Paragraf

What Paragraf does

Paragraf is a UK-based semiconductor and materials-science company that develops and manufactures graphene-based electronic devices for enterprise and research customers. The company's core technology is a proprietary direct, contamination-free, transfer-free deposition process that produces monolayer graphene on standard semiconductor-industry substrates, enabling wafer-scale fabrication of graphene devices. Its product portfolio centers on Graphene Hall Sensors (GHS) for magnetic-field and current sensing, Graphene Field-Effect Transistor (GFET) molecular sensors for chemical and biological detection (inherited and extended via the 2023 acquisition of Cardea Bio), and Custom 2D Foundry Services for partner-led device prototyping and production.

Paragraf operates a hybrid commercial model: it sells unit-priced hardware through an online storefront (including a GFET Discovery Kit priced at approximately £2,000) targeted at researchers and SMBs, while also engaging enterprise customers through direct sales and quote-based OEM contracts. Named enterprise and institutional customers include Rolls-Royce, CERN, NPL, and HFML Radboud, spanning automotive, aerospace, scientific research, and high-magnetic-field laboratory applications. Additional targeted verticals include quantum computing (via collaboration with Archer Materials), MRI, semiconductors, and medical diagnostics.

Manufacturing scale-up is the most material strategic focus. In December 2025 Paragraf opened the world's first dedicated graphene foundry in Huntingdon (43,000+ sq ft) and produced its first 6-inch graphene wafers, with the PMF2000 GFET launching in May 2026 as the foundry's first commercial output. The company is headquartered in the UK and has built a global footprint with subsidiaries in San Diego (US), Shanghai (China), and Abu Dhabi (UAE), supported by over $150M of cumulative funding across multiple rounds, including a ~$55M Series C led by Mubadala in August 2025.

Name

Paragraf

Legal name

Paragraf Limited

Website

https://paragraf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Paragraf develops and manufactures graphene-based electronic devices, primarily Hall sensors and GFET molecular sensors, using proprietary transfer-free monolayer graphene deposition. It serves enterprise and research customers in automotive, aerospace, quantum computing, MRI, semiconductors, and diagnostics, via direct sales, foundry services, and an online storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphene Electronic Devices

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Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Industrial Minerals & Functional Fillers

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Power Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN Modules)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Semiconductors & Electronic Components/Discrete Semiconductors (Power & Signal)

Keywords

• Graphene electronic devices
• Hall effect sensors
• Molecular biosensors
• Graphene foundry services
• 2D material semiconductors

Headquarters

HQ city

Somersham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Graphene sensor product sales: Sale of graphene-based electronic sensors including Hall Sensors (Cryogenic, General Purpose, Multi-Sensor Test Unit), Molecular Sensors (GFET-PV01, PMF2000 GFET) via online storefront and direct sales to OEMs and researchers.
2. Custom 2D Foundry Services: Custom deposition and foundry services to create next-generation solid-state devices and VLSI circuits with 2D materials; foundry-partner model where customers design and Paragraf manufactures graphene-based devices to their specifications.
3. Developer / research kit sales: Sale of GFET Discovery Kit and application notes / datasheets supporting molecular-sensing research use cases, sold via Paragraf online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Paragraf develops, manufactures and sells graphene-based electronic devices - specifically Graphene Hall Sensors (GHS) for magnetic field measurement and Graphene Molecular Sensors / GFETs for biosensing - alongside Custom 2D Foundry Services that let customers design and Paragraf manufacture partner-defined graphene devices and VLSI circuits at its Huntingdon foundry. Products are sold direct-to-enterprise for OEM integration in automotive, aerospace, quantum computing, medical diagnostics and semiconductor markets, and via a self-serve online storefront for research customers.

