About Us
Nanoramic® is an industry-leading energy storage innovator creating solutions based on nanotechnology. Spun out of MIT in 2009, Nanoramic is the exclusive inventor, designer manufacturer and licenser of Neocarbonix® at the Core electrodes for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, Li-ion capacitors, and supercapacitors.
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Through this technology, Nanoramic is transforming lithium-ion energy storage: increasing energy, while reducing charge time and costs, and improving sustainability. Today, Nanoramic works with some of the largest automakers, battery manufacturers, and consumer electronics companies to develop and commercialize batteries made with Neocarbonix at the Core. Nanoramic has also demonstrated success bringing technology out of the lab and into industry with ultracapacitors, polymer-based composites, and thermal interface materials.
Industry Leading IP Portfolio
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Neocarbonix at the Core is a technology that creates electrodes with an advanced carbon binding structure, providing reduced cost, greater power, more energy density, long cycle life performance, and improved sustainability compared to conventional battery designs.
FastCap Ultracapacitors is an industry leader in harsh environment energy storage, producing the only carbon nanotubes-based ultracapacitors capable of operating in temperatures up to 150°C and under conditions of extreme shock and vibration.
Board of Directors
John Cooley
Dr. Cooley founded Nanoramic® in 2009 where he has led the strategy and execution of Nanoramic's® product lines. He is an expert in power systems, electronics, and energy storage applications.
John Du
John Du is Partner at GM Ventures. Prior, John was Director of General Motors Research & Development organization’s China Science Lab, which he led from its founding in 2009. He was responsible for building a strong and innovative research team and leading the research and development in intelligent and connected vehicles, battery, advanced materials, and electrified propulsion systems. Before joining General Motors, John held several positions at Intel Corp and Spectrum Technologies.
Saif Qazi
Saif Qazi is a Vice President with Catalus Capital Management where he analyzes investment opportunities and monitors portfolio Investments. Saif was previously an Associate at Beaconhouse Capital Management, a private equity fund focused on distressed and special situations investments. Preceding Beaconhouse, Saif was an Analyst at Oasis Asset Management, a South Africa-based mutual fund where he covered consumer and property companies. Saif graduated with an MBA from the Yale School of Management.
Michael Rand
Michael Rand is co-founder and Managing Director of WindSail Capital Group. He has over 25 years of experience in private equity investing, structured finance and corporate finance. Prior to founding WindSail, he spent 11 years as a private equity professional, most recently as a Managing Director of GB Merchant Partners, a division of Gordon Brothers Group. He holds a B.S. from Georgetown University and an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business.
Vivek Agastya
Vivek Agastya is Senior Vice President, Investments, at Fortistar. Fortistar is a privately owned investment firm focused on accelerating the transition to a lower carbon future. Vivek began his career as an engineer at Schlumberger, and after receiving his MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business joined Credit Suisse, then Fortistar.
Executive Team
John Cooley
Founder and CEO
Dr. Cooley founded Nanoramic® in 2009 where he has led the strategy and execution of Nanoramic's® product lines. He is an expert in power systems, electronics, and energy storage applications.
Nicolo Brambilla
Chief Technology Officer and Chief of Strategy
Nicolò joined Nanoramic® in 2010 and currently serves as Chief Technology Officer. He is an expert in energy storage technologies and nanotechnologies.
Julie Ross
Chief Financial Officer
Julie joined Nanoramic ® in 2017. She began her career at Price Waterhouse Coopers in the Wealth Management Tax Group and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Bentley University. Julie holds a CPA designation with the MA Board of Public Accountancy.
Matt Fenselau
Chief Licensing Officer and General Counsel
Matt came to Nanoramic® after a decade in a large law firm practice, where he specialized in intellectual property transactions, patent strategy and portfolio development, and emerging technologies.
Eli Cohen
Executive Vice President of Corporate Development
As EVP of Corporate Development, Eli works to establish strategic partnerships and optimize Nanoramic's® business structure. He acts as a project manager for all M&A initiatives and fundraising activity while maintaining communication with outside stakeholders.
Christopher Deane
Chief Operating Officer of FastCap Ultracapacitors
After graduating from Boston University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Christopher started his career at a Fortune 100 company developing energy storage devices before joining Nanoramic®.
Ben Cao
Executive Vice President of Battery Technology
As the EVP of Battery Technology, Ben leads the battery technology team to develop Neocarbonix low-cost & fast-charging electric vehicle Li-ion battery electrodes and devices. He has over 15 years of experience in energy storage technology and leadership.
Key Partners
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