C-Bond Systems

What C-Bond Systems does

C-Bond Systems, LLC is a Houston-based nanotechnology company (founded 2013, 11-50 employees) that develops, manufactures, and licenses proprietary glass-strengthening chemistry originally developed in association with Rice University and Swansea University. Its core technology permeates glass surfaces to detect and repair microscopic flaws that act as failure initiators, enabling ordinary glass to dissipate energy more effectively. The product portfolio spans C-Bond NanoShield (windshield strengthening with hydrophobic coating), C-Bond Secure / C-Bond I (water-based glass and window-film strengthening), C-Bond BRS / C-Bond II (ballistic-resistant film system validated against NIJ Level I, IIA, and UL 752 standards), MB-10 Tablets (surface preparation), and the C-Bond Protection Solutions line (NanoCeramic Coating, NanoExterior Guard, NanoInterior Guard) for vehicle surfaces.

The company monetizes through three channels: (1) direct product sales via a US Authorized Dealer Network of 57+ dealers across major metros, (2) exclusive international licensing agreements (e.g., Bond Partners for Brazil, Hanita JDA covering Europe and Asia), and (3) direct enterprise sales to fleets, schools, and insurance carriers. C-Bond became publicly traded in April 2018 via a reverse merger with West Mountain Alternative Energy (OTC: WETM / CBNT), with a concurrent $1.24M private placement. Key target verticals are commercial automotive fleets (rental car, trucking), K-12 school safety, window-film installers, and individual vehicle owners — addressing the $4B+ annual US windshield damage market within a $200B global flat-glass market. Customer traction remains pilot-stage: 6,500+ rental car vehicles tested, 70+ schools deployed, and the dealer network serves SMB and consumer demand with quote-based pricing.

Name

C-Bond Systems

Legal name

C-Bond Systems, LLC

Website

https://cbondsystems.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C-Bond Systems is a Houston-based nanotechnology company that develops and licenses proprietary glass-strengthening chemistry (NanoShield, C-Bond I/II) for automotive fleets, school safety, window-film installers, and consumer markets, distributing via a 57+ dealer US network and international licensing agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nanotechnology Glass Protection Products

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC), Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)

Keywords

• Nanotechnology glass protection
• Windshield strengthening solutions
• Ballistic resistant film systems
• Glass safety coatings
• Automotive glass treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of nanotechnology glass strengthening products including NanoShield, C-Bond I, C-Bond II, MB-10 Tablets, and Protection Solutions through authorized dealer network.
2. Licensing Royalties: Exclusive licensing agreements for international distribution, such as the agreement with Bond Partners for Brazil.
3. Dealer Network Revenue: Revenue generated through authorized dealer network which handles installation and resale of products to end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

C-Bond Systems develops, manufactures, and distributes patented nanotechnology-based chemical solutions that strengthen glass and improve the performance of glass and window film products. Its core product line includes C-Bond NanoShield for automotive windshield strengthening and hydrophobic protection, C-Bond Secure (C-Bond I) for general glass and window film strengthening, and C-Bond BRS (C-Bond II) for ballistic-resistant protection validated to NIJ and UL standards. Products are sold primarily through an authorized dealer network and direct enterprise sales to fleets, schools, and security-conscious facilities.

Product overview

C-Bond Systems offers a portfolio of nanotechnology-based glass protection products centered on its patented C-Bond technology. The core offerings include C-Bond NanoShield for windshield strengthening, C-Bond Secure (C-Bond I) for general glass strengthening, and C-Bond BRS (C-Bond II) for ballistic-resistant protection. These products are complemented by the C-Bond Protection Solutions line for vehicle protection (NanoCeramic Coating, NanoExterior Guard, NanoInterior Guard) and MB-10 Tablets. The technology enables ordinary glass to dissipate energy by permeating the glass surface and detecting microscopic flaws and defects, then repairing surface imperfections that weaken the glass composite structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C-Bond Protection Solutions: A complement to the flagship NanoShield product providing a full line of protection products for automotive, trucking, aircraft and rail vehicles.
• C-Bond NanoShield
• C-Bond Secure (C-Bond I)
• C-Bond BRS (C-Bond II)
• MB-10 Tablets
• Patriot Glass Solutions

