Neocera, Inc.

Neocera, Inc. is a specialized technology company focused on thin-film development products, particularly in pulsed laser and electron deposition systems, providing advanced solutions for research and industrial applications. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Beltsville, US, Neocera, Inc. designs and manufactures thin-film development products.

The company secured its latest funding round of USD 13. 3 mn in Series B financing on March 26, 2002, with investments from Digital Power Capital, FEI Company, Intel Capital, and Tudor Investment Corporation. The CEO is John Matthews, and the company has been involved in one deal to date. Neocera specializes in the design and manufacturing of thin-film development products, primarily focusing on pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and pulsed electron deposition (PED) systems.

Their offerings cater to academia, government institutions, and multinational corporations, including a comprehensive range of PLD and PED systems along with associated components and in situ diagnostic tools. These products support advanced materials development across various sectors such as electronics, optics, and semiconductors, and are marketed in North America, Europe, and Asia. Neocera generates revenue through B2B transactions, primarily serving clients in research and industrial sectors. Their business model includes direct sales of PLD and PED systems, along with components and diagnostic tools, often involving customized solutions to meet specific research needs.

This model entails detailed consultations, reflecting the sophistication of their technology, and includes both one-time purchases and ongoing support agreements for their systems. Following the Series B financing of USD 13. 3 mn raised in March 2002, Neocera plans to utilize these funds to enhance product development and expand its market reach. The company is focused on launching new products in thin-film technology and plans to target expansion into additional European and Asian markets by 2024, aiming to increase their footprint in the research and industrial sectors.