineering.

Investors · 1

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Xtalic went on to found or lead other companies.

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2013$665.1K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2012$150K
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Phase I2007$70K
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Phase I2007$70K

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 Xtalic do?
Xtalic uses a computational material design platform to develop nanostructured metal alloys with enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and temperature stability for manufacturers with demanding product requirements. Its alloys are used in applications such as electronic connectors, smartphone and EV charging, wearables, and wireless charging, with design and sampling done in a nanomaterial lab in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Who founded Xtalic?
Xtalic was founded by Chris Schuh.
Who are Xtalic's investors?
Xtalic's investors include Matrix.
Where is Xtalic headquartered?
Xtalic is headquartered in Marlborough, US.