When was Zikon founded?

Zikon was founded in 1998 and raised its 1st funding round 13 years after it was founded.

Where is Zikon located?

Zikon is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.

How many employees does Zikon have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Zikon is 2.

Is Zikon a funded company?

Zikon is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Nov 21, 2011.

When was the latest funding round of Zikon?

Zikon's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on 2013, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Display Technology. In United States, the Display Technology sector has seen $61M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Zikon rank among its competitors?

Zikon ranks 6th amongst 20 active competitors, of which 3 are funded. It stands 7th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Ynvisible, which secured $173K in Jul, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Zikon?

Zikon's top competitors include E Ink, Ynvisible and Dasung Technology. Among them, Ynvisible secured the most recent funding round in July, 2026.

Zikon - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Nanotechnology lab creating innovative materials for a sustainable future. Specializing in custom nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and functional inks for diverse applications including additive manufacturing, coatings, displays, and printed electronics. They offer solutions for medical diagnostics, energy storage, photonics, and medtech, focusing on areas like biosensors, magnetic particles, colloidal crystals, and metamaterials. Their expertise extends to emulsions, including electro-responsive and electrophoretic display inks. They provide contract R&D services, leveraging an experienced team and a multidisciplinary laboratory to solve nanotechnology challenges. They operate within a network of industry experts in biomedical devices, semiconductors, and additive manufacturing. Their focus is on sustainability and creating advanced materials for environmental remediation.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1998

Location

San Francisco, United States

Stage

Funding Raised

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), 2013, $*****

Investors

Ecosystem Ventures & 1 more

Ranked

6^th among 20 active competitors

Employee Count

2 as on Jul 31, 2026

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Zikon has raised funding over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Nov 21, 2011. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on 2013 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Zikon has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Zikon:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
2013	2326	Grant (prize money)	8237	9316	6321	4278
2012	4361	Grant (prize money)	8280	4552	1863	National Science Foundation
Nov 21, 2011	2989293	Grant (prize money)	4456586	1071987	3294566	National Science Foundation

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The founders of Zikon is Zbigniew Bryning.

Here are the details of Zikon's key team members:

Zbigniew Bryning: Co-Founder & President of Zikon.

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Zikon's employee count trend

Zikon has 2 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Zikon's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Zikon include E Ink, Ynvisible and Dasung Technology. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Zikon, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	E Ink 1997, Billerica (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of electronic paper displays, modules, films, and related components	$52.8M	Atlas Venture, Motorola Solutions & 8 others	70/100
2nd	Ynvisible 2010, Vancouver (Canada), Public	Provides printable display technology based on electrochromic displays	$193K	EIC Fund, Europa & 1 others	53/100
3rd	Dasung Technology 2014, Haidian (China), Funding Raised	Developer of electronic paper display technology	-	Zhongke Chuangxing	44/100
4th	Liquavista 2006, Eindhoven (Netherlands), Acquired	Provider of electrowetting screen technology solutions	$45M	Amadeus Capital, Gimv & 3 others	39/100
5th	Halion 2014, Kitchener (Canada), Seed	Manufacturer of colour changing nanomaterials for intelligent surfaces	$120K	Hella Ventures, Scout Ventures & 7 others	34/100
6th	Zikon 1998, San Francisco (United States), Funding Raised	Nanotechnology lab creating innovative materials for a sustainable future	-	Ecosystem Ventures, National Science Foundation	29/100
7th	Nemoptic 2001, Orsay (France), Deadpooled	Designer and manufacturer of e-paper display technology	$14M	Crédit Agricole Private Equity, Ace Management ... & 6 others	28/100
8th	Pervasive Displays 2011, Tainan (Taiwan), Public	E-Ink display solution provider	-	-	28/100
9th	SiPix Imaging 1999, Fremont (United States), Acquired	Electrophoretic paper display manufacturer	-	NewMargin Ventures, Technology Investments	26/100
10th	Halation Photonics 2007, Suzhou (China), Series B	Manufacturer of electronic paper displays	-	Applied Materials, NLVC & 3 others	24/100