New Materials Startups
2,476 companies tagged New Materials, with their investors and founders.
Polymateria develops a proprietary "biotransformation" technology that makes conventional plastic packaging biodegradable, breaking it down into an earth-friendly wax if it escapes into the environment and is not recycled first. Its product Lyfecycle is a time-controlled self-destructing plastic aimed at reducing plastic pollution.
4 investors
Poseidona develops sustainable protein ingredients derived from recovered seaweeds, including agar-industry sidestreams and invasive algae, using a proprietary processing technology it is patenting. The ingredients are aimed at food product manufacturers seeking lower-environmental-impact alternatives to land-grown protein sources.
4 investors
Power Roll develops lightweight, flexible solar film technology that can generate electricity from surfaces such as rooftops and vehicle roofs previously unsuitable for conventional solar panels. The company operates in the renewable energy sector, aiming to expand green energy usage.
4 investors
ElectraMet builds electrochemical wastewater treatment systems for metal recovery, oxidant abatement, and acid reuse, serving industrial customers in sectors such as mining and microelectronics. The company offers feasibility testing, onsite pilots, and commercial systems that integrate with site management or SCADA systems to meet discharge compliance and sustainability goals.
4 investors
Rebundle makes plant-based braiding hair using patented technology that repurposes discarded banana stems into non-toxic, itch-free synthetic hair. The product is marketed to consumers as a scalp-safe and more sustainable alternative for protective styles like braids.
4 investors
Rheom Materials develops biobased materials using biopolymers derived from plant-based matter, applying melt extrusion techniques to create sustainable alternatives to plastics. Its materials target the fashion, home goods, electronics, and automotive sectors.
4 investors
Solcoa produces rare earth metals using proprietary chemistry for use in electric motors, generators, and speakers. The company operates production facilities scaling from 10 tonnes to hundreds of tonnes annually.
4 investors
Standard Nuclear manufactures TRISO nuclear fuel for advanced reactors, establishing a domestic fuel supply chain for the nuclear energy sector in the United States. The company focuses on scaling advanced fuel production to support the deployment of next-generation nuclear power plants.
4 investors
Still Bright develops hydrometallurgical copper extraction technology that replaces traditional smelting, aiming to recover copper and other critical metals more efficiently and with less pollution. It targets the mining industry and U.S. domestic copper production, addressing projected copper shortages.
4 investors
SunRay Scientific develops anisotropic conductive adhesives (ZTACH ACE), conductive inks, epoxies, and related materials for printed and flexible electronics, integrable with existing pick-and-place manufacturing equipment. It serves OEMs and technology companies across industries such as automotive, healthcare, smart labels, sensors, and IoT devices.
4 investors
SweGaN produces QuanFINE gallium nitride (GaN) epitaxial wafer materials for device foundries, fabless firms, and system manufacturers. Its materials target RF applications such as 5G telecom, defense radar, satellite communication, and aerospace, as well as high-voltage power electronics for EVs and data centers.
4 investors
Thermulon develops and scales the production of high-performance, fire-safe aerogel insulation materials aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. The company operates from a laboratory in West London and serves the construction sector with its novel aerogel process.
4 investors
Tidal Vision produces chitosan-based solutions for applications including water treatment, agriculture, and material science.
4 investors
Uluu develops plastic alternatives made from sustainable materials as a replacement for fossil fuel-based plastics, addressing plastic pollution at its source.
4 investors
Waypoint is a commodity trading and data platform for procuring fertilisers and commodity chemicals in international markets, offering integrated multimodal freight, operations, documentation, and financing. It serves end users, importers, distributors, and traders on the buy side and suppliers looking to reach new markets.
4 investors
Woodoo develops enhanced wood-based materials that serve as alternatives to steel, aluminum, and concrete for cladding and structural applications in construction. Its flagship product, STACK, transforms low-grade and climate-impacted wood into a high-performance biobased material with substantially lower carbon emissions than conventional building materials.
4 investors
X-Therma develops a proprietary peptoid-based technology that inhibits ice crystal formation to enable long-term sub-zero preservation and transport of cells, tissues, organs, and other biologics. Its products, including the XT-ViVo preservation solution and TimeSeal organ transport device, target organ and biologic preservation for transplantation.
4 investors
Xefco develops sustainable textile production technologies designed to reduce water, energy, and chemical consumption in manufacturing while maintaining fabric quality. The company serves textile mills and brands seeking lower-impact production methods.
4 investors
Sungrim Advanced Industry (성림첨단산업) manufactures rare-earth permanent magnets, focusing on precision production for industrial applications. The company aims to be a global leader in the rare-earth permanent magnet field.
4 investors
AmicaTerra manufactures bioplastic products from edible and non-edible plant materials, achieving cost-competitive performance through processing at Taiwan facilities. The company aims to supply these sustainable biomass-based materials globally, with plans to establish production in Japan using agricultural waste and bamboo resources.
4 investors
eSep Inc. develops and provides nanoceramics membrane separation technology and related equipment and systems for chemical processes and energy applications. The company serves industrial clients in Japan seeking to improve efficiency and sustainability.
4 investors
Pixie Dust Technologies develops hardware products and services based on ultrasonic and sound research, including a hair care device using non-contact vibration pressure stimulation, open-ear earphones and TV speakers using gamma-wave sound, sound-absorbing materials, and indoor positioning and spatial DX platforms. Its offerings span consumer wellness devices, accessibility services for hearing and translation, and acoustic materials.
4 investors
Gaianixx develops, manufactures, and sells crystalline thin-film technology, including its "multifunctional intermediate film" and epitaxial materials based on a "dynamic lattice matching" mechanism researched at the University of Tokyo. The company aims to apply this materials technology to the semiconductor industry.
4 investors
SHIN-MIRAI INC. (株式会社森未来) is a Japanese company focused on wood/timber procurement and coordination, holding FSC and SGEC chain-of-custody certifications. It employs wood coordinators, procurement staff, and designers to source and supply timber materials.
4 investors