# NanoForge AI Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nanoforge-ai-co

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.nanoforgeai.com/
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 15, 2025)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in South Korea, NanoForge AI Co., Ltd. specializes in advanced materials discovery and development, utilizing artificial intelligence to accelerate research and development processes across various industries.Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, NanoForge AI Co., Ltd. focuses on materials discovery solutions that enhance R&D efficiency. The company was formed to address the lengthy materials research timeline, shifting strategies to incorporate AI technology into traditional processes. It has completed a notable deal on July 15, 2025, securing funding from investors FuturePlay and Mashup Ventures.NanoForge AI's core offering centers on advanced materials discovery and development solutions designed to streamline and enhance the research and development process. Their platform leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate the rapid identification and optimization of new materials, effectively reducing the traditional time frame for research from years to weeks. By eliminating the trial-and-error nature of materials R&D, NanoForge AI aims to serve a diverse array of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy. The company primarily targets research institutions, large-scale manufacturers, and product development teams globally, with a significant focus on markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.NanoForge AI generates revenue through a combination of subscription-based models and collaborative partnerships with industry players. Clients typically engage with the company's services through structured agreements that allow for access to its proprietary materials discovery platform, which may include tiered subscription plans based on usage and feature sets. These plans enable businesses to conduct extensive materials testing and optimization without the burden of significant upfront costs. In addition to subscriptions, NanoForge AI may also enter into joint ventures with manufacturers seeking to co-develop specific materials, creating unique revenue streams aligned to the needs of various sectors.In July 2025, NanoForge AI Co., Ltd. raised an undisclosed amount of Seed funding from new investors FuturePlay and Mashup Ventures. The company plans to utilize this funding to enhance its AI-driven materials discovery platform and expand its offerings. Future product developments are in the pipeline, aiming to launch in early 2026. Furthermore, NanoForge AI is targeting expansion into European and North American markets by mid-2026, capitalizing on its innovative technology to meet the increasing demand for advanced materials solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 15, 2025 — FuturePlay, Mashup Ventures

## Investors

- FuturePlay (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/futureplay) — Seed
- Mashup Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mashup-ventures) — Seed