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Universal Matter

Universal Matter

Private
Burlington, OntarioFrontier & Industrial Techhttps://universalmatter.com

Last Round

Grant

Oct 14, 2025

Total Funding Raised

$3.8M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Universal Matter operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Burlington, Ontario. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in October 2025.

Universal Matter is a materials science company that produces graphene-based materials by upcycling carbon sources using its proprietary Flash Joule Heating process for use in the asphalt, cement, tire, rubber, paints, and coatings industries.

Sector

Frontier & Industrial Tech

Verticals

Advanced Materials, Sustainable Materials, Circular Economy, Clean Manufacturing, Waste Management

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting, Government Contracts

AI Layer

Non-AI

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Universal Matter Comparables

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Universal Matter comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
Bio Graphene Solutions
85%
Carbon Waters
83%
Graphene Innovations Manchester
81%
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Universal Matter Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
GrantOct 14, 2025
VC RoundDec 16, 2024
AcceleratorOct 11, 2023
GrantFeb 11, 2021
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

John Van Leeuwen

CEO & Co-Founder

Founding Team

Dru Kefalos

Chief Operating Officer Chief Revenue Officer

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Universal Matter Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Universal Matter investors
InvestorRounds
Sustainable Development Technology CanadaGrant
Greentown LabsAccelerator
NewTech Investment HoldingsVC Round
Shell VenturesAccelerator
NGIF AcceleratorGrant
Westlake InnovationsVC Round

Market signals

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  • Sep 11, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 32% MoM, from 2.3K to 3K.

  • Jan 6, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 60% MoM.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • partners_withAug 26, 2026

    Universal Matter partners with Redcar Cleveland, alongside Tarmac, to lay the first UK public road using the graphene-based Genable(TM) Pavement additive in the United Kingdom on Feb 28th '25.

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Universal Matter Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Universal Matter a public or private company?

Universal Matter is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Universal Matter?

Universal Matter is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Universal Matter's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Universal Matter worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Universal Matter is not publicly available.

Can I buy Universal Matter stock?

Universal Matter shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Universal Matter's last funding round?

Universal Matter's most recent funding round was Grant on October 14, 2025.

Who are the main investors in Universal Matter?

Key investors in Universal Matter include NewTech Investment Holdings.

Will Universal Matter IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Universal Matter.

How can I track Universal Matter secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBurlington, Ontario
Employee Range33
Year Founded2019
Last FundingOct 14, 2025

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