New Materials Startups

Everix manufactures ultra-thin optical filters made from plastic materials for compact and complex optical system designs. The filters serve applications in defense, aerospace, life sciences, and industrial imaging sectors where space constraints, lightweight design, or non-traditional geometries are critical.

6 investors

Evrnu develops technology to transform textile waste into recyclable fibers for apparel manufacturing, creating sustainable alternatives to conventional textiles without compromising quality or performance.

6 investors

ExoMatter builds a software platform for materials research and development, providing tools to help scientists discover and evaluate materials faster. Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), it serves R&D teams working on new materials.

6 investors

FabricNano develops cell-free biocatalysis technology that immobilizes engineered enzymes onto scalable, environmentally friendly support materials for use in bio-processes. It offers enzyme immobilization and interaction engineering services to help companies turn biocatalysis projects into commercially viable, scalable biocatalyst products.

6 investors

Footprint makes plant-based fiber trays as an alternative to polystyrene for supermarket products such as meat and produce, offering leak-proof, snap-proof designs with extended shelf life. The trays are aimed at retailers and food producers seeking to reduce packaging costs and emissions.

6 investors

Foreverland develops cocoa-free alternatives to chocolate and cocoa-based ingredients using climate-resilient Mediterranean raw materials, including alternative chocolate, a cocoa extender, and cocoa-free fillings. Its products are aimed at bakery, confectionery, and beverage manufacturers seeking cost stability and lower environmental impact.

6 investors

General Biological converts agricultural feedstock into high-value industrial chemicals at a bio-based manufacturing facility on the Mississippi River in Northeast Louisiana. It aims to rebuild a domestic U.S. chemical supply chain for critical industrial molecules using stranded agricultural infrastructure.

6 investors

Gigaton builds AI-powered control systems for energy-intensive industries to autonomously optimize operations and reduce costs and carbon emissions. The company targets heavy industrial sectors like cement, steel, and chemicals that account for a significant share of global emissions.

6 investors

Green Li-ion provides modular on-site hardware technology that remanufactures spent lithium-ion batteries into cathode and anode materials ready for new battery production. It serves battery waste producers, recyclers, and manufacturers, supporting a circular supply chain for battery materials.

6 investors

Infra.Market is a technology-enabled building materials platform in India offering a diversified product portfolio — including concrete, steel, tiles, paints, plywood, and bath fittings — backed by pan-India manufacturing infrastructure. It serves contractors, developers, and retailers across the real estate, construction, and infrastructure sectors through B2B and business-to-retail distribution channels.

6 investors

Inkbit operates an additive manufacturing platform built on Vision-Controlled Jetting, which combines real-time 3D machine vision with closed-loop feedback and a custom material portfolio to produce dimensionally accurate, multi-material parts. It serves engineers and product teams across industries such as aerospace, medical devices, wearables, and robotics with rapid prototyping and production-scale manufacturing services.

6 investors

Iridia develops Molecular Avatar Technology that embeds unalterable molecular identities and custom data (text, image, audio, or video) into physical products and materials such as paints, coatings, plastics, and liquids. The technology is aimed at brands seeking product authentication, traceability, and anti-counterfeiting without changing a product's appearance or function.

6 investors

Izote is a fermentation technology company developing an anaerobic process for industrial biomanufacturing. Its system offers predictable performance scaling, extended fermentation runs, and the use of low-cost bioreactors.

6 investors

Jellatech uses cellular agriculture to produce functional, native collagen without animals. The company positions its process as a more sustainable alternative for producing high-quality collagen.

6 investors

Kite Magnetics develops Aeroperm®, a nanocrystalline magnetic material that improves electric motor efficiency, targeting automotive powertrains and unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion systems. The company manufactures high-performance motor cores for original equipment manufacturers and supplies cores directly to non-automotive markets.

6 investors

Lucent Bio develops sustainable crop nutrition products, including its flagship Soileos micronutrient fertilizer made by upcycling pea, lentil, and oat hulls from food processing. The company serves farmers and food processors in the agri-food sector, with a focus on Canadian agriculture.

6 investors

Mantel Capture, Inc. appears to operate in process engineering and commissioning, with roles referencing boilers, licensing, and research; the page itself provides no explicit statement of the company's product or market.

6 investors

MatNex (Materials Nexus) is a materials design company that uses first-principles computation, machine learning, and materials engineering to design new materials to customer-defined performance and cost specifications, then owns and licenses the resulting material IP. Its first focus is rare-earth-free magnets for industrial applications such as EVs, wind turbines, and data storage, with plans to expand into fluids, semiconductors, batteries, and superconductors.

6 investors

MetOx develops high-temperature superconductor (HTS) wire technology that enables efficient power transmission with minimal resistance or loss. The company manufactures advanced wire products for clean energy infrastructure and power grid applications globally.

6 investors

microTERRA develops functional food ingredients derived from Lemna (aquatic plants) that enhance flavor intensity, block undesirable tastes, improve mouthfeel, and integrate flavors in food products for the food and beverage industry. The company offers sustainable ingredient solutions for food formulators and manufacturers.

6 investors

Nanosys develops Quantum Dot technology and materials, providing samples, R&D collaboration, and scaled production for partners building display and other advanced-material products. Founded in 2001 and acquired by SHOEI Chemical Inc. in 2023, it works with industry partners integrating Quantum Dots into consumer and niche technologies.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

6 investors

Nature Coatings makes BioBlack, a biobased pigment that serves as a nontoxic, sustainably-sourced alternative to carbon black for use in textiles, cosmetics, asphalt, and other industrial applications. The company sells to global brands and manufacturers and handles its own in-house pigment production.

6 investors

Nelumbo develops materials-science coatings that use microscopic surface structures to control how water and condensation interact with surfaces, serving industrial and consumer markets. Its products address frost reduction on refrigeration/HVAC heat exchangers and durable water-repellent textile coatings.

6 investors

NoBACZ Healthcare develops antibiotic-free, patented liquid barrier products for wound and lesion management, creating waterproof physical barriers that block microbes as an alternative to topical antimicrobials. Its biodegradable formulas target animal health applications such as protecting hooves, horn buds and udders in farm environments, with active research collaborations with universities.

6 investors