{"id":843467,"date":"2025-04-29T10:31:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T14:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/forge-nano-secures-40m-to-scale-u-s-battery-manufacturing-and-commercial-semiconductor-equipment-businesses\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T10:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T14:31:54","slug":"forge-nano-secures-40m-to-scale-u-s-battery-manufacturing-and-commercial-semiconductor-equipment-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/forge-nano-secures-40m-to-scale-u-s-battery-manufacturing-and-commercial-semiconductor-equipment-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Forge Nano Secures $40M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<ul>\n<li>Funding round led by RockCreek and Ascent Funds to advance energy independence and national competitiveness<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8pt\">Capital investment into Forge Nano now exceeds $140M; RockCreek joins GM, VW, LG and Hanwha as shareholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DENVER, April  29, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=xRt1ilzBt3XuLF33xl-W0U85LZJFqsPHoWXhI60mIFk9Ol0RmIBIM_DnBUiLSnOb2z2BabEX2Uc5xRWtG9l18W2vkQyiqg9j0P6QQ3VmYS4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Forge Nano, Inc.<\/a>, a technology company pioneering domestic battery and semiconductor innovations, today announced the successful close of $40 million in new funding. The funding was co-led by RockCreek, a global investment firm managing over $15 billion in assets with a strong focus on energy innovation, critical supply chains and advanced manufacturing, and Ascent Funds, a US based global energy technology fund. Additional participants include Top Material (KRX: 360070), Orion Infrastructure Capital and Forge Nano\u2019s existing investors.<\/p>\n<p>With this latest raise, Forge Nano\u2019s total capital investment now exceeds $140 million, adding RockCreek to a shareholder roster that includes GM Ventures (NYSE: GM), Volkswagen (OTC: VWAGY), LG Technology Ventures (KRX: 003550), Hanwha (KRX: 000880), Mitsui Kinzoku (OTC: MMSMY), Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (OTC: SSUMF), Air Liquide (OTC: AIQUY), Catalus Capital and SBI Investment (OTC: SBHGF).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRockCreek\u2019s commitment to American manufacturing, energy security and global technology leadership makes them an ideal partner as we continue to scale,\u201d said Paul Lichty, CEO of Forge Nano. \u201cThis capital allows us to build on our momentum in two crucial industries needed for U.S. manufacturing leadership \u2013 lithium-ion batteries and semiconductors. We look forward to expanding our domestic workforce as we scale our production capabilities and grow our customer base.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Forge Nano operates two high-growth business units that can directly impact the United States\u2019 advanced manufacturing competitiveness:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:decimal\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8pt\">\n          <strong>U.S.-Made, High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries:<\/strong><br \/>\n          <br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forgebattery.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Forge Battery<\/a>, the commercial lithium-ion battery production subsidiary of Forge Nano, designs and manufactures lithium-ion cells with industry-leading energy density that incorporate critical minerals coated using Forge Nano\u2019s Atomic Armor\u2122\u00a0technology. Manufactured using a predominately U.S. material supply chain, the company\u2019s battery products are tailored to provide a secure supply chain and industry leading performance for defense, aerospace and specialty applications. In January 2025,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forgebattery.com\/2025\/01\/forge-battery-completes-contract-negotiation-to-secure-100m-from-u-s-department-of-energy-for-north-carolina-lithium-ion-battery-gigafactory\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Forge Battery was awarded $100 million<\/a> by the U.S. Department of Energy to expand domestic cell manufacturing at its North Carolina facility.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8pt\">\n          <strong>Advanced Semiconductor ALD Capital Equipment:<\/strong><br \/>\n          <br \/>Forge Nano\u2019s TEPHRA\u2122 platform, launched in mid-2024, is the world\u2019s fastest single-wafer semiconductor ALD coating tool with commercial throughput for 200mm wafers. TEPHRA\u2122 produces cutting-edge nano-coatings that can unlock chips with 40% faster processing speeds with 50% reduced power consumption, addressing the industry\u2019s growing demand for next-gen devices, sensors, and edge AI computing. The company\u2019s atomic layer deposition (ALD) tools are engineered and built in the U.S., bolstering America\u2019s domestic semiconductor capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u201cForge Nano\u2019s proprietary technology demonstrates that America continues to be the leader in innovation.