Name

Universal Matter

Legal name

Universal Matter Inc.

Website

https://universalmatter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphene Materials

NAICS

Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite) (IMAEAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon‑Based Carbon Materials (graphite, carbon black, CNTs, graphene from CO₂/CO) (EUABAIAG), Conductive/ESD & EMI-Shielding Compounds (IMANABAH), Black Masterbatch & Carbon Black-Filled Rubber Mixing (IMANAJAD), Rubber Additives & Curative Packages (pre-dispersed masterbatches) (IMANAJAL), Functional Additive Compounds (UV/Antioxidant/Slip/Antiblock/Processing Aids) (IMANABAJ)

Keywords

• Graphene materials
• Advanced carbon materials
• Industrial dispersions
• Asphalt modifiers
• Concrete admixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Graphene and Advanced Materials Sales: Sale of graphene-based products including G*enable™ dispersions for paints & coatings, G*enable™ Pavement for asphalt modification, G*enable™ Concrete for cement enhancement, and G*enable™ Rubber/Tire solutions. Products are sold directly to industrial manufacturers and through channel partners. Revenue is derived from product volume and formulation complexity.
2. Equity Financing: Completed equity financing round of up to USD $20M led by NewTech Investment Holdings and joined by Westlake Innovations. Investment instrumental for expanding graphene-based dispersions capacity to service existing and new customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universal Matter manufactures graphene-based dispersions, modifiers, and admixtures under the G*enable™ brand using proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology that converts diverse carbon waste feedstocks into high-purity (>99%) turbostratic graphene. Products serve industrial manufacturers across five primary markets: paints and coatings (anti-corrosion primers, barrier coatings), asphalt (G*enable™ Pavement polymer modifiers), concrete (G*enable™ Concrete liquid admixtures), tire and rubber (G*enable™ Rubber masterbatches), and composites (G*enable™ Tough).

Product overview

Universal Matter offers a platform of graphene-based solutions built on its proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology, which converts diverse carbon feedstocks into high-quality turbostratic graphene. The core product line is the G*enable™ family of dispersions, modifiers, and admixtures designed for easy incorporation into industrial manufacturing processes. The portfolio spans five market-focused product categories: G*enable™ Dispersions and G*enable™ Protection for paints and coatings applications; G*enable™ Tough for composites; G*enable™ Pavement for asphalt modification; G*enable™ Concrete for cement and construction materials; and G*enable™ Rubber for tire and rubber manufacturing. Each category includes multiple formulations optimized for specific carrier media (epoxy resin, water, solvents, polymers) and end-use applications, enabling customers to enhance mechanical properties, durability, and sustainability of their products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• G*enable™: Product brand family for graphene-based dispersions including Genable Concrete, Genable Pavement, Genable Rubber, Genable Dispersions, Genable Protection, and Genable Tough product lines for various industrial applications.
• Genable®

