JumpStart Announces Investment in AMTI

CLEVELAND, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- JumpStart Inc., Northeast Ohio's
venture development organization, has made an investment commitment of
$350,000 in Advanced Materials Technology International LLC (AMTI). The
Cleveland-based company is developing and commercializing a line of high-tech,
energy-curable, nanoparticle materials for ink and coatings applications.
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AMTI has developed proprietary methods of manufacturing nanoparticle
dispersion products which result in improved performance characteristics in a
variety of applications. Because the products are solvent-free they are
environmentally friendly, a quality that is of increasing interest within the
industry.
"AMTI is positioned at the forefront of a changing marketplace for energy
curable inks and coatings. Utilizing the assistance and resources of JumpStart
will enable us to take advantage of this technology lead," stated Byron Hahn,
Chief Operations Officer of AMTI.
Marc Insul, JumpStart Entrepreneur-in-Residence will be working closely
with the company and providing business advisory services.
This is JumpStart's 36th investment in 26 companies. Other advanced
materials and technology companies in JumpStart's portfolio include Aria
Analytics, FLX Micro, RSP Tooling, and Stanton Advanced Ceramics.
About AMTI
Advanced Materials Technology International LLC (AMTI) is developing and
commercializing a line of high-tech, energy-curable, nanoparticle dispersions
and coatings. AMTI's method of producing smaller particles (nanoparticles) and
evenly suspending them in liquid medium results in improved color quality,
easier application, and improved durability. AMTI produces a solvent-free and
energy curable product, which significantly reduces ink and coating drying
time and the space requirements needed for air drying large pieces. This
unique process addresses environmental concerns, provides superior durability,
and can be applied more effectively than standard application methods.
About JumpStart Inc.
JumpStart (www.jumpstartinc.org) accelerates the growth of innovative
early-stage businesses and ideas into venture-ready companies by delivering
vital, focused resources to entrepreneurs and the community of Northeast Ohio.
JumpStart identifies and invests in early-stage companies that have strong
potential in the marketplace, solid prospects for high growth, and are likely
to qualify for later-stage funding. Beyond investing, the JumpStart team
provides a continuum of business development services to its client companies
to help ensure their success.
SOURCE JumpStart Inc.

Tiffan Clark, Vice President of Marketing, JumpStart Inc., +1-216-363-3400,
Tiffan.Clark@jumpstartinc.org