C-CAT
Manufactures high-temperature carbon-carbon composite structures for aerospace and defense, including hot structures, heat shields, and nozzle extensions.
- CEO / Founder
- Francis A. Schwind
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $2.44M
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
Carbon-carbon flight structures; Heat shields; Nozzle extensions; Hot structures; Tooling
Technological Advantage
C-CAT has deep expertise in carbon-carbon composites, with a track record of NASA and DoD partnerships. Their proprietary manufacturing processes and coatings are likely protected as trade secrets, though no patents were found. The advantage is defensible due to specialized knowledge and established relationships with key aerospace customers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides mission-critical carbon-carbon composites that withstand extreme temperatures and reduce weight, enabling reliable performance in space and defense applications.
How They Differentiate
C-CAT specializes in high-temperature carbon-carbon composites for aerospace, with a focus on nozzle extensions and heat shields. Compared to larger competitors like SGL Carbon, C-CAT offers more specialized, mission-critical components with a strong track record in NASA and DoD programs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and defense primes, NASA, DoD
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space
Competitors
Fiber Materials; HITCO Carbon Composites; SGL Carbon
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue generating; federal contracts with NASA and DoD.
Major Milestones
Involved in NASA LLAMA project; SBIR awards; Phase II SBIR for Extreme Temperature Structures
Notable Customers
NASA; U.S. Department of Defense; Northrop Grumman; GE Aviation
Funding rounds
- Grant$2.44M2016-01-01Source: PitchBook