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Chemicals and materials startups worldwide
649 chemicals and materials startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $18B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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USA Rare EarthUSA Rare Earth is a mining and advanced materials company that produces critical minerals and permanent magnets.USA Rare Earth is a mining and advanced materials company that produces critical minerals and permanent magnets.
Founded 2019Stillwater, United States$2.7Blast round Sept 2026 - 2
MirendilMirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Nov 2026 - 3
Redwood MaterialsRedwood Materials is an American company based in Carson City, Nevada, focused on creating a sustainable supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.Redwood Materials is an American company based in Carson City, Nevada, focused on creating a sustainable supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.
Founded 2017Carson City, United States$1.2Blast round Jan 2026 - 4
CuspAICuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$950Mlast round Jul 2026 - 5
Delta HydrocarbonsDelta invests in field development and production enhancement of oil and gas assets.Delta invests in field development and production enhancement of oil and gas assets.
Founded 2004Netherlands$750Mlast round Mar 2007 - 6
CSW IndustrialsCSW Industrials is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms and domain expertise.CSW Industrials is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms and domain expertise.
Founded 2015Dallas, United States$700Mlast round May 2025 - 7
ChemoursThe Chemours Company, commonly referred to as Chemours, is an American chemical companyThe Chemours Company, commonly referred to as Chemours, is an American chemical company
Founded -Wilmington, United States$700Mlast round Feb 2026 - 8
Group14 TechnologiesGroup14 Technologies is a leading manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, based in Woodinville, Washington.Group14 Technologies is a leading manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, based in Woodinville, Washington.
Founded 2015Woodinville, United States$632Mlast round Oct 2026 - 9
Vital Thin Film MaterialsVital Thin Film Materials Co., Ltd.Vital Thin Film Materials Co., Ltd.
Founded 2014Shenzhen, China$625Mlast round Sept 2022 - 10
Phoenix TailingsFounded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals.Founded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals.
Founded 2019Woburn, United States$530Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
OR RoyaltiesOR Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company that produces all types of precious metals.OR Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company that produces all types of precious metals.
Founded -Montreal, Canada$474Mlast round Jun 2025 - 12
EcoCeresEcoCeres is a global leader in renewable fuels and green molecules, focusing on converting 100% waste-based feedstocks into sustainable energy.EcoCeres is a global leader in renewable fuels and green molecules, focusing on converting 100% waste-based feedstocks into sustainable energy.
Founded 2008Hong Kong SAR China$400Mlast round Jan 2023 - 13Shanghai Putailai New Energy TechnologyPutailai New Energy Technology manufactures lithium battery anode material.
Putailai New Energy Technology manufactures lithium battery anode material.
Founded 2012Shanghai$386Mlast round Nov 2023 - 14
MetalchemyMetalchemy is a UK-based nanotechnology startup and chemical manufacturer focused on producing sustainable colloidal metals, including colloidal silver and colloidal gold.Metalchemy is a UK-based nanotechnology startup and chemical manufacturer focused on producing sustainable colloidal metals, including colloidal silver and colloidal gold.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$331Mlast round Jan 2026 - 15OuyeelOuyeel is an online steel transaction platform established by Shanghai-based state-owned China Baowu Steel Group Corp.
Ouyeel is an online steel transaction platform established by Shanghai-based state-owned China Baowu Steel Group Corp.
Founded -China$327Mlast round Jul 2022 - 16Yunnan National Titanium MetalYunnan National Titanium Metal is a manufacturer of titanium sponges used in the refinement of titanium metal.
Yunnan National Titanium Metal is a manufacturer of titanium sponges used in the refinement of titanium metal.
Founded -Chuxiong$321Mlast round May 2023 - 17
CirculusCirculus, based in Plano, Texas, specializes in accounts payable (AP) automation and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions.Circulus, based in Plano, Texas, specializes in accounts payable (AP) automation and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions.
Founded 1998Plano, United States$300Mlast round Oct 2022 - 18
Triple Flag Precious MetalsTriple Flag operates as a streaming and royalty company that provides financing solutions to the mining industry.Triple Flag operates as a streaming and royalty company that provides financing solutions to the mining industry.
Founded 2016Toronto, Canada$300Mlast round May 2026 - 19
TRIUMFCanada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.
Founded 1970Vancouver, Canada$290Mlast round Apr 2024 - 20
ASK ChemicalsASK Chemicals is a suppliers of complete solutions and tailor-made consultation services.ASK Chemicals is a suppliers of complete solutions and tailor-made consultation services.
Founded 2010Hilden, Germany$281Mlast round Dec 2022 - 21
Principal MineralPrincipal Mineral is a Dallas-based company focused on developing and scaling domestic production of strategic metals, high-performance alloys, and advanced materials.Principal Mineral is a Dallas-based company focused on developing and scaling domestic production of strategic metals, high-performance alloys, and advanced materials.