Products and services

• C-Bond NanoShield Patent-pending nanotechnology windshield glass strengthening and hydrophobic (water repellent) all-in-one performance system designed to improve windshield safety and performance by increasing chip and crack resistance and improving visibility in wet weather conditions. Applied by spraying onto the windshield and squeegeeing off.
• C-Bond Secure (C-Bond I) Patented, non-toxic, water-based nanotechnology solution designed to increase the strength of glass and improve the performance properties of window film-to-glass products. Reduces glass breakage from impact and stress and fills capillary voids on the glass surface.
• C-Bond BRS (C-Bond II) Ballistic Resistant Film System Ballistic Resistant Film System comprised of a proprietary security film combined with C-Bond's glass strengthening technology. Increases structural integrity of glass and has been validated by third-party laboratories to provide NIJ Level I, Level IIA, Level II, and UL 752 ballistic-resistant protection.
• C-Bond Protection Solutions A full line of protection products for cleaning, protecting, and enhancing the interior and exterior of automotive, trucking, aircraft, and rail vehicles. Includes NanoCeramic Coating, NanoExterior Guard, and NanoInterior Guard that chemically bond to vehicle surfaces.
• MB-10 Tablets Surface preparation product for glass treatment applications, listed under the transportation solutions category.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces windshield chip and crack damage from impacts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LRST LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormed by four equal partners - former Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) executives Jim Latch and Marc Talbert, along with former GlasPro/Elite Auto Glass founder Jerry Ray. LRST focuses on growing the automotive glass business and developing a global presence for C-Bond products and services.
• HanitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Development Agreement with Hanita, the 4th largest film manufacturer in the world based in Israel. Encompasses joint testing and private label program along with test pilot markets in Europe and Asia.
• Bond Partners (Brazil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive licensing agreement for Brazil to distribute C-Bond System products into both public and private sectors.
• Lux ResearchminorOthersIndependent research and advisory firm providing strategic advice and ongoing intelligence on emerging technologies to the investment community.
• ACME StrategyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBoutique consulting firm providing strategic analysis, consulting and advisory services and transaction execution to public and private companies.
• InnoscoveryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPremier industry consulting firm retained to strengthen the company's market position.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Madico Window Films: Manufacturer of automotive, architectural, safety, and security window films including ballistic-resistant products. Competes head-to-head with C-Bond II in security/ballistic film categories.
• Solar Gard (Saint-Gobain): Global manufacturer of automotive, architectural, and security window films. Direct overlap with C-Bond's NanoShield windshield protection and security film categories; operates at scale that C-Bond aspires to.
• Hanita Coatings: Israeli manufacturer of window, security, and solar control films, ranked the world's 4th-largest film manufacturer. Direct comparable on security and solar-control film products, and notably a JDA partner of C-Bond.
• Eastman Chemical (Performance Films / LLumar): Window and performance film brand (LLumar) competing in automotive and architectural films. Closest large-scale analog to C-Bond NanoShield and security film offerings.
• Johnson Window Films: U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive, residential, and commercial window films including safety/security films. Comparable distribution model and product mix to C-Bond.

Emerging players

• Riot Glass: Security glass and forced-entry resistant framing company targeting school, commercial, and government buyers. Direct overlap with C-Bond's school-safety and ballistic-resistant go-to-market.
• Armor Glass International: Specialty security glazing and ballistic-resistant window solutions provider for schools and government facilities. Closest emerging direct competitor to C-Bond II in the school safety vertical.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Window Film & Safety Solutions: Diversified global conglomerate with a meaningful safety/security window film and adhesive portfolio. Overlaps with C-Bond's glass-strengthening product line as part of a much broader industrial product mix.
• Avery Dennison (Graphics & Reflective Films): Materials science company producing pressure-sensitive films and adhesives. Adjacent competitor in window film manufacturing and a reference point for the chemical/adhesive category in which C-Bond operates.
• Saint-Gobain (including Guardian Glass): Global building products giant owning Guardian Glass (where C-Bond advisory board member Scott Thomsen was previously President) and Solar Gard. Competes across architectural glass, security glazing, and film categories that intersect with C-Bond's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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