Colorado-based advanced materials company Forge Nano is making headlines after announcing plans to go public through a $1.6 billion SPAC deal, officially becoming the 11th unicorn company to spin out of the University of Colorado Boulder.

Forge Nano has become a leader in advanced semiconductor equipment and battery technology through its proprietary Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) platform, helping power next-generation AI chips, defense batteries, and high-performance energy storage solutions. The company’s rapid growth highlights Colorado’s expanding innovation ecosystem and the increasing global demand for advanced manufacturing technologies.

In addition to this major milestone, Forge Nano was also recognized at the 2025 AC-REP Gamechanger Awards, earning the Sustainability Gamechanger Award for its groundbreaking work in advanced battery and semiconductor technologies.

Watch the award video here:
🎥 https://vimeo.com/1092619395

Congratulations to the entire Forge Nano team on this exciting achievement and continued industry leadership.