# Metalysis

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/metalysis

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: Sheffield, UK
- Website: www.metalysis.com
- Total disclosed funding: $36M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 1, 2007)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Metalysis Limited is a UK-based company specializing in advanced metallic and intermetallic powders using proprietary solid-state alloying technology to serve high-tech industries like aerospace, electronics, and clean energy.Metalysis Limited, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sheffield, UK, focuses on the production of innovative metal powders for various applications. The company has engaged in 9 deals since its inception, with the latest funding round occurring on March 28, 2018, where it raised GBP 12 million from investors including Draper Esprit, Hercules Capital, and Interogo Treasury. Notable returning investors such as ETF Partners and Woodford Investment Management also contributed to this funding round.Metalysis specializes in the production of advanced metallic and intermetallic powders, including high-entropy alloys, through its proprietary solid-state alloying technology. This innovative process enables the combination of elements with varying physical and chemical properties, which traditional manufacturing methods cannot achieve. The company's main product offerings serve various high-tech industries, including electronics, 3D printing, clean energy, and aerospace, addressing the demand for critical metals essential for modern applications. Their products are utilized by a diverse client base, ranging from manufacturers in the automotive sector to organizations involved in medical technology and renewable energy. Metalysis's technology is geared toward boosting the efficiency and sustainability of these industries, with a focus on providing solutions in markets throughout Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.Metalysis generates revenue through strategic partnerships and direct sales of its patented metal and alloy powders to industrial clients. The business model emphasizes B2B transactions, collaborating with companies in innovative sectors that require specialized materials for their production processes. Revenue streams stem from both one-time sales and ongoing partnerships involving long-term supply agreements for critical materials, focusing on flagship products such as tantalum and aluminum-scandium alloys, essential for high-performance applications in sectors like aerospace and consumer electronics. The company’s approach to pricing reflects the specialized nature of its products, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions that meet specific industrial requirements.Metalysis plans to utilize the GBP 12 million raised in its latest funding round to enhance its product offerings and expand into new geographic markets. The company is working on the development of new metal powders designed for emerging applications in 3D printing and renewable energy, with expected launches in the next two years. Additionally, Metalysis aims to penetrate markets in Asia and North America by 2025, leveraging its innovative technologies to meet the increasing demand for specialized materials in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 1, 2007, $26M — 3i, ETF Partners, Cambridge Capital Group, QinetiQ Limited, Chord Capital, Seven Spires
- Series A, Mar 9, 2005, $9.5M — 3i, Cambridge Capital Group, Seven Spires, Generics Asset Management, Coalfields Funds

## Investors

- 3i (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/3i) — Series A, Series C
- Cambridge Capital Group — Series A, Series C
- Seven Spires — Series A, Series C
- Generics Asset Management — Series A
- Coalfields Funds — Series A
- ETF Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/etf-partners) — Series C
- QinetiQ Limited — Series C
- Chord Capital — Series C