VSParticle (VSP), a pioneering force in nanoparticle synthesis and deposition technology, has raised an impressive €6.5 million in an A2 extension round. This funding round was led by NordicNinja, with continued support from previous investors, including Plural and Hermann Hauser Investment. Based in Delft, the Dutch company is on a mission to accelerate material innovation over the next decade—a process that traditionally takes decades.
Transforming Material Discovery
VSParticle’s cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize how new materials are discovered and developed. The company’s nanoparticle synthesis tools enable materials to be broken down to the size of nanoparticles and produced with a button. This breakthrough allows university researchers and commercial R&D teams to reduce the time required for material discovery significantly. Traditionally, discovering new materials could take up to 10 years, with another five years to bring them to mass production. VSP’s technology aims to reduce this timeline to just one year.
This technology is particularly impactful in industries such as green hydrogen production, where the need for innovative materials is critical. VSParticle’s flagship product, the VSP-P1 Nanoprinter, has been deployed globally, including at renowned institutions like Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in San Francisco. These institutions use the VSP-P1 to accelerate the development of materials crucial for next-generation industrial solutions.
Strategic Expansion and Technological Advancement
The latest €6.5 million funding brings VSP’s total raised capital to €24.5 million. This fresh influx of capital will further enhance the company’s technology, increasing the output of its next-generation printers by up to 100 times. The funding will also support VSP’s strategic expansion into Japan and reinforce its presence in the US and European markets.
VSP is poised to make significant strides in the mass production of catalyst-coated Porous Transport Layers (PTLs), key components in electrolyzers essential for green hydrogen production. This innovation is vital for reducing dependence on scarce resources like platinum and iridium, with potential savings of up to 10 times in these metals.
The Future of Material Innovation
VSParticle’s innovative approach is not just about speeding up the discovery process—it’s about transforming the entire landscape of material innovation. “Our technology is empowering researchers and commercial R&D teams to create new materials that will transform industries, particularly in reducing emissions and advancing green hydrogen production,” said Aaike van Vugt, co-founder and CEO of VSParticle. The global demand for faster, more efficient material discovery is rising, driven by the urgent need to tackle climate change and other global challenges. VSParticle’s technology, combined with advancements in AI, is set to be a cornerstone in this new era of material discovery. By 2027, the first components developed using VSP’s technology are expected to hit the market, paving the way for a sustainable future.
