Holdson secures £1.5M to scale electroform polishing technology
Holdson, based in Huddersfield, UK, has announced that it has raised £1.5 million in a funding round led by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), alongside Oval Investments and Singapore-based SANDS. This investment is intended to enable the company to scale its patented electroform technology, a sustainable, acid-free polishing process designed to improve the performance and durability of metal parts.
The electrochemical polishing process is also suited to powder removal. It uses CFD-optimised electrolyte flow to reach deep into lattice structures and surface recesses. Unlike blasting or ultrasonic methods, electroform doesn’t rely on line-of-sight or mechanical agitation. Instead, it actively dissolves and removes powder particles during the polishing cycle.
The funding will also support the expansion of the company’s Huddersfield facility and accelerate the production of its electroform machines, helping it meet growing global demand.
Aaron Holt, Co-Founder, Holdson, shared, “The industries we serve are evolving fast. Manufacturers want stronger, more efficient, more reliable parts produced at scale and with increasingly complex designs. electroform helps make that possible, and this investment means we can deliver those gains to even more customers worldwide.”
Since launching in 2023, Holdson has grown to a team of 18 with customers across the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.
Laurence Tan, Investment Associate at Praetura Ventures, added, “The advanced manufacturing space is critical to a number of key industries, including the automotive, aerospace and defence sectors, where vital parts and components are growing more complex with each passing year. Holdson is an example of a thriving Northern company that’s making these innovations possible. The company has the talent and the technology to continue scaling globally, and we’re pleased to be backing the team on their journey with NPIF II funding to supercharge their growth.”
