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§ Private Profile · Delft, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
VSPARTICLE is a technology company.
VSPARTICLE develops advanced nanoparticle generation and deposition systems, specializing in the creation of thin-film nanoporous layers. Their core technology enables the precise synthesis and integration of nanoparticles, providing a rapid and efficient method for material development. This capability significantly accelerates research and industrial application in fields requiring highly controlled nanostructures.
The company was founded in 2014 by Aaike van Vugt. The foundational insight stemmed from the need for a more accessible and scalable method for producing and applying nanoparticles, moving beyond traditional laboratory limitations. This vision aimed to empower both researchers and industrial partners to harness the unique properties of nanomaterials for new product development.
VSPARTICLE’s products serve a diverse clientele including researchers and various industries focused on next-generation products. These customers utilize the company's technology for applications in sensing, electrochemical processes, energy storage, and catalysis. VSPARTICLE's long-term vision centers on being the premier partner for nanoporous layer development and production, driving innovation in advanced materials science.
VSPARTICLE has raised $26.6M across 2 funding rounds.
VSPARTICLE has raised $26.6M in total across 2 funding rounds.
VSPARTICLE is a Delft‑area nanotechnology company that builds automated spark‑ablation‑based tools and a deposition‑as‑a‑service to synthesize and deposit nanoporous, sub‑20 nm particles and layers for research and industrial R&D across sensing, energy and electronics applications[3][9]. Founded from TU Delft research, VSPARTICLE’s product family (VSP‑G1, VSP‑P1 and service offerings) is designed to shorten materials development cycles by making high‑quality nanoparticle synthesis and nanoporous layer deposition fast, reproducible and scalable from lab to pilot production[1][3][9].
High‑Level Overview
Origin Story
Core Differentiators
Role in the Broader Tech Landscape
Quick Take & Future Outlook
Quick take: VSPARTICLE has converted academic spark‑ablation expertise into automated hardware and a deposition service that materially reduces the friction of nanoporous material development; their near‑term test is demonstrating industrial throughput and downstream integration so that lab discoveries can reliably move toward manufacturing[1][4][9].
VSPARTICLE has raised $26.6M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series A in August 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2024 | $7M Series A | Nordicninja, Plural | Amadeus Capital Partners, Lakestar | Announced |
| Jul 5, 2023 | $19.6M Grant | Plural | — | Announced |
VSPARTICLE has raised $26.6M in total across 2 funding rounds.
VSPARTICLE's investors include NordicNinja, Plural, Amadeus Capital Partners, Lakestar.