Cecilia Materials
PrivateLast Round
Grant
Jan 8, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$1.45M
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Cecilia Materials operates in Energy & Sustainability and is based in Newark, New Jersey. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in January 2026.
Cecilia Materials is a cleantech company that commercializes a modular, microwave-based system to upcycle plastic waste into high-performance carbon materials and clean hydrogen.
Sector
Energy & Sustainability
Verticals
Advanced Materials, Circular Economy, Waste Management, Alternative Fuels, Clean Manufacturing
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Government Contracts
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
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Cecilia Materials Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Conversion Group, Inc. | 84% | |
| TrimTabs | 84% | |
| Plastic 2 Green Inc. | 83% |
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Cecilia Materials Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Jan 8, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Oct 28, 2025 | ||||
| Grant | Jan 3, 2025 | ||||
| Angel | Oct 2, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Sep 19, 2023 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Cecilia Materials Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology | Grant |
| E8 | Angel |
| Ocean Exchange | Grant |
Market signals
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- Jan 8, 2026
$75K grant from the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
- Dec 24, 2025
Grew 23% QoQ, from 13 to 16 employees.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- receives_awardOct 1, 2026
Kathryn Carpenter, Founder & CEO of Cecilia, will receive the Emerging Tech Award from the Research & Development Council of New Jersey at the 47th Annual Edison Patent Awards Ceremony in New Jersey on Nov 19th '26 for her early-stage innovation's exceptional marketplace potential.
- receives_awardAug 26, 2026
The Research & Development Council of New Jersey will present the Emerging Tech Award to Kathryn Carpenter, founder and CEO of Cecilia, at the 47th Annual Edison Patent Awards Ceremony and Reception in New Jersey on Nov 19th '26, honoring technology that transforms industrial plastic waste into high-value advanced carbons.
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Cecilia Materials Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Cecilia Materials a public or private company?
Cecilia Materials is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Cecilia Materials?
Cecilia Materials is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Cecilia Materials's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Cecilia Materials worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Cecilia Materials is not publicly available.
Can I buy Cecilia Materials stock?
Cecilia Materials shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Cecilia Materials's last funding round?
Cecilia Materials's most recent funding round was Grant on January 8, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Cecilia Materials?
Key investors in Cecilia Materials include New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, E8, Ocean Exchange.
Will Cecilia Materials IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Cecilia Materials.
How can I track Cecilia Materials secondary market activity?
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