Black Swan Graphene
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
- C$25.6M
- Latest Round
- $6M Equity Financing
- 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).