New Materials Startups
2,486 companies tagged New Materials, with their investors and founders.
Melt&Marble uses precision fermentation, microbial metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology to produce fats and ingredients aimed at creating more sustainable food products. The company develops and scales bioprocesses to translate its scientific work into large-scale, cost-effective manufacturing for the food and agri-food industry.
6 investors
Membrion develops Electro-Ceramic Desalination (ECD) technology that treats complex industrial wastewater by continuously separating dissolved salts and metals, enabling water recovery and reuse without replacing existing infrastructure. It serves industrial operators facing difficult wastewater conditions and regulatory pressure across various industries.
6 investors
Miresso develops beryllium materials and supply chain solutions for fusion energy applications. The company aims to enable stable beryllium supply for commercial fusion reactor deployment.
6 investors
MycoTech develops food ingredients derived from fungi using mushroom mycelial fermentation, including flavor modulation tools (ClearIQ) and a sweet protein from honey truffles for sugar reduction. It serves food and beverage companies looking to improve taste, functionality, and create clean-label products.
6 investors
Novoloop uses chemical recycling technology (its Lifecycled and Recycled+ platforms) to convert post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste, such as polyethylene bags and packaging, into performance materials like polyols and TPU. It targets manufacturers seeking lower-carbon, circular alternatives to virgin fossil-derived polymers in the chemicals and plastics industry.
6 investors
Osmoses develops a membrane technology for purifying and separating gas molecules, aimed at making industrial gas separation processes more energy-efficient. It targets industrial separation applications tied to the energy transition and decarbonization.
6 investors
Paragon Pure develops plant-based food ingredients, including wholegrain rice flour products used as replacements for maltodextrin, corn syrup, and other binders in retail food products. Its ingredients target manufacturers making healthier functional foods such as granola binders and sugar-replacement bulking agents.
6 investors
Puraffinity develops adsorbent media engineered for the removal of PFAS from water, offered as bulk media, pre-filled vessels, or full treatment services. It serves municipalities, industrial clients, environmental service providers, and remediation sites, targeting applications including drinking water, wastewater, landfill leachate, and contaminated groundwater.
6 investors
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries with ceramic electrolyte separators for electric vehicles, enabling faster charging, longer range, and improved safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. The company aims to accelerate the electrification of transportation and decarbonization through next-generation battery technology.
6 investors
Rubi develops biotechnology solutions for sustainable manufacturing in the fashion and textiles industry. The company uses scientific innovation to reduce environmental impact from industrial manufacturing processes.
6 investors
Sepion develops advanced polymer separator technology for batteries and other applications including water separation and materials recovery. The company commercializes research from Berkeley Lab with manufacturing and production capabilities in Silicon Valley.
6 investors
TemperPack designs and manufactures sustainable thermal and protective packaging that replaces single-use plastics like Styrofoam with compostable and recyclable alternatives for cold chain and e-commerce shipments. It serves companies in life sciences, pharma, food and beverage, pet and veterinary, electronics, cosmetics, and home goods industries.
6 investors
EneCoat Technologies develops and manufactures perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and related materials. The company specializes in advanced solar cell technology and materials for the renewable energy sector.
6 investors
Actnano develops nanoGUARD (ANG), a fluorine-free, PFAS-free conformal coating technology that provides 3D protection for printed circuit board assemblies and electronics against moisture, condensation, and harsh electrical and environmental conditions. Its coatings serve applications across automotive/ADAS, consumer electronics, data center servers, solar/energy systems, and telecom hardware.
5 investors
AICrete develops AI-based software, including AICreteOS, for concrete mix design and production, helping ready-mix and precast concrete producers optimize mixes and reduce CO2 emissions. It serves the concrete manufacturing and construction materials industry.
5 investors
Allium manufactures stainless-clad rebar that meets the AASHTO M 329M standard, offered in a full size range (#3β#18) and ASTM A615 and A706 specifications. It supplies fabricated and delivered material to the construction and infrastructure market across North America.
5 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.
5 investors
Aqua Membranes makes precision-printed elements for industrial reverse osmosis (RO) systems, designed to increase production, lower energy costs, reduce cleaning cycles, and improve recovery without retrofits. Its patented technology targets industrial water treatment and filtration applications.
5 investors
Arda engineers plastic-free materials from spent grain sourced from brewers and distillers, using protein hierarchies and nontoxic chemistry. The company produces performance materials for fashion, beauty, automotive, and other industries while enabling circular supply chains.
5 investors
Aspiring Materials develops sustainable materials technology with environmental impact focus. The company brings together an international team committed to positive environmental change.
5 investors
AssetCool builds robotic systems, including its Capacity-1 line robots, that apply capacity-enhancing coatings to existing overhead power lines to increase grid capacity without lengthy outages or reconductoring. It serves grid operators and power utilities working on energy transition and grid upgrades.
5 investors
Axine develops wastewater treatment systems focused on destroying PFAS and other contaminants for industrial customers. The company handles technology development, engineering, and manufacturing of these treatment solutions.
5 investors
Azumo develops a low-power display technology called LCD 2.0 that maintains consistent contrast in both indoor and outdoor lighting. The displays are energy efficient to extend battery life and ultra-thin at 50Β΅m, positioned as a component for device makers.
5 investors
BioAesthetics develops NACgraft, a cell-free, collagen-rich nipple-areolar complex graft that a surgeon applies so the patient's own cells integrate it into living nipple and areola tissue. It targets breast cancer survivors who have undergone mastectomies and lost their nipples, operating in the biomaterials and medical device field.
5 investors