New Materials Startups

IGS provides engineered surface protection solutions including thermal spray cladding, ceramic coatings, and welding services for energy, power, and industrial operators to combat corrosion and erosion and extend equipment life. Operating globally with over 50 years of experience, the company serves mission-critical assets in oil & gas, power generation, renewables, and chemical processing industries.

3 investors

Inuru develops reusable packaging containers with dynamic electronic displays that show different brand information without requiring a return to the original manufacturer, enabling circular use across multiple supply chains in consumer goods.

3 investors

IONISOS provides sterilization and decontamination services using ionizing radiation (gamma, e-beam, X-ray) and ethylene oxide gas, as well as plastic material enhancement via cross-linking. It serves professionals in the medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary, cosmetics, and food packaging industries.

3 investors

Iris Light develops photonic inks based on nanomaterials that enable integration of light-emitting and light-detecting components directly onto silicon wafers, addressing manufacturing bottlenecks in silicon photonics and infrared imaging. The company targets applications including optical communications, medical devices, autonomous vehicle LiDAR, and chemical/biological sensors.

3 investors

Kaffe Bueno upcycles coffee by-products into functional ingredients for consumer and industrial applications, operating as a sustainable biotech company focused on circular economy principles.

3 investors

KBCols Sciences uses biotechnology to develop sustainable pigments and bioactive compounds for industrial applications across fashion, beauty, personal care, and food sectors by screening India's biodiversity.

3 investors

Khemia Metals develops earth-abundant alloys intended to replace critical metals in battery production, aiming to make batteries lighter, cheaper, and more sustainable. The company operates in the battery materials and cleantech space.

3 investors

KluraLabs develops antimicrobial packaging materials for food that extend shelf life and reduce preservative use, serving retailers, distributors, and manufacturers in the food supply chain.

3 investors

Kultevat develops biomanufacturing using its Kultevar dandelion (TKS) to produce Kultra natural rubber and other biomaterials as regenerative, plant-based alternatives to petrochemical polymers like synthetic rubber. It partners with brands and manufacturers seeking to replace extractive rubber sourcing in their supply chains with materials made through regenerative agriculture.

3 investors

Level Nine develops nanozyme technology that combines enzymes with nanotechnology to create catalysts for green chemistry and the green chemicals industry.

3 investors

Liquium develops a new catalyst technology for producing clean (zero-carbon) ammonia under milder operating conditions than the traditional Haber-Bosch process, aiming to lower production and operating costs. The company targets heavy industry, including the maritime sector, positioning clean ammonia as an energy carrier for decarbonisation, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

3 investors

Lithios develops brine-agnostic electrochemical lithium extraction systems (Advanced Lithium Extraction) that use lithium-selective battery electrodes to recover lithium directly from brine at lower cost and with reduced water, chemical, and waste inputs. It serves lithium producers, resource owners, and project developers working with oilfield, geothermal, continental salar brines, and oil and gas produced water in the US and allied nations.

3 investors

Litus develops advanced chemistry and nanotechnology solutions to address energy challenges. The company serves the energy and climate sectors with breakthrough technologies originating from university research.

3 investors

Lykos Industries develops ultra-high-performance materials and manufacturing infrastructure for next-generation defense, aerospace, and advanced computing systems.

3 investors

MAKO develops Flightfilm, a biomimetic coating inspired by shark skin that reduces aerodynamic drag on aircraft to improve fuel efficiency and support Net Zero carbon goals in aviation.

3 investors

Mana develops proprietary sodium-ion battery cell designs and electrolytes for applications including defense, aerospace, industrial power backup, datacenters, and electric vehicles. The company partners with established manufacturers to scale production of its anode-free sodium-ion battery technology.

3 investors

Marinatex creates plastic-free coatings and films derived from seafood processing byproducts that are designed to biodegrade safely. The company's materials serve packaging and agriculture businesses seeking alternatives to conventional plastics without requiring manufacturing process changes.

3 investors

Matriq AG develops DynamicMold, a patented polymer marking technology for industrial applications. The company was spun out from Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences and focuses on industrializing this innovative marking solution.

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MechanoCross is a Hokkaido University spin-out that develops and provides mechanochemical organic synthesis technology, including solvent-free "mechano" reaction methods and insoluble high-performance materials. It aims to enable chemical manufacturing that reduces reliance on petroleum resources and carbon emissions for industrial and pharmaceutical producers.

3 investors

Miterro produces bio-based, water-degradable alternatives to polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for use in consumer and industrial products, replacing microplastics and conventional plastics. The company engineers plant waste from food production and paper-making into sustainable materials for detergent pods, food packaging, textile, and paper coatings.

3 investors

M Mines recovers battery-grade materials — including lithium, cobalt, manganese, and nickel — from used lithium-ion batteries and electronic waste for reuse in li-ion cell manufacturing. It also helps industries meet battery Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and BWMR compliance requirements.

3 investors

Modumetal develops nanolaminated metal alloys designed to outperform conventional metals on performance, durability, and sustainability. Its application-specific alloys target industrial above-surface and below-surface uses at scale.

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Modvion builds wind turbine towers from laminated wood as an alternative to conventional materials, aiming to lower carbon emissions and costs in wind power. The company operates in the renewable energy and materials sector, targeting the wind power industry.

3 investors

Molten Salt Solutions develops advanced materials for next-generation nuclear power, including lithium isotope enrichment enabled by proprietary chromatography separation and mass spectrometry technologies. It also produces metal salt syntheses that it presents as offering safety and cost advantages, with separation methods forming its core intellectual property.

3 investors