New Materials Startups

Phi4Tech (NANOMATE) develops precision nanomaterials used as advanced additives for industrial applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, thermoplastics, thermosets, and construction materials. It serves industrial sectors seeking to improve mechanical properties, durability, energy storage, and sustainability of their products.

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Phillips Screw Company designs and engineers proprietary fastener technology, including high-performance drive systems and wood screws, for aerospace, automotive, electronics, industrial, marine, military and trade applications. Its products are manufactured to its specifications by a global network of licensed manufacturers.

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Phoenix Ventures Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests in deep technology companies across quantum computing, photonics, advanced materials, biotech, and cleantech sectors. The portfolio includes companies developing next-generation technologies in semiconductors, energy storage, life sciences diagnostics, and industrial applications.

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Phoenix develops custom flavors and fragrances for brands, offering product development, formulation, regulatory compliance, and marketing support across a range of consumer product applications. Operating since 2007, the company serves clients whose products appear in grocery stores, big box retailers, and online.

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Photon etc. distributes optics and photonics technologies through a global network of specialized partners, serving researchers and industries in life science, material science, and industrial applications.

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PhovIR develops handheld near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy technology based on a MEMS-enabled Michelson interferometer, packaging FTIR-grade material analysis into a small, low-cost, mass-manufacturable device. The portable spectrometer is intended for identifying materials, substances, and physiological markers in the field.

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A South Korean materials company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals and materials for OLED displays, including electron injection materials, common layer materials, and hole transport layers.

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Piercan operates manufacturing facilities for production, dissolution units, and bath fabrication with laboratory and R&D capabilities. The company has production sites in France and the United States.

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Pilkington designs and manufactures glass products, with a stated focus on environmental sustainability across its design, manufacturing, and community operations.

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Pink Batts manufactures glass-wool thermal insulation products for residential and commercial buildings in New Zealand, including wall and skillion roof insulation systems. It also offers a certified installation service through its PinkFit network and runs recycling initiatives that turn glass waste into new insulation.

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Pipedream Industries develops nano-concrete additives that improve cement efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in concrete production. Their Trident F-01 additive increases cement conversion and compressive strength while lowering material costs and environmental impact for construction applications.

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The Pittsburgh Paints Company manufactures interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals. It operates 750 company-owned stores across the United States and Canada and distributes through national and independent retailers.

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PLAEX Building Systems manufactures interlocking modular construction blocks made from over 90% recycled waste materials, particularly agricultural, marine, and industrial plastics combined with construction aggregate waste. The company licenses its proprietary manufacturing equipment and mortarless building systems to construction companies and manufacturers seeking cost-effective, sustainable alternatives to traditional wood and concrete.

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Plank Hardware designs and manufactures decorative architectural hardware including handles, knobs, and switches for interior designers, architects, and developers. The company sources high-quality materials and offers coordinated collections intended to harmonize across whole building projects.

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Plant Health Care develops biological crop products, including patented harpin-based proteins and peptides marketed as "vaccines for plants" that act as biostimulants and boost plants' natural disease resistance to improve yield and quality. It sells products such as Harpinαß and PHC279 to farmers worldwide through specialist distributors and its PREtec platform, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of PI Industries Ltd of India.

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Plantner extracts and manufactures alginate, a biodegradable material used across biomedical and industrial applications. Its alginate is applied in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, advanced biotech (such as bio-ink and organoids), and agriculture.

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PlantSea develops seaweed-based packaging materials as an alternative to single-use plastics. It targets companies seeking eco-conscious packaging solutions.

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Plascon Plastics develops sustainable plastic products and materials solutions by repurposing waste materials like old tires and ocean plastics for clients across consumer and industrial sectors. The company specializes in supply chain optimization, material selection, and manufacturing processes that reduce costs while promoting circular economy practices.

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Plasma Processes operates manufacturing facilities specializing in advanced materials processing and additive manufacturing technologies, serving aerospace and defense customers with capabilities including molten salt electrodeposition, plasma spray systems, and laser-based manufacturing.

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Plasma Water develops plasma-activated water technology for agriculture, focused on crop protection and sustainable farming through field-validated products. The company positions its technology for farmers and the agricultural inputs market, with operations spanning Chile, India, and other international markets.

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PlasmaGear provides end-to-end R&D and manufacturing services for high-performance nanofiber materials, using plasma treatment and nanofiber engineering to create customized, PFAS-free products. It serves businesses seeking tailored, sustainable material solutions from prototyping through large-scale production.

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Plastic Energy operates a patented pyrolysis recycling process that heats end-of-life plastic waste into a recycled hydrocarbon feedstock used to replace fossil oils in new plastic production. It sells commercial packages of this technology along with business and operational support to help build a circular economy for plastics.

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Grale (formerly PlasticFri) develops sustainable plastic alternatives to replace conventional petroleum-based plastics and reduce environmental pollution. The company aims to shift from a linear to circular economy model by providing nature-based alternatives to traditional plastics.

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Plastigaur develops flexible packaging and wrapping solutions with a focus on sustainability, including the use of post-consumer recycled material and chemically recycled material. The company produces packaging that is largely recyclable and incorporates recycled content.

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