Nanum Nanotecnologia

Name

Nanum Nanotecnologia

Legal name

NANUM Nanotecnologia S.A.

Website

https://nanum.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Nanomaterials

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital & Specialty Inks (Inkjet, UV, Conductive) (IMAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG), Powder Coatings (IMAEAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial nanomaterials manufacturing
• Nanoparticle dispersions
• Graphene oxide production
• Magnetic security inks
• Anticorrosive coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagoa Santa

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nanomaterial Products Sales: Sale of proprietary nanomaterial products including metallic nanoparticles, graphene oxide dispersions, reduced graphene oxide, nanoplatelets of graphene, nanocerium dispersions, nanosilver dispersions, magnetic dispersions, and formulated products including MICR inks, anticorrosive paints, and nanocatalysts for diesel. Products sold to industrial customers across diverse sectors globally.
2. Custom R&D and Tailored Solutions: Custom research and development services and tailored nanotechnology solutions developed for specific industrial applications and customer needs. From proof of concept to final validation, collaborating closely with clients to transform scientific challenges into applicable solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nanum Nanotecnologia manufactures and sells nanostructured ceramics, nanometric pigments, nanoparticle dispersions, and specialty inks (including MICR magnetic security inks and functional coatings/additives) at industrial scale. The company also develops custom nanotechnology solutions and tailored R&D services for industrial customers across automotive, paints and coatings, security printing, chemicals, mining, oil and gas, construction, textiles, and packaging sectors.

Product overview

NANUM Nanotecnologia is a Brazilian Fine Chemicals company and the first and only industrial-scale nanomaterials manufacturer in Brazil, recognized globally for developing and commercializing innovative nanotechnology-based solutions. The company operates a 20,000 m² state-of-the-art industrial plant in Lagoa Santa, MG with 5 production lines and 6 R&D laboratories. The product portfolio consists of three interconnected categories: (1) Core Functionalized Nanomaterials including graphene-based products (Nanoplacas de Grafeno using LOOP technology, Dispersão de Óxido de Grafeno, Óxido de Grafeno Liofilizado, Óxico de Grafeno Reduzido rGO), metal nanoparticle dispersions (Nanoprata, NanoCério), and magnetic dispersions for security printing; (2) High-Performance Solutions including Nanum Fuel D nanocatalyst for diesel, Aditivo Anticorrosivo and Aditivo Bactericida additives, and Tinta Anticorrosiva anticorrosive paint; and (3) Security Printing Products including Tinta MICR Inkjet water-based inks, Dispersão Magnética (water-based and UV-curable variants), Tinta Invisível UV-reactive inks, and Flush de Limpeza. The company also develops advanced technologies including HCM hypercapacitor molecular technology. Key partnerships include Levidian (UK) for LOOP graphene technology and St George Mining (Australia) for cerium production at nanoscale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nanum Fuel D: Combustion nanocatalyst for diesel, formulated with advanced nanocatalysts that release oxygen during combustion for more efficient fuel burning.
• SoAR
• HCM

Products and services

• Nanoplacas de Grafeno (Graphene Nanoplatelets) Advanced, high-purity graphene nanomaterial produced using LOOP technology from Levidian. Features lamellar structure, nanometric thickness, high specific surface area, low residual oxygen content, high electrical/thermal conductivity, high mechanical strength, natural hydrophobicity, and chemical stability. Used in polymeric, ceramic, and metallic composites; anti-corrosion paints and coatings; conductive materials; thin films; and energy storage devices such as batteries and supercapacitors.
• Dispersão de Óxido de Grafeno (Graphene Oxide Dispersion) Aqueous graphene oxide dispersion with excellent colloidal stability, high density of oxygen-containing functional groups, high reactivity, and compatibility with various matrices. Strategic intermediate for reduced graphene oxide (rGO) synthesis. Applications include functional coatings, separation membranes, sensors, electronic devices, conductive inks, nanocomposites, and biomaterials.
• Óxido de Grafeno Liofilizado (Lyophilized Graphene Oxide)

