Matoha
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Matoha develops infrared sensor and AI-based devices that identify the composition of textiles, plastics, and flooring materials. The company provides handheld, desktop, and bench-scale solutions for material identification across industries.
Founders & leadership
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Martin HolickyFounderMartin Holický is co-founder and head of Matoha, which develops AI-powered infrared sensor devices for identifying textile and plastic materials. He holds a PhD in materials chemistry from Imperial College London and has over a decade of technical and R&D experience.
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James KungFounderCo-founder of Matoha, which develops infrared sensor and AI-based devices for identifying the composition of textiles, plastics, and flooring materials.
Investors · 6
British Design Fund✓ confirmed by MatohaLondon
How we know: the company's own site · ukbaa.org.uk · Not right? Tell us
Also in the syndicate · 3
Archipelago VenturesleadCircular Plastics AcceleratorleadFashion for Good
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeed fundingApr 2025 · 3 sources
Archipelago Ventures (lead), Circular Plastics Accelerator (lead), British Design Fund, Conduit Connect, Fashion for Good
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Matoha do?
- Matoha develops infrared sensor and AI-based devices that identify the composition of textiles, plastics, and flooring materials. The company provides handheld, desktop, and bench-scale solutions for material identification across industries.
- Who founded Matoha?
- Matoha was founded by Martin Holicky, James Kung.
- Who are Matoha's investors?
- Matoha's investors include British Design Fund, Conduit Connect, Innovate UK.