What aerogel-it does

aerogel-it GmbH is a German advanced-materials company founded in 2021 in Osnabrück that designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation aerogel materials for thermal insulation and specialized industrial applications. Its portfolio spans bio-based and high-performance aerogels, including the SLENTITE polyurethane aerogel panel (acquired from BASF in 2022), silica aerogel blankets (Oryza BGT and Oryza BGT LL grades), biomineral silica aerogel (LSMA), cellulose and lignin bioaerogels, silica aerogel particles, polyimide aerogel film (PIF), and EV aerogel heat shields, supported by a pilot plant with up to 200 liters per day of capacity. The company also resells va-Q-vip vacuum insulation panels and offers aerogel development and consulting services that leverage more than 15 years of founding-team experience and academic collaboration with TU Hamburg (TUHH).

The company monetizes through direct sales of aerogel materials, consulting and tailored manufacturing-process development, technology licensing of the SLENTITE brand acquired from BASF, and exclusive distribution partnerships, most notably with Beerenberg for Oryza BGT blankets in DACH and EV heat shields in Europe, plus a buyaerogel.com e-commerce storefront for SLENTITE boards. Its primary customer verticals are construction and building (insulation, renovation, carbon concrete, prefab, aerogel render) and electric-vehicle batteries (cell-to-cell thermal-runaway barriers), with additional application areas in logistics, electronics, pharmaceuticals, food technology, and personal care. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales led by a dedicated Sales Director, exclusive channel partners, industry-event presence, and academic publication, with the team actively seeking investment to scale from pilot to its first dedicated production plant.

Name

aerogel-it

Legal name

aerogel-it GmbH

Website

https://aerogel-it.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

aerogel-it GmbH is a German advanced-materials company that develops and manufactures next-generation aerogel products (PU, silica, biomineral, cellulose, lignin, polyimide) for thermal insulation in construction and electric-vehicle battery safety, distributed directly and through partners such as Beerenberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Aerogel Materials & Thermal Insulation

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerogel & Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) (IMADAGAG)

Keywords

• Advanced aerogel materials
• Thermal insulation products
• Bio-based aerogels
• EV battery heat shields
• Vacuum insulation panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Osnabrück

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerogel Product Sales: Direct sales of aerogel materials including biomineral silica aerogel, cellulose bioaerogel, lignin bioaerogel, silica aerogel blankets, particles, SLENTITE PU aerogel, polyimide aerogel, and EV heat shields. Products sold directly to customers and through channel partners.
2. Aerogel Development & Consulting: Technical consulting services for aerogel materials evaluation and performance assessment. Tailored manufacturing process development for specific customer needs.
3. Technology Licensing: Licensing of SLENTITE technology acquired from BASF SE. Distribution agreements with partners like Beerenberg.
4. Distribution Revenue: Exclusive distribution of Beerenberg products (Oryza BGT) in DACH region and EV heat shields in Europe. Commission-based revenue from product distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

aerogel-it designs, manufactures, and distributes next-generation aerogel materials — including bio-based (lignin, cellulose, biomineral) and high-performance (PU, silica, polyimide) aerogels — for thermal insulation, EV battery safety, vacuum insulation, and specialized industrial applications. The company operates a 200 liter/day pilot plant using proprietary digitally-optimized process technology and offers tailored aerogel development and consulting services.

Product overview

aerogel-it is a next-generation aerogel materials company offering a portfolio of bio-based and high-performance aerogel products for thermal insulation and specialized industrial applications. The product portfolio includes: SLENTITE PU Aerogel boards (acquired from BASF), silica aerogel blankets (Oryza BGT, Oryza BGT LL), silica aerogel particles, thin PU aerogel boards & sheets, biomineral silica aerogel (LSMA), cellulose bioaerogel, lignin bioaerogel, polyimide aerogel film (PIF), EV aerogel heat shields, and vacuum insulation panels (va-Q-vip series). The company also provides aerogel development and consulting services with a pilot plant capacity of 200 liters per day. With over 15 years of material and application experience, aerogel-it serves industries including construction, appliances, logistics, EV batteries, electronics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food technology, personal care, and space applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SLENTITE: Polyurethane aerogel high-performance insulating board material acquired from BASF
• Oryza BGT
• SLENTITE PU Aerogel
• EV Aerogel Heat Shield EAH

