Fundraising FoxNew Materials Startups
3,373 companies tagged New Materials, with their investors and founders.
Twelve transforms CO2 into chemicals, fuels, and materials through carbon transformation technology. The company targets industrial applications in the chemical and energy sectors.
26 investors
EARTH AI uses artificial intelligence and its Low Disturbance Drilling technology to locate and drill for deposits of critical metals, aiming to make mineral exploration cheaper and faster. The company operates in the mining and minerals exploration industry.
24 investors
Redwood Materials deploys large-scale energy storage systems for data centers and grid power while recycling batteries to recover critical minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper as a domestic source of these materials.
24 investors
Periodic Labs is an AI research company building AI scientists and autonomous laboratories focused on the physical sciences, such as discovering higher-temperature superconductors and automating materials design. It also deploys custom AI agents for industry partners, including a semiconductor manufacturer working on chip heat dissipation.
23 investors
AstroForge is a space mining company that extracts platinum group metals and other valuable materials from asteroids to integrate into Earth's supply chains. The company aims to reduce reliance on terrestrial mining by developing commercial deep-space resource extraction missions.
22 investors
Geltor uses a proprietary biodesign and precision fermentation platform to create and commercially produce novel protein ingredients, including collagens, for beauty and personal care formulators. Its process spans computational protein design, large-scale fermentation, purification, and claims substantiation to deliver animal-free, GMO-free protein ingredients.
20 investors
Phoenix Tailings develops clean technology for rare earth element refining in the United States. The company operates across the full value chain, from mining and recycling to separation and magnet production.
19 investors
CuspAI develops AI models for materials science and discovery, and leads the AI Materials Foundry initiative that combines accelerated computing infrastructure with chemistry data and materials expertise. Its work targets applications across semiconductors, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
18 investors
MycoTechnology develops food and beverage ingredients using mushroom mycelial fermentation, creating flavor modulation and sugar-reduction solutions for formulators, chefs, and R&D professionals. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on cleaner-label, better-tasting ingredients for the food industry.
17 investors
Aether develops additives that blend into engineering-grade nylons to enable faster, high-throughput fused filament (FFF/FDM) 3D printing while maintaining mechanical strength and dimensional accuracy. Its products serve additive manufacturing users in production, field repair, and prototyping settings.
16 investors
Antora manufactures thermal battery systems for long-duration energy storage, serving manufacturers and data centers seeking to tap into low-cost renewable power. The company designs and produces American-made thermal batteries at scale to provide affordable, reliable energy storage for industrial and large-scale energy users.
16 investors
Cambium builds infrastructure and technology to connect buyers with sustainable wood materials and products. The company rethinks the wood supply chain from source to finished goods, starting with its Carbon Smart Wood line made from waste wood and tracked end-to-end.
16 investors
Lilac Solutions develops direct lithium extraction technology using ceramic ion exchange media, enabling fast, clean, and affordable lithium production from brines for the electric vehicle and battery industries.
14 investors
Naadam sources and produces cashmere products from Mongolia, using hand-combing methods to ensure animal welfare and sustainability. The company specializes in high-quality cashmere garments made from longer fibers sourced from Mongolian goats.
14 investors
CleanFiber manufactures cellulose-based insulation from recycled newsprint for the building materials industry. The company produces and distributes residential and commercial insulation through a production facility in Buffalo.
13 investors
Endless West produces spirits using scientific flavor recreation methods, combining natural ingredients to replicate premium beverages while reducing production waste. The company targets consumers seeking fine spirits with improved sustainability practices.
13 investors
KoBold Metals applies AI and scientific computing to mineral exploration for critical minerals including copper, cobalt, lithium, and nickel needed for electrification and the clean energy economy. The company combines advanced technology with expert human intelligence to accelerate discovery and reduce the cost per discovery in mineral exploration.
13 investors
Solarcore develops aerogel-based thermal insulation technology, derived from NASA aerogel research, for use in consumer, commercial, and government applications such as footwear and outdoor gear. Its insulation is licensed to product makers, including Helly Hansen's BiFrost work boot rated to -40°C.
13 investors
Vulcan Elements manufactures rare earth magnets for critical applications in defense, semiconductors, satellites, data centers, and industrial equipment. The company is building a Western supply chain focused on resilience and security for the U.S. and allied nations.
13 investors
A materials company focused on nanotechnology for renewable energy and clean technology applications, manufacturing various classes of materials to address problems in those fields.
12 investors
Ateios develops electrode manufacturing techniques designed to accelerate production speed, reduce carbon emissions, and decrease the physical footprint of battery manufacturing and gigafactories. The company provides advanced battery, materials, and software solutions to battery manufacturers.
12 investors
BO Materials develops novel materials for industrial applications across trillion-dollar industries. The company creates new material solutions to solve technical problems and reduce conventional trade-offs.
12 investors
Brimstone develops co-production processes to manufacture cement, steel, aluminum, and other critical minerals from a single feedstock in an integrated facility. The company targets heavy industry producers seeking lower-cost, more sustainable production methods for materials essential to construction and manufacturing.
12 investors
C16 Biosciences uses a biomanufacturing platform to produce sustainable alternatives to oils and fats for consumer product supply chains, with its first product being an alternative to palm oil. It serves companies that use oils and fats as ingredients, operating in the biotech and materials industry.
12 investors