Material Evolution
Techstars '20Belfast, GB · Founded 2020 · 9 known investors
Material Evolution develops low-carbon cement using a proprietary alkali fusion process that operates at ambient temperatures, significantly reducing emissions compared to conventional cement production. The company serves architects, engineers, and construction firms seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional cement, using AI and machine learning to optimize material selection and manufacturing efficiency.
Founders & leadership
Material Evolution was founded in 2020 by Elizabeth Gilligan and Sam Clark.
Investors · 9
Also in the syndicate · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AJun 2023 · 3 sources
Kompas VC (lead), Circle Rock, Norrsken VC, SigmaRoc
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseedNov 2021
Playfair Capital (lead), At One Ventures, SkyRiver Ventures, The Heritage Group
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- MATERIAL. EVOLUTION LTD.
- Company number
- NI649729
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 Dec 2017
- Registered office
- Suite 182 21 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JJ
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 32990 — Other manufacturing n.e.c.71111 — Architectural activities71121 — Engineering design activities for industrial process and production90030 — Artistic creation
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 15 Aug 2025 · next due 29 Aug 2026
Current officers · 2
- Samuel Clark — director, appointed 15 Aug 2023
- Elizabeth Gilligan — director, appointed 8 Dec 2017
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Material Evolution do?
- Material Evolution develops low-carbon cement using a proprietary alkali fusion process that operates at ambient temperatures, significantly reducing emissions compared to conventional cement production. The company serves architects, engineers, and construction firms seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional cement, using AI and machine learning to optimize material selection and manufacturing efficiency.
- Who founded Material Evolution?
- Material Evolution was founded by Elizabeth Gilligan, Sam Clark in 2020.
- Who are Material Evolution's investors?
- Material Evolution's investors include Techstars, At One Ventures, KOMPAS VC, Norrsken VC, Playfair Capital, SkyRiver Ventures.
- Where is Material Evolution headquartered?
- Material Evolution is headquartered in Belfast, GB.