ABOUT LAYRR

Finite materials. Infinite performance.

We engineer functional nano-coatings onto powders, so the materials industry already relies on can do far more.

LAYRR Ltd · Milton Park, Oxfordshire

The STORM continuous powder coating system in LAYRR's Milton Park lab
STORM at Milton Park

01 / WHY WE EXIST

More from what we already have.

A thin, engineered shell on each particle changes how a powder performs. We make that shell at production scale, so the same tonne of material delivers far more.

VISIONInfinite material performance from finite natural resources.
MISSIONEngineering value at the atomic scale.
PURPOSEA better planet for future generations, by reimagining our relationship with resources.

02 / HOW WE WORK

How we work, with each other and with you.

  • 01CandourWe share what the data shows, quickly and openly. It is kinder to be clear than comfortable.
  • 02FocusWe put our time and resources behind the one priority that matters most. Today, that is thermal management.
  • 03OwnershipThere is no them, only us. We own our work, our data and our decisions, and the next step when results surprise us.

03 / TEAM

Engineers, scientists and builders.

Motorsport engineering, materials science and scale-up experience, under one roof.

  • Portrait of Phil Hunter Phil Hunter CEO · Co-founder Serial entrepreneur who has built and scaled ventures across automotive, data and fintech. Leads LAYRR's commercial vision. LinkedIn →
  • Portrait of Dr Kerry McLaughlin Dr Kerry McLaughlin COO · Co-founder Over a decade in scientific research and programme management, including at UKRI. Runs operations and growth. LinkedIn →
  • Portrait of Dr Vicky Broadley
    Dr Vicky Broadley CTO · Co-founder DPhil in Physics from Oxford and over two decades in industrial surface science. Leads technical strategy. LinkedIn →
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    [Name TBC] Principal Materials Scientist [Bio TBC] LinkedIn →
  • Portrait of Henry Hoddinott Dr Henry Hoddinott Systems Engineer · STORM lead Designs and runs our coating technology, turning complex scientific requirements into reliable industrial systems. LinkedIn →
  • Portrait of Luchao Liu Dr Luchao Liu Microscopy and Characterisation Additive manufacturing and materials science specialist, focused on laser processing and multi-material integration. LinkedIn →
  • Portrait of Nidal Saab
    Dr Nidal Saab Mechanical Development Engineer Drives the development and scale-up of LAYRR’s coating machinery, taking complex systems from concept to industrial-ready performance. LinkedIn →
  • Portrait of Roy Williamson Roy Williamson Business Development Background in deep-tech investment and national innovation policy. Builds our market position and connections. LinkedIn →
  • Portrait of Matt Ryans Matt Ryans Fractional CFO Nearly 20 years as a Finance Director. Guides financial strategy and commercial growth as we scale. LinkedIn →
  • Portrait of Ros Eyles Ros Eyles Finance Manager Chartered Accountant with over 30 years' experience. Keeps day-to-day finances running smoothly. LinkedIn →
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    [Name TBC] Lab Technician [Bio TBC] LinkedIn →

BOARD AND ADVISERS

  • Quinten EgginkBoard director · AgFunder
  • Dr Phil CarrollBoard adviser
You?We welcome speculative applications from great materials scientists and engineers. See careers →

04 / WHERE WE WORK

Milton Park, Oxfordshire.

Our lab and coating line sit in one of the UK's leading science parks, close to Harwell, Culham and Oxford.

  • Coating at gram, kilogram and continuous scale
  • Thermal processing to 1,200 °C
  • Powder and coating characterisation
  • Access to national facilities through the Henry Royce Institute

126a Olympic Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon OX14 4SA · Didcot Parkway is the nearest station

05 / BACKED BY

Investors and programmes behind us.

INVESTORS

  • AgFunder
  • Carbon13
  • Data Collective (DCVC)

PROGRAMMES AND PARTNERS

INVESTORS AND GRANT BODIES Back the next generation of materials. Talk to us → CAREERS Build the materials others will build on. See open roles →