ETH spin-off Chiral Nano secures USD 3.8 million Pre-Seed Funding to drive nanomaterial-powered electronics revolution
06.03.2024
The pre-seed funding round signals strong investor confidence in Chiral's mission to pioneer the next generation of electronic devices.
 Chiral Nano’s team
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Research has demonstrated the potential of nanomaterials in various electronic applications, from high-performance transistors to low-power sensors and quantum devices. However, existing production methods, primarily chemistry-based, lack controllability, hindering the commercialization of these devices.
Chiral Nano has pioneered a solution by developing high-speed, automated robotic machines that precisely integrate nanomaterials into devices. These machines can accurately place micrometer- or even nanometer-sized materials on small chips, surpassing the precision and control limitations of conventional chemistry-based methods.
Originally, a national research project at ETH Domain institutions (ETH Zurich, EPFL, and Empa), Chiral Nano was founded by Seoho Jung, Natanael Lanz, and Andre Butzerin during their PhD studies. After four years of research and development, the team produced its prototype machine, which was 100 times faster than existing systems. Positive market feedback led to Chiral Nano's incorporation in June 2023.
The recent USD 3.8 million pre-seed funding, co-led by Founderful (formerly Wingman Ventures) and HCVC, alongside grants from ETH Zurich and Venture Kick, will fuel the development of Chiral Nano's next-generation machine. This advancement promises increased versatility and performance, opening new market opportunities. Additionally, the startup plans to expand its team to meet growing demand and customer needs.
Chiral Nano won the last stage of Venture Kick in 2023. “At every Venture Kick evaluation stage, we had a diverse audience of experts. Feedback from such an audience is always insightful. We started our 2023 with Venture Kick Stage 1 and are closing the year by unlocking Stage 3. We are confident we have grown into a much stronger team,” said Seoho Jung, CEO and Co-Founder of Chiral Nano.
Chiral Nano’s team (from left to right): Marko Nikolic, Seoho Jung, Maria El Abbassi, Natanael Lanz, Andre Butzerin, and Luca Ornago
Chiral Nano has pioneered a solution by developing high-speed, automated robotic machines that precisely integrate nanomaterials into devices. These machines can accurately place micrometer- or even nanometer-sized materials on small chips, surpassing the precision and control limitations of conventional chemistry-based methods.
Originally, a national research project at ETH Domain institutions (ETH Zurich, EPFL, and Empa), Chiral Nano was founded by Seoho Jung, Natanael Lanz, and Andre Butzerin during their PhD studies. After four years of research and development, the team produced its prototype machine, which was 100 times faster than existing systems. Positive market feedback led to Chiral Nano's incorporation in June 2023.
The recent USD 3.8 million pre-seed funding, co-led by Founderful (formerly Wingman Ventures) and HCVC, alongside grants from ETH Zurich and Venture Kick, will fuel the development of Chiral Nano's next-generation machine. This advancement promises increased versatility and performance, opening new market opportunities. Additionally, the startup plans to expand its team to meet growing demand and customer needs.
Chiral Nano won the last stage of Venture Kick in 2023. “At every Venture Kick evaluation stage, we had a diverse audience of experts. Feedback from such an audience is always insightful. We started our 2023 with Venture Kick Stage 1 and are closing the year by unlocking Stage 3. We are confident we have grown into a much stronger team,” said Seoho Jung, CEO and Co-Founder of Chiral Nano.
Chiral Nano’s team (from left to right): Marko Nikolic, Seoho Jung, Maria El Abbassi, Natanael Lanz, Andre Butzerin, and Luca Ornago