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Aspiring Materials

Founded 2019 · 15 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

Aspiring Materials develops sustainable materials technology with environmental impact focus. The company brings together an international team committed to positive environmental change.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

Aspiring Materials was founded in 2019 by Christopher Oze.

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Christopher OzeinFounder

Investors · 6

Arc AngelsAuckland
Better Bite Ventures
Creative HQ — The IncubatorWellington
Icehouse VenturesAuckland · $120K – $2.4M
Outset VenturesAuckland · $100K – $10Mvia Mat Rowe · inferred
Motion CapitalreportedAuckland

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Aspiring Materials went on to found or lead other companies.

Lachlan NixonInvestor & DirectorFounded CetogenixSimonInvestorFounded Asia Climate Hub

In the news

Chch start-up aspires to build in Southland | Otago Daily Times Online Newsodt.co.nz · Jan 2026Aspiring Materials expands to US to enhance domestic critical mineral supplyfinance.yahoo.com · May 2025Aspiring Materials expands to the United States to boost domestic supply of critical mineralsprnewswire.com · May 2025Kiwi carbon capture startup Aspiring Materials raises $1 million seed round - Startup Dailystartupdaily.net · Oct 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Aspiring Materials do?
Aspiring Materials develops sustainable materials technology with environmental impact focus. The company brings together an international team committed to positive environmental change.
Who founded Aspiring Materials?
Aspiring Materials was founded by Christopher Oze in 2019.
Who are Aspiring Materials's investors?
Aspiring Materials's investors include Arc Angels, Better Bite Ventures, Creative HQ — The Incubator, Icehouse Ventures, Outset Ventures, Motion Capital.