New Materials Startups

SanaHeal develops soft-material and bioadhesive technologies, such as hemostatic and tissue-regeneration solutions, for medical device applications. The company focuses on translating biomaterials research into commercial products to address challenges in human health.

4 investors

Semarion is a University of Cambridge spin-out developing the SemaCyte platform, which converts adherent cells into barcoded, ready-to-use reagents for accelerated drug discovery and cell-based research. The platform combines materials engineering and cell biology to enable researchers to multiplex cell models and increase throughput in pharmaceutical assays.

4 investors

Solid Power develops all-solid-state battery technology for automotive applications. The company licenses its sulfide-based solid electrolyte and cell designs to automotive manufacturers and battery producers.

4 investors

Sortera produces sorted aluminum scrap materials from recycling streams using artificial intelligence, offering certified aluminum fractions (cast, extrusion, and sheet products) as sustainable feedstock for metal manufacturers and die-casters.

4 investors

Spiderwort Biotechnologies is a biotechnology company developing natural, science-based solutions with potential applications across multiple industries.

4 investors

Standing Ovation produces animal-free casein, the main protein in milk, using a patented process that replicates the structure and amino acid sequence of cow, goat, or sheep casein without livestock farming. Its casein powder is sold to food-industry manufacturers to make dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream, including hybrid and fully plant-based, lactose-free versions with a reduced environmental footprint.

4 investors

Stony Creek Colors manufactures traceable, 100% plant-based indigo and non-indigo dyes as a replacement for synthetic, petrochemical-derived colorants, sold as powder, paste, or liquid to denim mills, fashion brands, and independent makers. The vertically integrated company manages the natural indigo value chain from seed to dye, working with farmers to grow indigo as a regenerative rotational crop, with US-based extraction facilities.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Strong by Form develops technology that allows timber to compete with traditional construction materials, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment. The company builds material intelligence solutions grounded in academic research and industrial expertise.

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SweGaN produces gallium nitride on silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) wafers for high-performance power electronics and semiconductor devices. The company is involved in the CLOSER project, which recovers and recycles critical semiconductor materials like gallium and silicon carbide to reduce Europe's dependence on non-European suppliers and advance circular semiconductor manufacturing.

4 investors

Sylvatex develops battery materials manufacturing technology (SVX) aimed at making lithium-ion battery production more efficient and lower-cost for western supply chains. Its process targets applications including energy storage, defense systems, and electric vehicles.

4 investors

TaiSan develops sodium batteries and works with operators, OEMs and research institutions to deploy them into vehicle fleets. The company is focused on energy storage and clean mobility technologies in the deep-tech and climate sector.

4 investors

Tan90 develops phase change material (PCM) solutions and cold chain logistics systems to reduce carbon footprints in temperature-controlled supply chains. The company serves quick commerce and logistics operators with cooling-as-a-service models and energy-efficient storage systems.

4 investors

TasmanIon develops rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries positioned as a safer and lower-cost alternative for energy storage. The company operates in the battery technology and energy storage sector.

4 investors

Tectonus designs and manufactures seismic resilience devices and structural systems that protect buildings from earthquake damage, working directly with structural engineers on projects across education, healthcare, commercial, and transport buildings. Spun out of the University of Auckland in 2016, it supplies engineer-tested seismic technology, including HCAI-approved products for California healthcare projects.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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The Bland Company develops functional proteins—soluble, foaming, gelling, and emulsifying—made from upcycled agricultural byproducts as alternatives to egg-based ingredients for food manufacturers. Its flavor-neutral proteins target texture applications in bakery, sauces, beverages, and snacks.

4 investors

The Supplant Company makes a blend of sugars derived from plant fiber, created by upcycling agricultural side-streams such as corn cobs and wheat or rice straw. The ingredient is positioned for food applications and is lower in calories, has a lower glycemic response than glucose, and is prebiotic.

4 investors

Thermulon develops and scales the production of high-performance, fire-safe aerogel insulation materials aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. The company operates from a laboratory in West London and serves the construction sector with its novel aerogel process.

4 investors

TISSIUM develops biomorphic polymer technology, including proprietary polymers, activation technologies, and delivery devices, to reconstruct damaged tissue and restore its function across multiple therapeutic areas. The company operates an integrated innovation, design, manufacturing, and commercialization platform serving its own programs and co-development partnerships in the medtech industry.

4 investors

Verde Technologies develops ultra-thin, flexible perovskite solar cells using roll-to-roll manufacturing, offering high power-to-mass and radiation tolerance for space and defense power applications, with future terrestrial uses. The company is a U.S.-based manufacturer targeting lightweight solar power markets.

4 investors

Vertoro is a bio-based chemicals company that converts woody and agricultural residues into green alternatives to fossil crude oil for use as platform products in materials, chemicals, and fuels. The company operates a scalable production platform validated at Technology Readiness Level 6 and serves industrial customers across oil, shipping, and chemical sectors seeking sustainable substitutes.

4 investors

Vive Crop Protection develops fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides—branded as Precision Chemistry™ solutions—designed for crop protection and disease management in field agriculture. The company serves growers of major commodity and specialty crops including corn, soybeans, potatoes, cotton, and sugarbeets.

4 investors

VulcanForms provides advanced additive manufacturing services, working with customers to select materials from a portfolio of options based on product performance requirements such as strength, durability, and thermal resistance.

4 investors

Waypoint operates a digital platform for purchasing, selling, and financing physical commodities including fertilisers and chemicals internationally. The platform connects buyers and suppliers, providing quoting, logistics, trade financing, and transaction management services for global commodity procurement.

4 investors

Woolchemy develops natural wool-based materials for hygiene products like diapers, positioning an alternative to petroleum-based absorbent materials. The company targets personal care product manufacturers seeking sustainable, high-performance materials for consumer markets.

4 investors