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel consumption reduction of up to 10% with Nanum Fuel D nanocatalyst for diesel
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LevidiancoreTechnology or Integration · 3 February 2026Strategic MoU signed February 3, 2026 to deploy Levidian's LOOP microwave plasma technology in Brazil for industrial-scale production of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and clean hydrogen. LOOP converts methane into GNPs and hydrogen without CO₂ formation. Nanum and Levidian will assess technical synergies between GO and GNPs, develop new applications for strategic sectors (energy storage, composites, coatings, infrastructure, mobility), and accelerate qualification of lower-carbon graphene materials for the Brazilian market.
• St George MiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership between Australian St George Mining and Brazilian Nanum Nanotecnologia for production of cerium at nanoscale. The companies signed an MoU to transform cerium from the Araxá Project (St George) into high-value nanoscale cerium compounds. First tonne from pilot plant expected within the year; full operation targeted for 2029. Collaboration includes chemical characterization and improvement of extraction technologies. Reduces Brazil's dependence on imported cerium.
• Brenntag SpecialtiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution agreement signed February 2026 for graphene-based nanotechnology products in Brazil. The partnership expands Brenntag's specialty offering with advanced nanomaterials including graphene nanoplatelets, graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, nanosilver, and nanocerium for coatings, polymers, CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers), rubber, energy, and water treatment sectors. Nanum brings industrial-scale production quality and R&D capabilities; Brenntag brings its regional distribution network and supply chain.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Talga Group: Australia-based graphene and battery anode materials developer with industrial-scale ambitions. Comparable technology stack and end-market focus (coatings, composites, energy storage) though still pre-commercial at scale, unlike Nanum's existing industrial production.
• Adámas Nanotechnologies: US-based producer of nanodiamond and other nanodispersion materials for energy, biomedical, and industrial applications. Comparable as a specialist nanomaterials manufacturer offering tailored nanoparticle dispersions to industrial customers in adjacent technology spaces.

Broad incumbents

• Sun Chemical: World's largest printing ink manufacturer (subsidiary of DIC Corporation) producing security inks, MICR inks, and specialty coatings. Overlaps with Nanum's security printing and MICR inkjet ink product lines as a large incumbent in the same customer-facing applications.
• SICPA: Swiss-based global leader in security inks and authentication solutions for banknotes, identity documents, and product security. Comparable in MICR magnetic ink and security printing product lines, though operating at vastly greater scale across global government and financial customers.
• Cabot Corporation: Global specialty carbons and performance materials company producing carbon black, specialty carbons, and battery materials at industrial scale. Directly comparable to Nanum as an industrial-scale specialty materials manufacturer with a global customer base across similar end-markets (coatings, polymers, energy storage).

Direct peers

• NanoXplore: Canadian large-volume graphene powder producer serving transportation, packaging, and industrial markets. Closely comparable in business model — large-scale graphene production targeting industrial customers including in anti-corrosion, composites, and similar use cases to Nanum's portfolio.
• Haydale Graphene Industries: UK-based functionalized graphene and nanomaterials company serving composites, coatings, and energy storage markets. Comparable as a graphene specialist offering tailored nanomaterial solutions to industrial customers across overlapping verticals.
• First Graphene: Australia-based commercial-scale graphene producer offering PureGRAPH graphene products for composites, coatings, and industrial applications. Comparable industrial-scale graphene manufacturer serving coatings, polymers, and energy storage end-markets like Nanum.
• XG Sciences: US-based manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets (xGnP) for composites, coatings, and energy storage applications. Direct competitor to Nanum's graphene oxide and graphene nanoplatelet product lines, with overlapping customer use cases in conductive inks, anti-corrosion coatings, and composites.
• Vorbeck Materials: US-based graphene materials company producing Vor-x graphene for conductive inks, anti-corrosion coatings, and composites. Direct overlap with Nanum's graphene oxide and rGO product lines in conductive and protective coatings applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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