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Black Swan Graphene

MaterialsToronto, CanadaFounded 2021· One of 955 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

A producer of high-performance, low-cost graphene nanoplatelets focused on large-scale industrial applications to enhance material strength and sustainability.

CEO / Founder
Simon Marcotte
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Public
Total Funding
Publicly Traded
Key Investors
Mason Resources, Thomas Swan & Co., Strategic Public Shareholders

Technology & Products

Key Products

High-performance, low-cost graphene nanoplatelets for industrial applications (e.g., concrete, plastics). Patented continuous graphene production process. Nine commercially available Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch (GEM) polymer products launched since 2024.

Technological Advantage

Vertical integration strategy through the acquisition of downstream manufacturers (e.g., Falpaco) allows the company to control the supply chain from raw graphene production to finished industrial products.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides a scalable and cost-effective supply of high-quality graphene that significantly improves the mechanical properties and reduces the carbon footprint of industrial materials like concrete and plastics.

How They Differentiate

Vertical integration strategy through downstream acquisitions (e.g., Falpaco) combined with the 'Swan Process,' a proprietary, low-cost, high-volume mechanical exfoliation method licensed from Thomas Swan & Co.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Concrete manufacturers, polymer and plastic producers, automotive parts suppliers, and 3D printing construction firms.

Industry Verticals

["Construction and Infrastructure","Polymers and Plastics","Automotive","Aerospace","3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing"]

Competitors

NanoXplore Inc., First Graphene Ltd, Haydale Graphene Industries

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Transitioned from a graphene producer to a vertically integrated manufacturer; expanded into the 3D printing construction market via the C$12.6M Falpaco acquisition.

Major Milestones

["Public listing on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: SWAN) in August 2022","Established strategic partnership with Arup Group for graphene-enhanced concrete","Completed the C$12.6M acquisition of Falpaco in April 2026 to integrate downstream polymer manufacturing"]

Notable Customers

Global Masterbatch Partner (unnamed), Ferro (distribution partner), Thomas Swan & Co. (expanded distribution and sales agreement).

https://blackswangraphene.com

Why this company matters

Black Swan Graphene produces high-performance graphene nanoplatelets at a cost point intended for high-volume industrial applications, particularly concrete and plastics. The company differentiates itself from other graphene producers through a proprietary, scalable exfoliation process licensed from Thomas Swan & Co., which it claims enables mass production at prices viable for construction and polymer markets.

The core technology is a continuous graphene production process protected by a portfolio of 16+ global patents. Black Swan has also launched nine commercially available Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch (GEM) polymer products since 2024. Its vertical integration strategy includes the acquisition of downstream manufacturer Falpaco, giving the company control over the supply chain from raw graphene to finished industrial products.

Target customers include concrete manufacturers, polymer and plastic producers, automotive parts suppliers, and 3D printing construction firms. The company has a strategic partnership with Arup Group for graphene-enhanced concrete and a collaboration with Nationwide Engineering on Concretene for sustainable construction. A distribution agreement with Ferro and an expanded sales agreement with Thomas Swan & Co. support go-to-market efforts.

Black Swan Graphene competes with NanoXplore, First Graphene, and Haydale Graphene Industries. Its combination of a low-cost mechanical exfoliation process and downstream acquisitions creates a moat in production economics, but the graphene market remains nascent and adoption in construction and 3D printing depends on proving cost-performance advantages at scale.