Growing Use of Paste in Photovoltaic and Electronics Applications Will Boost the Aluminum Powder, Flakes, and Paste Market Through 2019, Says Technavio )--According to the latest research study released by Technavio, the aluminum powder, flakes, and paste market is expected to reach close to 332.4 thousand metric tons in term... )--Founders Fund announced today the close of a $1.3 billion sixth fund. This fund brings the firm's total amount of capital under management to over $3 billion.