Products and services

• G*enable™ Dispersions (Paints & Coatings) Family of graphene-based dispersions for paints and coatings manufacturers, available in various media and formulations (BG and DA series). Designed for anti-corrosion, barrier, and mechanical property enhancements in industrial coatings.
• G*enable™ Protection Hybrid graphene anti-corrosion additives for epoxy resin systems that extend the life of industrial coatings without heavy metal additives like zinc phosphate.
• G*enable™ Tough Graphitized carbon-based dispersions in epoxy resin providing significant improvements in abrasion resistance for polymer composites used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
• G*enable™ Pavement Patent-pending graphitized carbon-based polymeric asphalt modifiers delivered as plastic pellets, providing reduced fatigue damage, improved cracking performance, and longer pavement life. Replaces SBS polymer with enhanced performance.
• G*enable™ Concrete Ready-to-use graphitized carbon-based liquid admixtures for enhancing strength properties of mortar and concrete. Formulated with dispersing ingredients to synergize graphene performance and reduce cement content.
• G*enable™ Rubber Graphitized carbon-based dispersions in SBR and natural rubber masterbatches for tire and rubber manufacturing. Provides improvements in wear resistance, mechanical properties, fuel economy, and traction.
• G*enable™ Epoxy Primer High-performance epoxy primer enhanced with synergistic benefits of graphene and low levels of zinc phosphate for corrosion protection of industrial surfaces.
• G*enable™ HC Primer Graphene-enhanced primer for extreme conditions such as offshore areas and high salt spray environments, offering increased resistance against corrosion and harsh elements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% increase in road lifespan with fewer maintenance cycles
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• TarmaccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025UK's largest road construction company partnered for first UK public road test of graphene-enhanced asphalt. Supplied over 150 tonnes of asphalt from Coxhoe plant for Flatts Lane Country Park project in Middlesbrough.
• Redcar & Cleveland Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025UK local government partnered on first UK public road test of graphene-enhanced asphalt. Council representative Carl Quartermain stated commitment to sustainable infrastructure and innovative technology.
• Applied Graphene MaterialscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 March 2023Acquired all shares of Applied Graphene Materials UK Limited and Applied Graphene Materials LLC for US$1.3M. Acquisition significantly enhanced dispersion and application capabilities for advanced paints and coatings. Provided important European footprint and established distributor network.
• ChemQuest Technology InstitutekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Three-year collaborative innovation agreement to support growth and validation of Universal Matter's graphene technology. ChemQuest provides 40+ years industry expertise, technology development experience, and advanced lab facilities in South Boston, VA for application development in paints & coatings.
• James Briggs LtdkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped HYCOTE Graphene Anti-Corrosion Primer - innovative automotive anti-corrosion respray primer utilizing Universal Matter's graphene nanoplatelet technology. 180-year-old UK-based coatings innovator.
• GIANCE Consortium (Graphene Alliance for Sustainable Multifunctional Materials)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversal Matter awarded position in elite consortium developing next-generation affordable, eco-friendly, lightweight, recyclable materials based on graphene and related substances. Includes 11 use cases across automotive, aerospace, energy (hydrogen economy), and water treatment. Consortium includes Boeing, Stellantis, and other major industrial partners.
• BoeingkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of GIANCE consortium for graphene-enabled materials development. Participating in development of multifunctional composites, coatings, foams, and membranes for aerospace applications.
• StellantiskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of GIANCE consortium for graphene-enabled materials development. Participating in development of graphene-based materials for automotive applications with focus on weight reduction and multifunctional performance.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Directa Plus: UK-based graphene nanoplatelet producer serving textiles, composites, and environmental applications. Most direct peer in industrial graphene materials with publicly listed status and overlapping target verticals.
• Haydale Graphene Industries: UK-listed graphene functionalization company supplying graphene-enhanced composites, coatings, and rubber. Direct peer in dispersion technology and industrial applications with comparable customer base in paints & coatings and composites.
• First Graphene: Australia-based graphene producer with proprietary manufacturing process and PureGRAPH product range for composites, concrete, elastomers, and coatings. Direct peer with comparable product platform approach.
• Talga Group: Australia-listed graphite and graphene company developing conductive additives for batteries, coatings, and composites. Direct peer in vertically integrated graphite-to-graphene supply targeting industrial applications.
• Graphenea: Spain-based graphene materials supplier producing graphene oxide and other graphene forms for research and industrial applications. Direct peer in graphene materials with focus on dispersion and integration.
• NanoXplore: Canada-based graphene producer serving automotive, packaging, and industrial markets with graphene-enhanced polymers. Direct peer with North American presence and similar graphene compounding expertise.

Emerging players

• Black Swan Graphene: Canada-listed graphene producer with patented production technology targeting polymers, coatings, and concrete applications. Emerging peer with overlapping industrial verticals and North American footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Cabot Corporation: Global specialty chemicals leader producing carbon black and other performance materials for rubber, coatings, and infrastructure. Broad incumbent in the carbon filler markets Universal Matter targets with graphene alternatives.
• Birla Carbon: World's largest carbon black manufacturer (Aditya Birla Group) supplying tire, rubber, and coatings markets. Dominant incumbent in the primary additive categories Universal Matter is positioning to displace or supplement with graphene.
• Orion S.A. Global specialty carbon black producer serving coatings, rubber, and infrastructure applications. Broad incumbent with established customer relationships across Universal Matter's core industrial verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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