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Polaron

Founded 2023 · 20 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Sridhar Ramaswamyunlockedknows Isaac Squires · together at University of Cambridge (overlapped)
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Polaron applies AI to accelerate the development of advanced materials, targeting industrial decarbonisation, electrification, and the transition to renewable energy. It works with global manufacturers on production challenges and is grounded in published academic research on materials intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

Polaron was founded in 2023 by Isaac Squires.

ISIsaac Squires
Isaac SquiresinFounder · Chief Executive OfficerIsaac Squires holds a BA in Physical Natural Sciences from Cambridge, an MSc in Physics from University College London, and a PhD from Imperial College London under Dr Samuel Cooper's supervision, where he focused on machine learning applications to battery electrode design. He is CEO and co-founder of Polaron, which applies machine learning to advanced materials development.

Investors · 4

Serena✓ verifiedParis · $108K – $16.2M
Speedinvest✓ verifiedVienna · $5M – $30M
Avonmore DevelopmentsLondon · $63K – $315K
futurepresentreported · 2 sources

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

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

In the news

Imperial College London spin-out Polaron raises $8 million for AI to automate microscopy for materials - 150sec150sec.com · Feb 2026Imperial College London on X: "Moving fast! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ @ImperialDyson spinout @Polaron has raised $8 million in seed funding to turbocharge its growth. Their AI-driven design software studies the microscopic structure of materials to help develop new designs, fast. https://t.co/9ZR6rlIlN0" / Xx.com · Feb 2026London-based AI startup Polaron raises €6.7 million to build the “intelligence layer for materials science” | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Feb 2026Materials AI spinout Polaron raises $8 million in seed funding | Imperial News | Imperial College Londonimperial.ac.uk · Feb 2026Polaron completes $8M funding round for materials science intelligence - Tech.eutech.eu · Feb 2026Exclusive: Imperial spinout Polaron raises $8m to design next-generation materials | Siftedsifted.eu · Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Polaron do?
Polaron applies AI to accelerate the development of advanced materials, targeting industrial decarbonisation, electrification, and the transition to renewable energy. It works with global manufacturers on production challenges and is grounded in published academic research on materials intelligence.
Who founded Polaron?
Polaron was founded by Isaac Squires in 2023.
Who are Polaron's investors?
Polaron's investors include Serena, Speedinvest, Avonmore Developments, futurepresent.
How much funding has Polaron raised?
Polaron has disclosed $8M raised across 1 round.