Products and services

• SLENTITE PU Aerogel High-performance polyurethane aerogel boards with mechanically strong panel structure and superfine open-porous structure for highly efficient thermal insulation. First PU aerogel panel product worldwide, acquired from BASF in 2022, with thermal conductivity as low as 0.016 W/(m·K), dust-free, robust, and capillary-active for interior insulation.
• Oryza BGT Silica Aerogel Blanket Silica aerogel blanket with advanced dust-control technology for easy handling, highest fire class A1 (EN 13501-1), and thermal conductivity of 14–17 mW/(m·K) for construction and industrial insulation. Distributed exclusively in the DACH region.
• Silica Aerogel Particles (SAP) Silica aerogel granules for applications including aerogel insulation render, cavity fill, prefab elements, and thermally insulating coatings. Used as functional filler in construction and coatings.
• Thin PU Aerogel Boards & Sheets Dust-free polyurethane aerogel boards (5–10 mm) and ultra-thin sheets (0.5–2.0 mm) with thermal conductivity as low as 0.016 W/m·K, superior to SLENTITE, for slim and high-performance insulation use cases.
• Biomineral Silica Aerogel (LSMA) Silica/biopolymer hybrid aerogel with excellent aerogel performance, improved handling, great sustainability footprint, and competitive cost. Low CO2 footprint with highly improved handling characteristics for construction and industrial applications.
• Cellulose Bioaerogel Bio-based aerogel from cellulose with low CO2 footprint for applications including active load and release, rheology modification, lightweight vacuum insulation, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and insulation.
• Lignin Bioaerogel 100% bio-based superinsulating aerogel made from lignin wood side-stream, offering significantly reduced CO2 impact (up to 95%) for green superinsulation. First superinsulating lignin aerogel in the world.
• Polyimide Aerogel Film PIF Ultra-thin polyimide aerogel film (0.1–0.3 mm) combining polyimide robustness with aerogel insulation performance. Thermal conductivity 0.020–0.025 W/(m·K), low dielectric constant 1.18–1.50, temperature resistant up to 150°C, and excellent RF/dielectric properties for electronics and miniaturized applications.
• EV Aerogel Heat Shield (EAH) Passive aerogel-based cell-to-cell barrier for prismatic and pouch cells providing thermal runaway protection. Ultra-thin aerogel functional layer embedded in protective polymer film with dust-free technology. UL94 V0 certified, temperature resistance up to 800°C, electrical insulation 3000V AC.
• va-Q-vip F Vacuum Insulation Panel Microporous vacuum insulation panel based on fumed silica certified by DIBt for construction. Thermal conductivity 0.0043 W/(m·K) upon shipping, long-term certification 0.007 W/(m·K), lifespan up to 60 years with smooth edges via va-Q-seam technology.
• Aerogel Development & Consulting Technical consulting services leveraging 15+ years of aerogel experience, with pilot plant capacity up to 200 liters per day and tailored manufacturing process development for specific customer needs. Includes aerogel materials evaluation and performance assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wall thickness reduction from 30-40cm to 20cm using aerogel insulation in construction projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• BeerenbergcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2023Exclusive distribution partnership for Oryza BGT silica aerogel blankets for Construction market in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and EV battery aerogel heat shield solution for Europe. First volumes already sold with distribution hub established in Germany.
• Lignopure GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration on development of new materials for Biomedicine and Cosmetic applications using lignin-based aerogels. Both companies have academic roots at TUHH under Prof. Dr. Irina Smirnova.
• Beerenberg Advanced SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration at TUHH on Oryza silica aerogel blanket technology and aerogel-it particle technology. Joint development of solutions for construction and EV applications with bundled innovative products including robotics and aerogels.
• Kahnt & Tietze GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration on carbon concrete construction with aerogel insulation. Partners in C-Factory project and BIOVIPWALL project. Signed MoU on collaborating for prefabrication technology and slim aerogel insulation combination.
• FibenolstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop lignin-based bioaerogels using Fibenol's LIGNOVA biomaterial from wood biomass. First worldwide lignin-based bioaerogel development taking bioaerogel technology to next level.