Product overview

Paragraf operates a vertically integrated graphene-electronics platform anchored by three core product lines: (1) Graphene Hall Sensors (GHS), including cryogenic and general-purpose variants (Cryogenic High Field, Cryogenic General, Cryogenic Low Field, and the Multi-Sensor Test Unit / MiST); (2) Graphene Molecular Sensors (GMS), the GFET family spanning research-grade GFET-PV01 devices, the new PMF2000 GFET from the Huntingdon foundry, and the GFET Discovery Kit starter platform; and (3) the Custom 2D Foundry Services offering, through which Paragraf manufactures graphene-on-substrate devices for partners. The acquisition of Cardea Bio (now Paragraf USA) added the Biosignal Processing Unit (BPU) platform, extending the product portfolio into real-time, multi-omics graphene biosensors for healthcare, agri-tech, and environmental monitoring. Together these offerings form Paragraf's "graphene foundry + sensor products + biosensing platform" architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graphene Hall Sensors (GHS) Magnetic field sensors built on a single two-dimensional layer of graphene, providing higher sensitivity, superior noise tolerance, and immunity to in-plane stray fields (no Planar Hall Effect). Used for current and position sensing across automotive, aerospace, MRI, particle accelerators, fusion research, and quantum computing.
• Cryogenic Hall Sensors Cryogenic-rated graphene Hall sensors that operate at temperature extremes down to mK and measure magnetic fields up to 30T. First and only Hall effect sensors capable of measuring from 10s of µT to 30T at mK levels, including a 3-axis probe variant. Available in three variants: Cryogenic High Field, Cryogenic General, and Cryogenic Low Field.
• Multi-Sensor Test Unit (MiST)
• Graphene Molecular Sensors (GMS) / GFET Electrolyte-gated field-effect transistors created with direct graphene deposition to deliver a homogeneous electric field during operation, enabling versatile molecule sensing (nucleic acids, proteins, gas, ions, small molecules). Applied to biosensing, chemical sensing, environmental monitoring, food and beverage, agriculture, and human healthcare.
• PMF2000 GFET Latest GFET device produced from Paragraf's new large-wafer manufacturing facility (world's first graphene foundry) in Huntingdon. Pristine, contamination-free monolayer graphene on a six-inch silicon wafer, delivering higher yield and consistency for industrial-scale molecular sensing; seamless upgrade path for GFET-PV01 customers.
• GFET-PV01 Earlier-generation GFET device available from Paragraf's online store, used as the sensing element in the GFET Discovery Kit and supported by application notes such as Pyrene Deposition for surface functionalization.
• GFET Discovery Kit Plug-and-play molecular sensing starter kit containing 4 GFET-PV01 devices, PiG Breakout Board, PalmSens EmStat Pico MUX16 developer board, wiring harness, mounting plate, Quick Start Guide and screw kit. Designed for researchers without extensive electronics experience to begin molecular sensing experiments quickly. Priced at £2,000 via store.paragraf.com.
• Custom 2D Foundry Services Custom graphene and 2D-material deposition and foundry services to create next-generation solid-state devices and VLSI circuits. Offered through Paragraf's dedicated graphene device foundry in Huntingdon, enabling partners and customers to design and manufacture their own graphene-based devices on Paragraf's process.
• Biosignal Processing Unit (BPU) Graphene-based biocompatible chip platform for real-time multi-omics biosensing (proteins, DNA, RNA) without optics or labelling. Inherited from Cardea Bio (acquired 2 May 2023 and renamed Paragraf USA). Supports applications in human diagnostics, agri-tech, and environmental monitoring.

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship strategic partnership (quantum computing), core technology partner for discovery kit, flagship strategic partnership (drives uae expansion), core research collaboration (memory r&d), flagship acquisition — extends graphene biosensor capabilities, core research / clinical collaboration (ivd programme), core technical validation partner and strategic regional anchor for uae operations.

