# Designer Carbon Materials

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/designer-carbon-materials

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: Oxford, UK
- Website: www.designercarbon.com
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 16, 2014)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Designer Carbon Materials Ltd. specializes in advanced carbon-based materials and solutions, enhancing product performance for various industries, including energy and electronics.Designer Carbon Materials Ltd. is focused on developing carbon materials that enhance product capabilities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oxford, UK, the company was established by Kyriakos Porfyrakis, who has a history of founding innovative firms. The company raised seed funding from Oxford Technology Management and Oxford University Innovation Limited in April 2014.Designer Carbon Materials Ltd. primarily offers innovative carbon-based materials aimed at improving performance across diverse applications. Their product portfolio includes high-quality carbon composites and advanced materials tailored for industries such as energy storage and electronics, helping clients meet specific operational challenges with efficiency and effectiveness.The company generates revenue through service-based transactions and structured contracts with clients. Clients typically engage in annual agreements for the supply of specialized carbon materials and solutions, with pricing varying based on the complexity and scale of products offered. This framework enables Designer Carbon Materials Ltd. to build sustainable revenue streams while fostering ongoing partnerships with industry players reliant on their advanced materials.Looking ahead, Designer Carbon Materials Ltd. plans to expand its product line with new carbon materials slated for release by the end of 2024, specifically targeting the energy storage sector. The company also aims to enter markets in North America and Asia by 2025 as part of its strategic growth initiatives. The funding raised in April 2014 will be allocated towards research and development to support these new product launches and market expansions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 16, 2014 — Oxford Technology Management, Oxford University Innovation Limited

## Investors

- Oxford Technology Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oxford-technology-management) — Seed
- Oxford University Innovation Limited — Seed