# Kriya Materials

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

- Industry: Chemicals
- Headquarters: Netherlands
- Website: www.kriya-materials.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 1, 2017)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in the Netherlands, Kriya Materials BV specializes in advanced coating solutions utilizing nanoparticle technology, enhancing product functionality across multiple sectors, including renewable energy and agriculture.Kriya Materials BV, founded in 2006 and headquartered in the Netherlands, focuses on developing innovative coating solutions. Over its history, the company has engaged in four funding rounds, with the most recent being a Series A round in August 2022, where it raised EUR 3.00 mn from investors including Brightlands Venture Partners and De Weijerhorst Foundation. The company operates without known subsidiaries and was established independently rather than through a merger or acquisition.Kriya Materials specializes in advanced coating solutions and masterbatches that leverage nanoparticle technology to enhance product functionality across various industries. Their core offerings include multifunctional coatings designed to improve energy efficiency for solar farms, enhance crop yields in agricultural applications, and elevate user experiences in display technologies. The company's products address specific challenges such as reducing reflection, dust accumulation, and soiling while improving lighting efficiency and durability. Kriya targets diverse markets including renewable energy, agriculture, and consumer electronics, providing tailored solutions that can be deployed globally. Their products are custom-made to meet client specifications, ensuring they serve a broad range of end users, from solar energy producers to agricultural businesses and electronics manufacturers.Kriya Materials generates revenue through direct sales of their proprietary coatings and masterbatches to B2B clients across multiple industries. The transaction structure typically involves partnerships with businesses that integrate Kriya's solutions into their manufacturing processes, enhancing their own product offerings. Clients may engage in bulk purchase agreements with defined pricing tiers based on order volumes, ensuring a streamlined procurement process. Kriya's flagship products include a range of coatings such as anti-scratch, hydrophobic, and anti-reflection solutions, which cater to specific functional needs in their respective markets. Through these strategic sales channels, Kriya Materials is positioned to foster long-term relationships with clients while delivering high-quality, customized coatings that meet industry standards.In August 2022, Kriya Materials raised EUR 3.00 mn in a Series A funding round from investors including Holland Capital. The company plans to utilize this funding to accelerate its international expansion efforts. Upcoming product launches are focused on enhancing their current offerings to better meet market demands, particularly in renewable energy and agriculture. Kriya aims to expand into new geographic regions, specifically targeting markets across Europe and North America by 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 1, 2017, $3.4M — Brightlands Venture Partners, LRM, SHIFT Invest, De Weijerhorst Foundation

## Investors

- Brightlands Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brightlands-venture-partners) — Series A
- LRM (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lrm) — Series A
- SHIFT Invest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shift-invest) — Series A
- De Weijerhorst Foundation — Series A