NanoClear Technologies
Nanoclear Technologies (NCT), founded in 2014 as a NASA/JPL spinoff, is a leader in next-generation surface engineering for semiconductors and related industries. The company develops patented Atomic Layer Polish (ALP) technology that achieves atomic-level surface smoothing across more than 25 substrates, enhancing performance and reliability in semiconductors, displays, optical surfaces, quantum computing, AI, and photonics. NCT's environmentally friendly, touchless chemical process enables unprecedented precision and scalability in semiconductor manufacturing, positioning it as a key innovator in advanced manufacturing sectors. The company has a strong patent portfolio and has secured exclusive licensing from Caltech/JPL, with a valuation of $20M and over $4.6M raised in funding.
NanoClear Technologies
Nanoclear Technologies (NCT), founded in 2014 as a NASA/JPL spinoff, is a leader in next-generation surface engineering for semiconductors and related industries. The company develops patented Atomic Layer Polish (ALP) technology that achieves atomic-level surface smoothing across more than 25 substrates, enhancing performance and reliability in semiconductors, displays, optical surfaces, quantum computing, AI, and photonics. NCT's environmentally friendly, touchless chemical process enables unprecedented precision and scalability in semiconductor manufacturing, positioning it as a key innovator in advanced manufacturing sectors. The company has a strong patent portfolio and has secured exclusive licensing from Caltech/JPL, with a valuation of $20M and over $4.6M raised in funding.
TL;DR
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States
Tech: Proprietary surface-treatment platform for anti-fog/anti-frost
Funding: Seed (Aug 1, 2017) — investor: Kairos Ventures
Employees (reported): ~6
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Surface engineering for anti-fog/anti-frost and precision optical/semiconductor-related applications.
Founded
2014
Industry
Consumer Products
Funding Track Record
Investor Signal
“Kairos Ventures investor participation in Seed round”