New Materials Startups

Novaphos develops phosphate processing technology that reuses waste materials from existing processes to produce high-value phosphoric acid with a lower environmental footprint. Its phosphates serve agriculture through fertilizers and support clean energy applications.

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Noveon manufactures rare earth magnets in the United States using domestic materials, serving the electric motor and renewable energy sectors. The company aims to create a sustainable supply chain and reduce environmental impact in magnet production.

2 investors

Novolex manufactures high-performance packaging for food, beverage, industrial, and specialty markets. The company operates with a focus on sustainability and innovation across its portfolio.

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NP Photonics designs and manufactures fiber-based photonics products, including narrow-linewidth single-frequency fiber lasers, high-power fiber lasers, multi-channel laser systems, fiber amplifiers, injection seeders, mid-infrared fiber sources, and ASE sources. Its offerings target photonics and optical systems applications.

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Nurami Medical develops surgical sealants and grafts using electrospun nanofiber scaffolds made from resorbable polymers to support tissue engineering and regeneration. The company creates customized biomimetic scaffolds that mimic natural tissue structure for surgical and wound healing applications.

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LUX BIO develops bioluminescent alternatives to replace chemiluminescent products, targeting the elimination of single-use plastic glow sticks and toxic chemicals from consumer and industrial applications. The company applies biotech solutions to address environmental sustainability challenges.

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Ocean Rainforest cultivates and processes seaweed for agricultural biostimulants and derivatives, serving farmers and agricultural markets across Europe, the US, and Mexico. The company operates in exposed marine environments and works with farmers globally.

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OCOchem develops an electrochemical process that converts CO2 into formic acid (hydrogen formate) using only electricity and water, aiming to undercut the cost of the fossil-fuel-based version. The company targets the renewable chemicals and industrial decarbonization market.

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Octet provides electrolyte development and manufacturing services to battery innovators working with alternative chemistries. The company operates as an R&D partner and manufacturer, helping companies transition from lab-stage battery technologies to commercially viable products at scale.

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OECHSLER AG is a manufacturing company based in Europe that works with material suppliers to reduce product carbon footprints by sourcing more environmentally friendly materials, as the company reports that over 85% of its emissions stem from material sourcing.

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Ohmium develops integrated outdoor green hydrogen electrolysis systems designed for rapid deployment across diverse climates and industrial applications. The company provides modular PEM electrolyzer units, engineering services, and remote monitoring for decarbonization projects globally.

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Ohr develops a chemical production method it calls "Creationary Chemistry," building critical strategic chemicals — such as energetics, propellants, binders, and advanced materials — from simple, abundant feedstocks rather than refining crude oil. It targets defense and industrial applications requiring high-purity, selectively synthesized molecules for national resilience.

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Ora develops loudspeaker membranes made from graphene (GrapheneQ) that reduce harmonic distortion, lower power consumption, and increase sound pressure levels. Its acoustic material targets audio hardware makers across applications including gaming headsets, smartphones, laptops, home audio, automotive, and hearing aids.

2 investors

Orbital Industries is an "AI Industrial" company that develops physical AI models—including AI-accelerated simulators and autoresearch agents for advanced materials—to speed up the design and manufacture of hardware products. Its first commercial products are new molecular classes for high-density GPU cooling in AI data centers, with plans to expand into energy, semiconductors, and other materials and machines.

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Outlander Materials develops microbial nanocellulose through controlled fermentation, engineered for industrial-scale production and cost-efficient sustainable material applications. The company serves industries seeking high-performance bio-based alternatives to synthetic materials without compromising on performance or cost.

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Pavement Preservation Group manufactures high-performance asphalt products and specialty materials for pavement maintenance, preservation, and construction applications. The company offers emulsions, rejuvenators, hot and cold mixes, and specialty systems through its operating company, Vance Brothers.

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PeelPioneers collects citrus peels left over from juicing in supermarkets and hospitality and processes them into natural ingredients such as fibers and essential oils used in food, cosmetics, and cleaning products. Based in the Netherlands, it sells these upcycled ingredients to producers to reuse 100% of the peel.

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Pembroke Olive Downs operates a metallurgical coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing high-quality coking coal and PCI products for steelmakers globally. The operation is backed by Denham Capital and licensed to produce up to 20 million tonnes per annum.

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Perfat is a Finnish lipid technology company that develops plant-based fats using oleogel technology to replace highly saturated fats like palm oil and dairy butter. Its products aim to be lower in saturated fat and calories and higher in fiber for food and nutraceutical producers across applications such as bakery, confectionery, dairy, plant-based foods, snacks, and supplements.

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Perfectly Dosed supplies nanoemulsion cannabinoid ingredients that allow manufacturers to infuse consistent, precise doses into their products. It provides full-service support and scalable pricing for product makers of varying sizes.

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PerioTrap develops a microbiome-friendly toothpaste that selectively targets harmful oral bacteria while preserving beneficial bacteria, using patented PerioTrap® technology designed to reduce gum inflammation risk. The company manufactures products in Germany for consumers seeking targeted gum health support.

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Perovskia develops and manufactures high-efficiency perovskite solar cells under the "Swiss Made" label, leveraging research partnerships and advanced material science. The company serves the renewable energy sector with eco-friendly solar solutions designed to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainability.

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Perseus Materials manufactures large-scale composite parts without molds or tooling using fast-curing resins and continuous fibers. The company serves industrial and construction customers needing structural materials that are faster to produce and assemble than conventional alternatives.

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PhaseTree provides a materials design platform that combines physics-based simulation with AI modeling to help users discover and optimize materials without coding. The platform serves researchers and engineers working on material science challenges.

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