NOX METALS Raises an $11.5M Seed Round to Reindustrialize America

NOX METALS, reindustrializing America by supplying manufacturers at warp speeds and lower prices, led by Zane Hengsperger, has raised a $11.5M Seed round led by Hyperion, with participation from Palmer Luckey, Y Combinator, Jared Friedman, RoboStrategy, Operator Collective, DTX, Alumni Ventures, and others.

Reviving American Manufacturing.

For decades, domestic manufacturing in the United States has steadily declined, eroding the nation’s ability to produce at scale and contributing to a significant loss of industrial jobs. A renewed focus on rebuilding industrial capacity is now emerging, driven by the belief that America can once again become a global leader in making and manufacturing.

That momentum is already taking shape. Just seven months after launching production, the company has delivered metal to hundreds of factories across the United States, supplying critical materials to the country's industrial base. With demand continuing to grow, the pace of expansion shows no signs of slowing.

Scaling the Next Chapter of American Industry.

The company’s metal products are already embedded across critical industries, from aerospace and defense to automotive and healthcare, supporting applications that impact everyday life and national infrastructure alike. As demand continues to accelerate, expanding production capacity remains a central priority.

The next phase of growth includes revitalizing a 30,000-square-foot factory in Detroit, originally built during the World War II era. The facility will serve as a hub for advancing the company's industrial mission, supported by continued investment in technology and automation. By combining software, machinery, and manufacturing expertise, the goal is to increase production capacity and strengthen America's industrial base.

More technology. More machines. More metal. More production.