• Archer Materialsflagship strategic partnership (quantum computing)Strategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Cooperative R&D program to develop graphene-based device platforms for next-generation quantum computing hardware. Combines Paragraf's commercially scalable graphene manufacturing with Archer Materials' quantum device-architecture expertise to create novel qubit-detection architectures and quantum-measurement structures targeting quantum computing, advanced sensing and next-generation electronics markets.
• PalmSenscore technology partner for discovery kitTechnology or Integration · 17 November 2025Hardware-integration partnership underpinning Paragraf's GFET Discovery Kit (debuted at I2DM2025 Summit, Abu Dhabi). The kit integrates Paragraf's GFET-PV01 devices with PalmSens' EmStat Pico MUX16 data-acquisition developer board; PalmSens Business Developer Ardy van den Berg publicly endorsed the integration.
• INTRATOMICS (Khalifa University Enterprises Company)flagship strategic partnership (drives uae expansion)Strategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Signed MoU at Khalifa University Abu Dhabi on 2 October 2025 to jointly develop advanced graphene-enabled sensor solutions. INTRATOMICS focuses on metal-oxide material synthesis and functionalisation of Paragraf devices; Paragraf leads on system integration, engineering, design and development on its GFET platform. Targets highly sensitive, selective and stable sensors for hazardous gases and environmental contaminants.
• University of Cambridgecore research collaboration (memory r&d)Strategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Co-recipient of an Innovate UK grant (February 2025) for graphene-ferroelectric memory development, cited as an R&D milestone in the QYResearch Graphene Magnetic Memory market report.
• Cardea Bio (acquired → renamed Paragraf USA)flagship acquisition — extends graphene biosensor capabilitiesStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2023Paragraf acquired Cardea Bio on 2 May 2023 to expand into graphene biosensors and accelerate point-of-need testing devices for healthcare, agriculture and environmental monitoring. Cardea Bio (San Diego) was renamed Paragraf USA and its facility, team and operations integrated; ex-Cardea CEO Michael Heltzen became EVP of Strategy at Paragraf USA; CSO Dr Kiana Aran's CRISPR-transistor biosensor IP was absorbed into Paragraf's roadmap.
• University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, University of Newcastle + Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust + Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT DiTA)core research / clinical collaboration (ivd programme)Strategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2022Collaborators on a two-year Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst programme (GBP £550,000 grant) to develop a graphene-based combined PCT/CRP single-panel test. Clinical study delivered via MFT's Diagnostics and Technology Accelerator (DiTA); project completion targeted end of May 2024. Named investigators include Prof Paul Dark, Dr Tim Felton, Prof Enitan Carrol, Malcolm Stewart and Dr Will Jones.
• High Field Magnetic Laboratory (HFML), Radboud University Nijmegencore technical validation partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 October 2021Tested Paragraf GHS-C sensors at up to 30 T and down to 1.5 K (with 10 mK capability), validating sub-1% non-linearity and freedom from hysteresis. Joint webinar held 1 December 2021 to share results.
• Khalifa University of Science and Technologystrategic regional anchor for uae operationsOthers · 1 January 2017Host institution for the INTRATOMICS MoU signing ceremony at Abu Dhabi Main Campus; site of the I2DM2025 Summit where Paragraf debuted the GFET Discovery Kit. Top-ranked UAE research-intensive university; parent entity of KUEC and INTRATOMICS.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Graphenea: Spanish graphene materials supplier producing CVD graphene films and foundry-like services for research and device prototyping. Most comparable pure-play graphene foundry/services competitor to Paragraf's Custom 2D Foundry Services.
• Haydale Graphene Industries: UK-listed graphene and other nanomaterials company supplying functionalised graphene inks and composites to commercial customers. Comparable as a publicly listed graphene commercialisation peer, though less focused on electronic devices than Paragraf.
• NanoXplore: Canadian graphene powder and graphene-enhanced materials supplier serving automotive, industrial and packaging markets. Comparable as a publicly listed graphene materials company pursuing automotive and industrial commercial applications similar to Paragraf's EV focus.
• First Graphene: Australia-listed graphene producer commercialising PureGRAPH graphene additives. Another listed graphene commercialisation peer, though focused on materials rather than electronic devices.
• Lake Shore Cryotronics: US-based supplier of cryogenic temperature sensors, Hall sensors and measurement instruments used in quantum, MRI and materials research. Direct competitor in Paragraf's cryogenic Hall-sensor product line, particularly for the 30 T / mK operating envelope.

Emerging players

• 2D Semiconductors: US-based start-up developing MoS2 and other 2D-material transistors and wafer-scale processes. Competes with Paragraf at the wafer-scale 2D-electronics layer, although focused on different 2D materials.
• Vorbeck Materials: US graphene materials and electronics company developing graphene-based conductive inks, batteries and RF antennas. Overlaps with Paragraf at the graphene-electronics level but with different end-product focus.
• Archer Materials: Australia-listed deep-tech company developing qubit materials and biochip technology for quantum computing and medical diagnostics. Recently announced a strategic collaboration with Paragraf to develop graphene-based quantum devices, making it both a partner and an adjacent quantum/biosensor peer.

Broad incumbents

• TDK / InvenSense (TDK group): Large semiconductor sensor manufacturer producing Hall-effect and magnetic sensors for automotive and industrial applications. Incumbent silicon-based alternative that Paragraf's graphene sensors must displace in EV BMS, position sensing and motor-control use cases.
• Allegro MicroSystems: US-listed semiconductor company specialising in Hall-effect sensors and motor driver ICs for automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Established silicon-Hall incumbent whose product roadmap Paragraf's automotive-positioning sensors directly competes with.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors15 records

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