New Materials Startups

Distil operates a platform that helps global brands source products, providing information such as minimum order quantities, delivery timelines, regional availability, and shipping terms. It is positioned to help brands diversify production and support sustainable sourcing while protecting intellectual property.

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DMAT produces durable, self-healing concrete and mortar with reduced CO2 emissions, inspired by ancient Roman techniques, for the construction industry. Its products target large infrastructure, industrial and logistics, and residential and commercial building projects.

3 investors

DMC Biotechnologies is a U.S.-based biomanufacturer that uses precision fermentation and its Dynamic Metabolic Control platform to produce bio-based specialty chemicals and ingredients, such as L-alanine and fermented inositols. It serves specialty chemical, nutraceutical, and industrial customers seeking sustainable, cost-competitive alternatives to conventional chemical supply chains.

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Dot Ingredients develops particle surfactant technology to support climate change mitigation efforts. The company is a research-focused organization based in Auckland, New Zealand with connections to Auckland University of Technology.

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DTE develops LP-LIBS technology for real-time elemental analysis of molten metals across aluminum production, from primary smelters to end-user manufacturing. The company's cloud-based platform transforms metal composition data into actionable insights to improve safety, consistency, and production efficiency.

3 investors

Duranium develops reactor technology that modernizes carbochlorination metallurgy to produce titanium, magnesium, aluminum, zirconium, and hafnium with reduced emissions and lower costs while securing critical minerals for U.S. manufacturing independence.

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ECBF is a venture capital firm specializing in Europe's bioeconomy and circular economy, investing in companies across industries including food, agriculture, and materials that combine strong economic returns with systemic environmental impact. The firm manages €300 million and focuses on scaling pioneering founders building climate-neutral and regenerative solutions aligned with European environmental goals.

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Ecellix develops anode material for lithium-ion batteries that significantly increases capacity compared to traditional graphite, targeting battery manufacturers. The company operates in the energy storage and battery technology sector.

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Ecore transforms reclaimed rubber waste into performance products for various industries, keeping discarded rubber out of landfills through circular manufacturing processes. The company develops innovative materials and products designed to deliver performance, health, safety, and wellness benefits.

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Electroninks develops and manufactures metal complex inks for semiconductor packaging, consumer electronics, and medical device manufacturing, offering improved conductivity and sustainability compared to traditional metallized inks. The company's proprietary formulations serve customers seeking high-performance materials for miniaturized and functionally advanced electronic products.

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EMPEL develops a PFAS-free water-repellent coating technology that chemically bonds to fibers for durable, long-lasting performance. The technology is used in textile and apparel manufacturing to provide water repellency without the environmental and health concerns of traditional PFAS-based treatments.

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Enflow develops technology to produce sulfide-based solid electrolytes in fine spherical form, researching, developing, and manufacturing materials for next-generation batteries alongside domestic partner companies. The company focuses on advanced battery materials in South Korea.

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Enovix develops and manufactures silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries with an architecture designed for higher energy density and capacity while maintaining safety. Its batteries target applications including IoT, mobile and computing devices, and vehicles.

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Ephemeral develops biodegradable tattoo ink designed to fade over time, offering a non-permanent alternative to traditional tattoos without laser removal. Founded by NYU PhD researchers, the company sells its black fade-away ink through partner tattoo artists and operates a studio in Brooklyn, New York.

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EV Biotech designs and optimizes precision fermentation strains and processes for clients seeking sustainable production methods. The company reprograms microorganisms to enable industrial-scale fermentation as an alternative to resource-intensive manufacturing.

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EverDye develops biobased dyeing pigments and a low-heat, low-energy dyeing process aimed at reducing the carbon emissions, energy use, and toxic chemicals of textile dyeing. It targets fashion brands seeking more sustainable supply chains, integrating with their existing machinery and suppliers.

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Evercloak develops a manufacturing platform for ultra-thin membranes, with its first application being refrigerant-free, energy-saving humidity control for building cooling. The company targets industries such as HVAC, energy storage, electronics, and sustainable packaging with materials-based technologies aimed at reducing energy use and emissions.

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Epoch Biodesign is a synthetic biology company that engineers enzymes to break down plastic waste into virgin-grade feedstocks at low energy and ambient conditions. The company serves fashion, automotive, and industrial companies seeking to meet circularity targets through scalable plastic recycling solutions.

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Fairbrics develops circular manufacturing processes that use captured waste CO2 as a feedstock to produce textile fibers, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Founded in 2019 by scientists applying molecular chemistry, the company targets the fashion and textile industry.

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FAST Metals recovers critical minerals — iron, alumina, titania, and rare earths — from industrial waste streams such as red mud, bauxite residue, and tailings using a low-temperature hydrometallurgical process that removes iron first, deployed via mobile modular skids at refinery sites. It serves alumina refineries and other waste producers by processing their liabilities, and supplies metals buyers seeking to diversify supply chains, with a focus on domestic (U.S.) critical mineral supply.

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Fattastic Technologies, founded in 2022, develops plant-based fat ingredients for use in food and other applications. It creates alternative fat formulations from plant-based oils for the food and ingredient industry.

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FibreCoat produces bi-component multi-filament yarns that combine basalt or glass fiber cores with metallic or polymer sheaths. Its coated fibers provide properties such as thermal and electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, radiation protection, and lightweight high strength for use as reinforced composite materials.

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Fieldstone Bio builds engineered biosensors combined with hyperspectral imaging to detect and map critical minerals such as gold, copper, and arsenic in soil samples, cores, and tailings. The platform serves mining and mineral exploration teams, providing high-resolution measurement data to guide sampling, drilling, and processing decisions.

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Fluent Metal makes a metal 3D printer that uses a single-step wire-to-drop process to print metal parts directly, without post-sintering, laser, or powder. The printer runs on a standard electrical outlet, allowing it to be set up in a lab, office, or home for building standalone parts or adding features to existing components.

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