Carbon Fly
Mass production of high-quality carbon nanotubes.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | N/A | Early VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Carbon Fly Inc. is a materials science startup founded in January 2022 in Tokyo, Japan, by a materials scientist. The company focuses on the development and mass production of high-quality carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Carbon Fly has developed proprietary technology that enables the controlled mass production of CNTs, addressing a significant challenge in the industry. This technology allows the production of CNTs in various forms, including powder, fiber, and film, for use in sectors such as aerospace, mobility, energy, and electronics.
The company's business model revolves around manufacturing and selling these next-generation CNTs and the production equipment itself. Their manufacturing machine, named Caltema®, is designed to be space and energy-saving. To bolster its manufacturing capabilities, Carbon Fly acquired vacuum equipment developer Vacuum Products Corporation as a subsidiary in October 2024. The company sells its CNT products to various industrial partners for integration into their products. For instance, it has engaged in joint development with Japan U-pica for CNT composite materials for satellites and with sporting goods manufacturer Mizuno for use in sports and leisure products. Carbon Fly also collaborates on improving lithium-ion battery performance with Denka Company Limited.
A key part of Carbon Fly's strategy is its focus on sustainability through a "CARBON CIRCULAR TECHNOLOGY". The company is actively researching and developing a process to produce CNTs using captured carbon dioxide (CO2) as a raw material, aiming to contribute to carbon neutrality. This initiative involves partnerships with companies like KANEMATSU and F.C.C. to build a carbon recycling supply chain.
The company has secured funding from various investors, including Denka Company, IP Bridge, Mizuno, Gunma Regional Advanced Solution Partners, and Innovation Engine, raising $7.96 million in an early-stage venture round.
Keywords: carbon nanotubes, CNT mass production, advanced materials, materials science, circular economy, carbon dioxide utilization, sustainable materials, CNT film, CNT fiber, Caltema, composites, lithium-ion batteries, aerospace materials, carbon recycling, nanotechnology, cleantech, deep tech, Japanese startup
