New Materials Startups

Formlabs designs and manufactures professional desktop 3D printers using stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies, along with proprietary materials and software. Its customers span industries including medical research, footwear, automotive and aerospace manufacturing, as well as entrepreneurs and small businesses.

12 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.

12 investors

Simplify manufactures fabric and soft goods using proprietary bio-based materials and additive manufacturing techniques that eliminate traditional spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing processes. The company targets the soft goods industry with sustainable material formulations.

12 investors

UbiQD develops and manufactures quantum dot materials and products for controlled-environment agriculture, clean energy, and security applications. The company's first commercial product, UbiGro, is a luminescent layer that enhances crop yields in greenhouses by optimizing light spectrum through fluorescence technology.

12 investors

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

11 investors

AON3D builds industrial 3D printers that print with advanced thermoplastics at a lower cost than prior options, and develops new materials for additive manufacturing. Its customers worldwide use the technology across applications including automotive tooling, aircraft interiors, foundry molds, prosthetics, and surgical oncology guides.

11 investors

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

11 investors

Dimension Bio is a biotechnology company developing regenerative therapeutics using its BioNidum platform, which combines materials science, 3D printing, and digital manufacturing to produce implantable and injectable biosynthetic scaffolds that promote tissue healing. Its products target clinical markets such as sports medicine, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, aesthetics, dental, and neuro/spine, as well as cell delivery applications for conditions like liver failure and Type 1 diabetes.

11 investors

Foundational Alloy develops engineering alloys through a solid-state process called MetalsFIRST, in which metal is produced without melting to create microstructures unreachable by conventional metallurgy while controlling oxygen and contaminants. It delivers alloys as finished parts, near-net-shape components, and semi-finished stock.

11 investors

Modern Meadow develops animal-free, bio-fabricated leather alternatives using synthetic biology and material science for the fashion, interiors, and automotive industries. Its flagship product, INNOVERA™, is engineered from plant-based proteins, biopolymers, and recycled materials to replicate leather performance while maintaining high renewable carbon content.

11 investors

pH7 Technologies develops a proprietary electrochemical closed-loop process for extracting critical metals and minerals — including platinum group metals, gold, copper, and tin — from primary and secondary resources with lower energy, water, and environmental impact. It serves miners, recyclers, and industrial operators supporting the transition to renewable energy and electrification.

11 investors

Space Forge develops high-quality substrates for semiconductor applications, using microgravity manufacturing in space to reduce material defects and produce higher-purity, higher-performance materials. It targets next-generation semiconductor makers with an advanced materials focus.

11 investors

Sublime Systems develops an energy-saving, carbon-reducing process for manufacturing cement from previously inaccessible minerals. The company serves the cement and construction industries seeking sustainable production methods.

11 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.

11 investors

actnano develops PFAS-free, gel-state conformal coatings (Advanced nanoGUARD) that protect printed circuit boards and electronics from water, condensation, and harsh environments. It serves automotive/ADAS, consumer electronics, medical, solar, industrial, and optical markets, and can integrate the coatings into existing manufacturing lines.

10 investors

Anthro Energy develops advanced electrolytes and high-performance battery cells to improve energy density, safety, and form factor in battery technology. The company serves the electrification market and operates a production facility in California.

10 investors

Boston Metal develops Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE), an electrified process for producing steel and other metals from a range of oxide feedstocks without direct emissions. The company targets industrial metals and critical-metals production, operating from Massachusetts with a subsidiary in Brazil.

10 investors

Cambium develops high-performance advanced materials using AI-driven molecular design and agile domestic manufacturing for extreme-condition applications across aerospace, space, industrial, and defense sectors. The company provides thermal protection systems, structural materials, and specialized protection solutions that are stronger, lighter, and more resilient than conventional alternatives.

10 investors

Endolith develops biological intelligence technology for mineral recovery, using microbiology and AI to extract critical minerals sustainably. The company serves mining operations and the clean energy supply chain.

10 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.

10 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.

10 investors

Manus Bio uses industrial biotechnology and engineered microbial cell factories to produce "BioAlternatives" — sustainable versions of molecules normally sourced from petrochemicals, agriculture, or animal husbandry — and offers a scale-up platform covering cell factory design through biomanufacturing. Its products include sweeteners and flavor/fragrance ingredients supplied to food and consumer goods companies such as Tate & Lyle and Givaudan.

10 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.

10 investors

NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) develops plant-based, plastic-free materials including a leather alternative (MIRUM), engineered textiles (CLARUS), footwear outsoles (PLIANT), and biobased foam (TUNERA) for use by fashion, footwear, and consumer brands. The company partners with brands such as BMW, Patagonia, Allbirds, and Stella McCartney to make lower-carbon, circular products.

10 investors