Paragraf
Paragraf develops graphene-based semiconductor technology for computing, space and healthcare applications. The UK-based company has raised $141M and employs 139 people.
The growth story
Paragraf grew from 67 to 139 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $141M along the way, most recently a Series C in August 2025.
About
Paragraf manufactures graphene electronics that outperform traditional materials like silicon, enabling higher performance and new applications. Its products are used in intelligent systems across four continents.
The company has scaled rapidly since its 2018 founding, reaching Series C funding in 2025. Its graphene foundry is now operational and accepting partners.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Paragraf's largest function with 15 staff. The company is led by a team with backgrounds in advanced materials and semiconductor manufacturing.
The Paragraf org chart
Simon Thomas FREng (Chief Executive Officer) leads 29 mapped leaders with 3 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Operations 28 (+22% YoY), Engineering 25 (-4% YoY), Research 15 (-21% YoY), Business Development 10 (+11% YoY), Information Technology 8 (-27% YoY), Media and Communication 8 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
Paragraf recruits heavily from the University of Cambridge and local tech firms like Lumentum and Xaar. Alumni have gone on to roles at Qualcomm and Nu Quantum.
Most common previous employers of Paragraf staff: Lumentum (9), University of Cambridge (7), Xaar (6), Cambridge Display Technology (4), AIXTRON SE (3), Nexperia (3). Former Paragraf employees most often moved to LASER COMPONENTS (2), Nu Quantum (2), Elucid (1), Forcerta (1), Sam's Club (1), Qualcomm (1).
Alumni worth knowing
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 43% direct, 40% search, 7% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Paragraf: Project Management (31), Microsoft Office (27), Semiconductor Engineering (25), Leadership (24), Research and Development (R&D) (24), Engineering (24), Data Analysis (23), Research Skills (23).
Where the team actually sits
Paragraf people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (51), United Kingdom (11), Greater Cambridge Area (9), United States (1). 4 offices on record.
Search footprint
Paragraf attracts about 261 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $0K a month if bought through ads. It gained 9 ranking keywords and lost 20 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.20 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.50 / 5
- Senior management
- 4.50 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.60 / 5
Frequently asked
Paragraf has 139 employees as of September 2026.
Paragraf has raised $141M in total, most recently a Series C round in August 2025.
Simon Thomas FREng (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Paragraf's reporting structure, with 3 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Paragraf staff are Lumentum (9 people), University of Cambridge (7 people), Xaar (6 people).
Former Paragraf employees most often move to LASER COMPONENTS (2), Nu Quantum (2), Elucid (1).
Paragraf attracts about 261 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $0K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Paragraf staff are Project Management, Microsoft Office, Semiconductor Engineering, Leadership, Research and Development (R&D).
Paragraf staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (51), United Kingdom (11), Greater Cambridge Area (9).
Paragraf has about 28 people in Operations, up 22% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Paragraf has about 25 people in Engineering, down 4% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 79 current and 95 former Paragraf profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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