Founded 2024Dallas, United States$280Mlast round Jun 2026 - 22
Monolith AIMonolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development.Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$265Mlast round Jul 2025 - 23
Tungsten WestTungsten West is a mining development company.Tungsten West is a mining development company.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$261Mlast round Aug 2026 - 24
Infra.MarketInfra.Market is a leading tech-enabled construction materials platform in India, founded in 2016 by Aaditya Sharda and Souvik Sengupta.Infra.Market is a leading tech-enabled construction materials platform in India, founded in 2016 by Aaditya Sharda and Souvik Sengupta.
Founded 2016Thane, India$259Mlast round Oct 2025 - 25
TemperPackTemperPack manufactures insulated packaging solutions that meet the needs of all industries that ship perishable items.TemperPack manufactures insulated packaging solutions that meet the needs of all industries that ship perishable items.
Founded 2015Richmond, United States$208Mlast round Mar 2022 - 26
MycoTechnologyMycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products.MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products.
Founded 2013Aurora, United States$203Mlast round Mar 2022 - 27
METYCLEMETYCLE is a digital trading platform based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2022.METYCLE is a digital trading platform based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Cologne, Germany$165Mlast round Sept 2026 - 28
Italcer GroupItalcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products.Italcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products.
Founded 2017Rubiera, Italy$164Mlast round Aug 2024 - 29
NatureWorksNatureWorks, a cleantech company, manufactures low carbon footprint biopolymers from renewable resources.
NatureWorks, a cleantech company, manufactures low carbon footprint biopolymers from renewable resources.
Founded 1997Plymouth, United States$150Mlast round Oct 2011 - 30
TrinseoTrinseo, formerly known as Styron until February 2015
Trinseo, formerly known as Styron until February 2015
Founded 2010Berwyn, United States$150Mlast round Jul 2024 - 31Mesabi MetallicsFounded -United States$150Mlast round Apr 2026
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Gold.comFounded -United States$150Mlast round Feb 2026 - 33
Serious EnergySerious Energy, based in Sunnyvale, California, was founded in 2002 and specializes in manufacturing acoustical and thermal solutions for the built environment.Serious Energy, based in Sunnyvale, California, was founded in 2002 and specializes in manufacturing acoustical and thermal solutions for the built environment.
Founded 2002Sunnyvale, United States$135Mlast round Nov 2011 - 34Terra CO2Founded -United States$125Mlast round Jul 2025
- 35RWDC IndustriesFounded -Singapore$117Mlast round Nov 2021
- 36FullcryoFullcryo is a cryogenic equipment manufacturing enterprise.
Fullcryo is a cryogenic equipment manufacturing enterprise.
Founded 2016-$112Mlast round Aug 2023 - 37
KouraKoura is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluoro products.Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluoro products.
Founded 2011Waltham, United States$100Mlast round Oct 2022 - 38
CambiumCambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.Cambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.
Founded 2019El Segundo, United States$100Mlast round Jan 2025 - 39
Mitra ChemMitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.Mitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Founded 2021Mountain View, United States$91Mlast round Jun 2025 - 40
NotplaNotpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier.Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$89Mlast round Jul 2026 - 41Lehigh TechnologiesLehigh Technologies is a specialty materials company that manufactures high-performance, lower cost, sustainable micronized rubber powders.
Lehigh Technologies is a specialty materials company that manufactures high-performance, lower cost, sustainable micronized rubber powders.
Founded 2003Tucker, United States$88Mlast round Sept 2014 - 42
MBA PolymersMBA Polymers produces post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, like cars, computers, and household equipment.MBA Polymers produces post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, like cars, computers, and household equipment.
Founded 1994Hackensack, United States$86Mlast round Feb 2011 - 43
KyuluxKyulux Inc.Kyulux Inc.
Founded 2015Fukuoka, Japan$86Mlast round Nov 2026 - 44
ThreadThread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well.Thread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$81Mlast round Dec 2025 - 45
ChemifyChemify is a chemistry and chemical discovery digitisation platform.Chemify is a chemistry and chemical discovery digitisation platform.
Founded 2019Glasgow, United Kingdom$81Mlast round Sept 2026 - 46
ParagrafParagraf is a pioneering company specializing in graphene-based electronic devices, having been established in 2015 as a spin-off from the University of Cambridge.Paragraf is a pioneering company specializing in graphene-based electronic devices, having been established in 2015 as a spin-off from the University of Cambridge.
Founded 2018Somersham, United Kingdom$76Mlast round Aug 2025 - 47
Xinshinuo SemiconductorXinshinuo Semiconductor is a domestic semiconductor equipment and technology company.Xinshinuo Semiconductor is a domestic semiconductor equipment and technology company.
Founded 2022Maqiao$71Mlast round Dec 2025 - 48
Project FrogProject Frog is revolutionizing the building industry by applying technology to streamline design and construction processes.Project Frog is revolutionizing the building industry by applying technology to streamline design and construction processes.
Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$63Mlast round Aug 2014 - 49
NanoGraf CorporationNanoGraf is a battery development company researching ways to improve battery life and charging time.NanoGraf is a battery development company researching ways to improve battery life and charging time.
Founded 2012Chicago, United States$60Mlast round Sept 2024 - 50
EncinaENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.
Founded 2016The Woodlands, United States$60Mlast round Aug 2023
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