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Aspen Aerogels

By: William A. Sahlman and Taslim Pirmohamed
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Abstract

Describes a newly formed manufacturer of insulation materials. The company has developed and patented a new insulation material that can be used in a wide range of markets. Capital must be raised to finance building a manufacturing facility and fund early market penetration.

Keywords

Buildings And Facilities; Patents; Production; Financing And Loans; Business Startups; Construction Industry; Manufacturing Industry

Citation

Sahlman, William A., and Taslim Pirmohamed. "Aspen Aerogels." Harvard Business School Case 803-068, October 2002. (Revised October 2003.)
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William A. Sahlman

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