\u00a0Forge\u2019s Atomic Armor significantly improves most battery chemistries with higher energy density, longer cycle life, faster charge speed, and lower risk of thermal runway,\u201d said Mark Gordon, Managing Partner of Ascent Funds.\u00a0\u201cFor semiconductors, Forge\u2019s ALD removes a bottleneck to 3D chip stacking, allowing up to a 50% reduction in energy usage by chips. More efficient batteries are critical to national security.\u00a0 More efficient semiconductors will amplify the American lead in AI.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Forge Nano recently installed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=oinOjDyihgZvqnynouFfYsl6Rl0e7Aj3sDd3qIxKWaQkUEY4r9PeIu4cY7PDP4E_C4MxwVusuIfSp6jp3u164fsdwA-TjrOipVoC0L9dVEvo9K0esqaUcFwXiB1SEP_sBBJxS-S_hkShoXUzf3kJ1FpJOOyDo_pvbAzn0yikzlHHTyFQ_LwZCjOBK9U-QRMnpx4WfkpHfeAnh2f9n83Px903WkHOsWeM_8adlOY4Bf9wNR8pJAYZBu85mpvjaX7zpzB0OQGfcs03Em1vcoX6qrE-Rop6EaFJ_sDF_Gt6N3BvTiXGlq24kYBQD1_zmSPhY8C_ZP21njaeGnAutb2a4R9YgmYnU9G2eHAhB0dEjLjo-jc6P6m43DoizKi_Hra1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">new state-of-the-art battery manufacturing line<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ht1esZhqO650KRd4WEhqQiJgg4LcF5caOvx2E62U-yc4Lnbal4hDW5ybgzahlRsSpYOkMhjDgOHphhdx963JpI-FRsur5PQwNYMISRL6xNZQSNUA5RbO1PiiPPb02hAvlyKp-x4Q00zHRH1WCGL3HmnrZI17aPOxWStZB609fNpETP4_CW5pxJlBn8doBGz91nxVUPfrezKnhcfPsmz58vF7ZxH-U-NtKlPqfBB7vheWVbv2s2mqIOFl4KUUFenZofErFwubh_ewRyMrR7WMmGUafaPbday2xrIMTfwJCsdZ4IvPh6uO59r-Mn3hQrZs6t4Qe7IxdAuhsvY9NsPSa6HTjomYHE5TEtl7aHgR1n3jh4tcwv8oFHL4lWnhG_1c\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">a cleanroom production facility<\/a> for semiconductor ALD tool production, both located at its Colorado headquarters. Forge Nano expects the $40 million investment will be utilized for further domestic manufacturing expansion, as well as to bolster its workforce to support the company\u2019s growing network of strategic partners and customers.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Forge Nano, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=QtxzHoOVG-mM4a52fEDqOeA6STvuOgnyVMdp9kgurEkslq9JanSX9Fl5qdaW68pj7dBVKjsSglpkFNypQIKH1MXsc2iTmtAEySoEqAfIzck=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.forgenano.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Forge Nano<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Forge Nano is designing the future of material change. With proprietary ALD<sup>x<\/sup>\u00a0technology, Forge Nano enables semiconductor fabs to conformally coat 200mm wafers for encapsulation, passivation, high-<em>\u03ba<\/em>\u00a0dielectric and metal barrier seed applications. Forge Nano\u2019s team of scientists have worked with an expansive portfolio of commercial partners to develop custom solutions to meet any need at any scale, from small-scale R&amp;D and laboratory work to large-scale, high-volume production. Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=_SK5PIlC1-9ZElyyxSLkbhbDomtJBp2NUzLhj8KbDxDX9a5A_TibX9M2TASdeg7WSRL-HPcG44Ij2noG-8mVPg_HDqJLht6qE5wXCZdFIuo=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.forgenano.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Forge Battery<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Forge Battery, a subsidiary of Forge Nano, is building better batteries for the world\u2019s most demanding applications. The company intends to be the leading domestic battery supplier for specialty applications by utilizing Forge Nano\u2019s Atomic Armor\u2122 surface coating technology to enhance durability and performance of lithium-ion battery cells. Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=_SK5PIlC1-9ZElyyxSLkbsEhdkAvrc827BVsoGdqlRKF6P4kGrx27n5B_9cFFnaePgqAo6NWv9uyyacDvXrNS84owvl2U7xhEpK4nZC22ufbool40wSzyZZ4Dz7IDA-9\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.forgebattery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Will McKenna<br \/>Brand Communications Director<br \/>Forge Nano<br \/>wmckenna@forgenano.com<br \/>(720) 432-6669<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTQ0MDE1OSM2OTA4ODI2IzIxOTU0MzA=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/ZjgzYjc5YmUtNjg3Yy00OTFlLWJjZWQtNzJiMjRhNjY2YTFhLTEyMDY5ODMtMjAyNS0wNC0yOS1lbg==\/tiny\/Forge-Nano.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funding round led by RockCreek and Ascent Funds to advance energy independence and national competitiveness Capital investment into Forge Nano now exceeds $140M; RockCreek joins GM, VW, LG and Hanwha as shareholders DENVER, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Forge Nano, Inc., a technology company pioneering domestic battery and semiconductor innovations, today announced the successful close of $40 million in new funding. The funding was co-led by RockCreek, a global investment firm managing over $15 billion in assets with a strong focus on energy innovation, critical supply chains and advanced manufacturing, and Ascent Funds, a US based global energy technology fund. Additional participants include Top Material (KRX: 360070), Orion Infrastructure Capital and Forge Nano\u2019s existing investors. 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