New Materials Startups

Natrx builds nature-based coastal resilience infrastructure through a technology platform that helps asset owners and practitioners identify, address, and monitor coastal protection challenges. Its manufactured units are used for habitat-positive, landscape-scale erosion and shoreline protection projects.

5 investors

The Fynder Group develops a biotechnology platform using extremophile fungi to produce specialty ingredients, biopharmaceutical drugs, and bio-based materials for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and textile applications. The company leverages proprietary filamentous fungal strains to engineer high-performance solutions across multiple industries.

5 investors

Nosh develops food ingredients made from fungal fermentation as a sustainable alternative to animal-derived products, aiming to deliver taste, texture, nutrition and affordability. The company targets the food industry, including the foodservice sector, with ingredient solutions intended to reduce the environmental impact of the food system.

5 investors

Novalith is an Australian company developing a lithium refining process aimed at improving the sustainability and supply chain sovereignty of lithium production for electrification. It targets markets including Australia, the US, and Europe within the clean technology and battery materials sector.

5 investors

Numat develops metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and manufactures them at industrial scale through an integrated campus with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management. The company serves industrial customers seeking advanced materials for applications requiring precision chemistry and high-volume production.

5 investors

NunaBio manufactures high-complexity DNA constructs from challenging sequences up to production-scale volumes using a modular, cell-free "DNA micro-foundry" platform. It provides software-orchestrated, distributed DNA manufacturing infrastructure for producing complex DNA without process redevelopment.

5 investors

Osium AI develops an AI-powered platform that helps industry leaders accelerate materials innovation and discovery by optimizing experimentation and managing research data. The platform serves companies in the materials science, chemicals, and related industries seeking to improve material performance and sustainability.

5 investors

OTI Lumionics develops advanced materials for electronics, focused on key enabling materials for OLED displays used in next-generation consumer electronics and automotive, including electrode materials and self-assembly patterning technology. It uses a computational Materials Discovery Platform combining quantum simulations and machine learning with in-house pilot production testing, and works with Tier 1 chemical partners for scale-up.

5 investors

Phospholutions develops phosphorus fertilizer technology, including its patented RhizoSorb additive and RhizoSorb 8-39-0 product, designed to increase phosphorus efficiency and replace dry MAP and DAP fertilizers. It serves fertilizer manufacturers, retailers, and growers in agriculture.

5 investors

Power Roll develops lightweight, flexible solar film technology that can generate electricity from surfaces such as rooftops and vehicle roofs previously unsuitable for conventional solar panels. The company operates in the renewable energy sector, aiming to expand green energy usage.

5 investors

ElectraMet builds electrochemical wastewater treatment systems for metal recovery, oxidant abatement, and acid reuse, serving industrial customers in sectors such as mining and microelectronics. The company offers feasibility testing, onsite pilots, and commercial systems that integrate with site management or SCADA systems to meet discharge compliance and sustainability goals.

5 investors

SWARM Platform is a digital compliance management software for retrofit projects in the UK, serving housing associations, contractors, and local authorities. It manages surveys, installations, quality assurance and regulatory reporting aligned with PAS 2035 and the Golden Thread building safety standard.

5 investors

Qkine manufactures and supplies high-purity growth factors and cytokines for research and therapeutic applications, serving life sciences researchers and cell therapy developers. The company combines computational and experimental capabilities to produce complex protein-based tools for structural analysis and cell culture research.

5 investors

Ravel converts textile waste into purified recycled material feedstocks through a proprietary closed-loop process that maintains fiber integrity without energy-intensive depolymerization or downcycling. The company produces textile-derived recycled PET pellets for apparel manufacturers and brands seeking circular economy solutions for blended fiber textiles.

5 investors

Rebundle sells hand-made hair bundles produced by artisans in East Africa, with pricing structured by bundle quantity and head coverage needs. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model offering free shipping on US orders over $200.

5 investors

Redefine Meat develops plant-based meat products engineered to replicate premium cuts through proprietary 3D extrusion technology. The company serves food manufacturers, restaurants, and consumers seeking meat alternatives in Europe and Israel.

5 investors

Rheom Materials engineers sustainable, plant-based leather alternatives for apparel and consumer goods. The company develops biobased materials designed to replace conventional and synthetic leather while maintaining ethical and environmental standards.

5 investors

Scimplify combines chemical R&D, software, and a network of manufacturing partners to supply specialty chemicals for customers such as agrochemical and other regulated programs. It offers a platform that coordinates molecule design, factory sourcing, production, and compliance-led logistics for manufacturers globally.

5 investors

SepPure Technologies engineers chemical-resistant hollow fiber membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN), enabling molecular-level separation of chemical mixtures with low energy use. Its membrane technology serves industrial chemical separation across sectors such as vegetable oil, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and semiconductor as an alternative to heat-driven methods like distillation.

5 investors

Sheertex manufactures luxury rip-resistant shaping tights designed for compression and support. The company produces and fulfills orders from its Montreal factory.

5 investors

Sparxell designs, engineers, and manufactures plant-based colorants using cellulose, including biomimetic pigments, biodegradable glitter, powders, pearls, foils, and specialty shapes such as sequins. Its products are aimed at high-end consumer product applications, offering an alternative to synthetic dyes, mica, and titania.

5 investors

Summit Nanotech develops an integrated Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) platform called denaLi, combining a proprietary multi-column system, its eLivate sorbent, and predictive multi-physics modeling to extract lithium from brine with low water use and high recovery. It serves mining, oil & gas, and battery industries, with testing hubs in Denver, USA and Santiago, Chile.

5 investors

Tomtex develops biodegradable, low-waste materials with a focus on regenerative and sustainable production. The homepage emphasizes zero-waste and circular material design.

5 investors

TS Conductor makes AECC (Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core), an advanced overhead transmission conductor that increases line capacity while reducing structural upgrades and capital expenditure for electric utilities. Its wire is compatible with standard ACSR/ACSS installation practices and is used for both new transmission lines and reconductoring projects.

5 investors