# Top Material

> Top Material is a VC fund in Seongnam backing Nanotechnology, Energy and Hardware. See 5 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seongnam, South Korea
- Total investments: 5
- Last investment: Nov 2025
- Lead investor: 20%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: http://www.topbattery.co.kr/

Top Material is a VC fund in Seongnam focused on Nanotechnology and Energy. Top Material specializes in the development and production of first-generation Li-ion batteries. Top Material collaborates with A123systems for the development and production of Li iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, and partners with Samsung SDI for the development and production of Li-ion batteries. Their product range includes LMNO materials, primercoating, and electrodes. Additionally, Top Material offers comprehensive design, manufacturing, and equipment solutions for both pilot and Giga factories in the battery industry.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nanotechnology | 2 | 40% |
| Energy | 1 | 20% |
| Hardware | 1 | 20% |
| Automotive | 1 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 20% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series D | 1 | 20% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 20% |
| Corporate Round | 1 | 20% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 20% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nanoramic Laboratories | Nanoramic Laboratories develops energy storage technologies and materials, centering on its proprietary Neocarbonix electrode platform. The company provides an electrode solution that substitutes traditional PVDF binders and N-methylpyrrolidone solvent with a conductive 3D carbon binding structure, enabling lithium-ion batteries that offer greaterenergy density, faster charging, reduced manufacturing energy, and improved recyclability. The technology integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes, supporting various battery applications, from electric vehicles to consumer electronics and stationary storage. Nanoramic also offers ultracapacitor and thermal interface products derived from its advanced carbon materials expertise, supporting enhanced power delivery and heat management in diverse uses. | $54M |  | Nov 17, 2025 |  |
| Nanoramic Laboratories | Nanoramic Laboratories develops energy storage technologies and materials, centering on its proprietary Neocarbonix electrode platform. The company provides an electrode solution that substitutes traditional PVDF binders and N-methylpyrrolidone solvent with a conductive 3D carbon binding structure, enabling lithium-ion batteries that offer greaterenergy density, faster charging, reduced manufacturing energy, and improved recyclability. The technology integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes, supporting various battery applications, from electric vehicles to consumer electronics and stationary storage. Nanoramic also offers ultracapacitor and thermal interface products derived from its advanced carbon materials expertise, supporting enhanced power delivery and heat management in diverse uses. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Sep 04, 2025 |  |
| Nanoramic Laboratories | Nanoramic Laboratories develops energy storage technologies and materials, centering on its proprietary Neocarbonix electrode platform. The company provides an electrode solution that substitutes traditional PVDF binders and N-methylpyrrolidone solvent with a conductive 3D carbon binding structure, enabling lithium-ion batteries that offer greaterenergy density, faster charging, reduced manufacturing energy, and improved recyclability. The technology integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes, supporting various battery applications, from electric vehicles to consumer electronics and stationary storage. Nanoramic also offers ultracapacitor and thermal interface products derived from its advanced carbon materials expertise, supporting enhanced power delivery and heat management in diverse uses. |  | Corporate Round | Aug 27, 2025 |  |
| Forge Nano | Forge Nano develops materials engineering technologies focused on precision surface coatings and advanced battery materials. The company applies atomic layer deposition processes to modify powders at the nanoscale, enabling improvements in energy storage, semiconductor components, and industrial materials. Its offerings include coating equipmentsystems as well as engineered materials used in lithium-ion batteries and other applications. The company also supports partners with process development and integration of coating techniques into manufacturing workflows. Its work spans sectors such as electronics, energy storage, and specialty materials, where controlled surface properties influence performance and durability. | $40M | Series D | Apr 29, 2025 |  |
| Nanoramic Laboratories | Nanoramic Laboratories develops energy storage technologies and materials, centering on its proprietary Neocarbonix electrode platform. The company provides an electrode solution that substitutes traditional PVDF binders and N-methylpyrrolidone solvent with a conductive 3D carbon binding structure, enabling lithium-ion batteries that offer greaterenergy density, faster charging, reduced manufacturing energy, and improved recyclability. The technology integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes, supporting various battery applications, from electric vehicles to consumer electronics and stationary storage. Nanoramic also offers ultracapacitor and thermal interface products derived from its advanced carbon materials expertise, supporting enhanced power delivery and heat management in diverse uses. | $44M | Venture - Series Unknown | Dec 12, 2024 |  |

5 of 5 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Catalus Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/catalus-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Fortistar](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fortistar) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [General Motors Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/general-motors-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [ITOCHU Corporation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/itochu-corporation) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Samsung Venture Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/samsung-venture-investment-705d) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [WindSail Capital Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/windsail-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Top Material invest in?

Top Material invests primarily in Nanotechnology, Energy and Hardware startups, most often at Series D and Funding Round stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Top Material last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Top Material closed in Nov 2025. Shizune tracks 5 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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