SmartKem
MANCHESTER, X0 · Information Technology, Manufacturing · 26 employees
SmartKem is reshaping the world of electronics with its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) that will drive the next generation of displays. Our unique and patented TRUFLEX® semiconductor and dielectric inks, or liquid electronic polymers, are used to make a new type of transistor that will revolutionize the display industry. SmartKem’s inks enable low temperature printing processes t
Funding history
- Funding Round — $7.6M — Dec 2024
- Series pre-seed — $152K — Oct 2024
- Series seed — $348K — Mar 2024
- Funding Round — $14.3M — Jun 2023
- Funding Round — $12.3M — Jun 2023
Recent signals
- Jun 12, 2026: SEC 8-K (1.03): On June 12, 2026, SmartKem, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SmartKem, Ltd., is entering into a creditors Voluntary Liquidation with the assistance of an administrator. This process is part of a financial restructuring and aims to manage the company's debts efficiently without affecting the ongoing operations of SmartKem, Inc. The company has not filed for bankruptcy or any statutory reorganization either in the United States or the United Kingdom, indicating a strategic move rather than a failure of operations.
- Jul 09, 2025: Smartkem Enters Preliminary Joint Development Agreement with Manz Asia for AI Chip Packaging Solutions
- Mar 10, 2025: Smartkem Appoints Jonathan Watkins as Chief Operating Officer
- Dec 31, 2024: Raised $7.6M
- Dec 01, 2024: Smartkem partners with AUO to develop rollable, transparent microLED display
- Nov 25, 2024: Smartkem and AUO Partner to Develop a New Generation of Rollable, Transparent MicroLED Displays
- Oct 02, 2024: Raised $152K in Series pre-seed
- Mar 18, 2024: Raised $348K in Series seed
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