New Materials Startups

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.

9 investors

Addionics develops porous 3D current collectors ("Smart Metals") that can be integrated into existing battery production lines to improve energy density, lifetime, charging speed, and cost. The chemistry-agnostic technology serves battery and electric vehicle manufacturers seeking lighter, cheaper, and more efficient batteries.

8 investors

Aralez Bio uses an enzyme-based (biocatalysis) platform to produce noncanonical amino acids and protected amino acid building blocks for peptide therapeutic discovery and manufacturing teams. It positions its enzymatic process as a greener alternative to traditional amino acid synthesis and manufactures at scale in Berkeley, California.

8 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.

8 investors

C16 Biosciences produces high-value lipid ingredients using fermentation of naturally occurring microorganisms for manufacturers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food products. The company's biomanufacturing platform enables sustainable production with 250x greater land efficiency than traditional ingredient sources.

8 investors

Citrine provides an AI platform for product development used across organizations, with expertise in materials discovery and advanced manufacturing optimization.

8 investors

GALY develops biocrafted alternatives to conventionally extracted materials like cocoa and cotton, positioning grown products as sustainable replacements for industries reliant on extractive supply chains.

8 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.

8 investors

Manus Bio operates a cell factory engineering platform that uses industrial biotechnology and precision fermentation to produce complex molecules such as plant-based natural products at commercial scale. Spun out of MIT, it helps companies move promising bio-based chemicals and ingredients from the lab to manufacturing scale.

8 investors

MITO Material Solutions develops patented hybrid additive technology that enhances fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics by functionalizing materials like graphene oxide and biomaterials, serving the manufacturing industry. The platform improves strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability without requiring changes to existing manufacturing processes.

8 investors

Notpla makes packaging products from seaweed and plants as an alternative to single-use plastic. The company positions its work around sustainable materials and circular-economy packaging solutions.

8 investors

NxLite develops sustainable coatings and glazing solutions for building windows and glass to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating/cooling energy loss. The company serves the building industry with products designed to enhance energy conservation and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

8 investors

Sila Nanotechnologies engineers next-generation battery materials, particularly silicon anodes, for use in electric vehicles, wearables, and other energy-intensive applications. The company develops advanced materials through its expertise in chemistry and material science, and operates manufacturing facilities to scale production globally.

8 investors

Space Forge develops in-space manufacturing capabilities, focusing on growing and processing advanced materials such as semiconductors in space and returning them to Earth. It operates satellite manufacturing cleanrooms and a materials development pilot line, serving the space and semiconductor materials industries.

8 investors

ZymoChem develops bio-based materials using proprietary Carbon Conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials with increased yields. Its biodegradable materials target industries including personal hygiene, fashion and apparel, and coatings, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based sources and microplastics.

8 investors

Develops alternative textile materials to replace polyester and reduce the fashion industry's plastic consumption and carbon emissions.

7 investors

ARRIS is an advanced manufacturing technology company that uses its Additive Molding process to align continuous fibers, electronics, and metallic components into topology-optimized composite parts. It partners with companies in consumer goods, portable electronics, industrial, and transportation to produce lighter and stronger products at scale.

7 investors

Benson Hill is a seed innovation company developing soybean varieties using plant genetics and AI-driven plant science to produce more nutritious, sustainable, and energy-dense soy solutions. It offers seed varieties, grain programs, and independent testing to the agriculture market.

7 investors

Carbon develops the DLS (Digital Light Synthesis) 3D printing process, combining printers, software, and materials to produce functional end-use parts for prototyping, low-volume production, and production at scale. Its digital manufacturing platform serves consumer, automotive, industrial, and medtech customers, including adidas, Ford, and Becton Dickinson.

7 investors

ChemPower develops an abrasive-free chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) technology and materials for advanced semiconductor chip manufacturing. Its benign chemistry aims to reduce defects, improve yield, and enable metal recovery and water recycling in fabs.

7 investors

Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company that rewrites the genetic code to give cells access to non-canonical amino acid building blocks, expanding the range of proteins that can be designed, engineered, and manufactured. Its platform aims to move novel molecules from research to industrial-scale production for applications ranging from medicines to advanced materials.

7 investors

cylib operates an end-to-end lithium-ion battery recycling process that recovers critical raw materials such as lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese using a proprietary water-based method, returning them to the battery production value chain. Based in Aachen, Germany, the company targets European battery material supply chains with a focus on reduced carbon footprint and renewable-powered production.

7 investors

Electra develops a chemistry-based iron production process powered by clean energy to produce iron at scale without environmental damage. The company serves industrial iron and steel manufacturers.

7 investors

Kebotix uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and laboratory automation to discover and develop new materials and molecules. The company serves product manufacturers and industries seeking high-performance, environmentally friendly materials.

7 investors