New Materials Startups

INTALUS uses a patented ceramic infusion process to integrate ceramics into metal, creating engineered material architectures that resist wear without a surface boundary layer or delamination. The company serves OEMs and manufacturers needing durable materials for demanding environments across industries, from undersea to space.

4 investors

IonKraft, a spin-off from the Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University, develops a barrier coating technology for mono-material plastic containers that provides the barrier and chemical resistance of multi-layer packaging while remaining fully recyclable. Its coating targets makers of chemical-product packaging seeking recyclable, lower-cost containers.

4 investors

Jetti Resources is a technology company that enables increased copper production from existing mines by extracting copper from low-grade ores previously considered uneconomical to process. The company provides a low-risk solution for mining operators seeking to unlock additional copper supply for the energy transition without requiring new permits, process changes, or major capital investment.

4 investors

Keel Labs develops seaweed-derived biopolymer fibers for the textile and fashion industries, aiming to reduce reliance on arable land and harmful agricultural inputs. The company creates climate-forward material solutions using ocean-based resources.

4 investors

Krosslinker develops aerogel-based materials for thermal insulation, including cooling paints, composite boards, and silica aerogel powders. Its products target industrial and building applications requiring lightweight, high-performance insulation.

4 investors

Lakril develops catalytic technologies to convert biomass into renewable chemicals for use as alternatives to petroleum-derived building blocks. The company applies expertise in catalysis and chemical engineering to advance the circular economy and energy transition.

4 investors

LI-IND develops patent-protected, closed-loop production technology for making low-cost, high-performance battery materials. The company automates traditionally manual processes to reduce economic and environmental costs and secure the supply of critical battery materials.

4 investors

Magnotherm develops magnetocaloric cooling systems that use magnetic materials instead of conventional refrigerants, offering more energy-efficient commercial refrigeration for supermarkets and applications in hydrogen liquefaction. The German deep-tech company builds cooling and temperature-control technology derived from materials research.

4 investors

Material develops HYBRID3D, a proprietary manufacturing platform that produces full-stack batteries in-situ—including anode, cathode, separator, and casing—without molds, enabling batteries to be shaped to fit curves, edges, and voids. The company designs in-house nanomaterial chemistries and current collector-free battery architectures that scale from prototype to production without retooling.

4 investors

Material makes kitchenware and kitchen tools designed for everyday cooking and food preparation. The company serves home cooks seeking quality, innovative kitchen products.

4 investors

Matta is a digital platform that connects chemical buyers with suppliers, enabling same-day quote requests and price comparisons across a marketplace of over 1,000 chemicals from global sources.

4 investors

Matter. is a venture-backed cleantech company that designs and builds microplastic and micropollutant capture and filtration technology, including products for the laundry sector and industrial-scale water filtration systems for textile manufacturing. It serves industrial and consumer markets, with a focus on protecting waterways from microfibre pollution and expansion into South Asian textile hubs.

4 investors

Maverickx develops precision chemical solutions for resource extraction and processing across oil & gas, metals, water, and chemical industries. The company creates non-hazardous, biodegradable chemistries derived from organic feedstocks designed to improve extraction efficiency and environmental safety.

4 investors

Maxterial develops advanced chemicals and coatings, including a coating platform designed to protect surfaces against wear, heat, and corrosion.

4 investors

Melagen Labs develops MLC1, a proprietary hydrogen-based biomaterial polymer composite designed to shield space assets from cosmic and solar radiation for deep space exploration missions. The company offers radiation shielding materials and operates a radiation testing facility for the aerospace industry.

4 investors

Mothership Materials converts industrial agricultural and food waste into non-food-competitive feedstocks for biomanufacturing, using patented modular technology deployed at waste sources to recover molecules such as sugar for precision fermentation and cellulose for fibers. It targets biomanufacturing companies seeking lower-cost inputs than conventional food supply chains.

4 investors

Naco Technologies develops nano coatings using high-speed ion-plasma magnetron sputtering technology, initially for automotive parts and now focused entirely on the hydrogen industry. Founded by material scientists in Latvia, the company applies its coating R&D toward hydrogen energy goals.

4 investors

NanoHalen develops rapid, low-impact testing methods for analyzing the quality of drinking and domestic water. The company positions its measurement products as simpler and more environmentally friendly alternatives to existing water analysis methods.

4 investors

Nanomik develops microencapsulation ("Microsome") technology and biological active substances of botanical and microbial origin for fungicidal and insecticidal agricultural products used in crop protection and plant nutrition. The company serves the food and agriculture sector, handling R&D, field trials, formulation, production, and regulatory registration of its products.

4 investors

Naturbeads develops biodegradable cellulose microspheres to replace microplastics in consumer products such as cosmetics and paints. The company serves manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial coatings sectors, operating in the sustainable materials and circular economy space.

4 investors

New Motion Labs is a mechanical engineering IP licensing company that develops and licenses its Enduo sprocket tooth profile to sprocket manufacturers, using dual-point tooth engagement to extend chain drive life and reduce energy losses. The technology is retrofittable to existing chain drive applications.

4 investors

Niron Magnetics is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company producing rare-earth-free permanent magnets made from Iron Nitride, operating the full production chain from feedstock to finished magnets. Its magnets target industrial applications such as electric motors and electrified systems.

4 investors

Nova Carbon develops sustainable carbon fiber materials and intermediate composite formats (tapes, mats, preforms) designed for industrial manufacturing processes including infusion, prepreg, and thermoforming. The company serves marine, boating, and industrial sectors seeking lightweight, recyclable composite parts with consistent mechanical performance.

4 investors

NovoLINC develops nanocomposite thermal interface materials designed to lower thermal resistance and improve heat dissipation in electronic chipsets. Its technology targets high-performance, high-power computing systems where cooling is a bottleneck.

4 investors