• Technical University of Hamburg (TUHH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing R&D collaboration with Prof. Dr. Irina Smirnova's group. R&D work carried out at TUHH facilities. Pilot plant close to commissioning. Important R&D results achieved with new exciting aerogel product lines.
• TU DresdenstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on C-Factory project and C3 association activities. Biomineral silica aerogel undergoing real-life testing in CUBE building. Partnership on carbon concrete composite technology.
• Sievert SEstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of aerogel insulation render formulation using biomineral silica aerogel for EASI ZERo project. Successful testing in energetic renovation applications for heritage buildings.
• IBIH (International Bio-based Insulation Heat shields)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeting with IBIH CEO to discuss aerogel products, developments, and perspectives for EV market. IBIH is largest aerogel supplier in China and largest supplier of EV heat shields globally with customers including CATL and BYD.
• Leipfinger-BaderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in EASI ZERo project for aerogel insulation render testing. Hosts showcase prefab modules and joint winter workshop.
• Mercer InternationalminorOthersAttended inauguration of first lignin plant in Germany at Mercer Rosenthal site. Potential future raw material supply relationship for lignin as bio-based precursor.
• HTWK LeipzigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration partner in C-Factory project and aerogel installation projects including Triesch Residence.
• C3 Association (Carbon Concrete Composite)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in C3 association. Collaboration on combination of slim carbon concrete and aerogel insulation to minimize wall thickness and improve energy efficiency in construction.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Aerogels: The largest pure-play aerogel insulation manufacturer (Pyrogel, Cryogel, Spaceloft). Direct competitor across construction, industrial, and increasingly EV battery thermal barriers — the benchmark aerogel-it must beat on cost and scale.
• Svenska Aerogel: Swedish listed challenger producing Quartzene® silica-based aerogel for insulation, coatings, and process-industry applications. Closely comparable as a small-cap aerogel specialist competing on bio-friendly and sustainable chemistries.
• JIOS Aerogel: Korea-based aerogel manufacturer of PowerGel® and other silica aerogel products for construction, industrial, and EV applications. Comparable in product range and international ambitions.
• IBIH (International Bio-based Insulation Heat shields): China-based, described by aerogel-it itself as 'the largest aerogel supplier in China and the largest supplier of EV heat shields globally with customers including CATL and BYD'. Direct competitor in EV battery heat shields and a strategic Asian peer.
• va-Q-tec: German VIP (vacuum insulation panel) specialist whose va-Q-vip products are actually distributed by aerogel-it. Highly relevant reference for aerogel-it's VIP business and partnership strategy in high-performance insulation.
• Aerogel Technologies: US-based aerogel company producing flexible aerogel blankets, panels, and parts for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable as a smaller-scale aerogel specialist with a similar product-application approach.

Broad incumbents

• Cabot Corporation (aerogel business): Produces ENOVA® silica aerogel particles and powders used in coatings, daylighting, and insulation. Sells aerogel as part of a larger specialty chemicals portfolio; competes with aerogel-it's silica aerogel particles (SAP) and aerogel insulation render.
• BASF SE: Former employer of aerogel-it's founders; sold SLENTITE PU aerogel technology to aerogel-it in 2022. Still operates in adjacent insulation/construction chemicals and is the historical aerogel R&D benchmark.
• Rockwool International: Global leader in mineral wool insulation competing for the same building envelope thermal upgrade budgets targeted by aerogel-it's Oryza BGT and lignin bioaerogel in EU renovation projects.
• Kingspan Group: Major high-performance insulation and building envelope manufacturer with VIP and rigid foam portfolios. Indirect competitor in premium thin-profile insulation where aerogel-it's products compete on space-saving performance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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