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Chemicals and materials startups in Europe
207 chemicals and materials startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.6B between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.
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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 - 2
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 - 3
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 - 4
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 - 5
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 - 6
Tungsten WestTungsten West is a mining development company.Tungsten West is a mining development company.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$261Mlast round Aug 2026 - 7
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 - 8
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 - 9
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 - 10
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 - 11
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 - 12
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 - 13
AISTIAISTI develops wood fiber-based acoustic tiles that are carbon negative, easy to recycle and plastic-free.AISTI develops wood fiber-based acoustic tiles that are carbon negative, easy to recycle and plastic-free.
Founded 2019Jyvaeskylae, Finland$54Mlast round Dec 2025 - 14
FluoRokFluoRok is a deep-tech chemical manufacturing startup based in Oxford, England, founded in June 2022 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford.FluoRok is a deep-tech chemical manufacturing startup based in Oxford, England, founded in June 2022 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford.
Founded 2022Oxford, United Kingdom$46Mlast round Nov 2026 - 15
BioBTXBioBTX replaces oil for biomass & waste as a resource for the production of aromaticsBioBTX replaces oil for biomass & waste as a resource for the production of aromatics
Founded -Groningen, Netherlands$46Mlast round Jun 2024 - 16
HolyvoltHolyvolt is a Swedish deep-tech energy startup founded in 2022, with its headquarters in Stockholm and additional operations in Munich, Germany.Holyvolt is a Swedish deep-tech energy startup founded in 2022, with its headquarters in Stockholm and additional operations in Munich, Germany.
Founded 2022Stockholm, Sweden$45Mlast round Oct 2026 - 17
HaydaleHaydale offers a patent proprietary scalable plasma process to functionalise graphene and other nanomaterials.Haydale offers a patent proprietary scalable plasma process to functionalise graphene and other nanomaterials.
Founded 2010Loughborough, United Kingdom$41Mlast round Dec 2025 - 18
traceless materialstraceless materials is a female-founded startup based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on creating sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.traceless materials is a female-founded startup based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on creating sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.
Founded 2020Hamburg, Germany$39Mlast round Sept 2023 - 19
Fine IndustriesFine Industries hosts the equinITy, a product designed as an intelligent training system for the racehorse industry.Fine Industries hosts the equinITy, a product designed as an intelligent training system for the racehorse industry.
Founded 1977Middlesbrough, United Kingdom$39Mlast round Nov 2013 - 20
Lithium de franceLithium de France is an independent French operator founded in 2020 and based in Alsace.Lithium de France is an independent French operator founded in 2020 and based in Alsace.
Founded 2020Haguenau, France$38Mlast round May 2026 - 21
ClariterClariter is a global cleantech company based in Luxembourg, founded in 2003.Clariter is a global cleantech company based in Luxembourg, founded in 2003.
Founded 2003Luxembourg City, Luxembourg$37Mlast round Dec 2023 - 22
Astral SystemsAstral Systems is a Bristol-based deep-tech company focused on compact nuclear fusion technology for on-demand medical isotope production.Astral Systems is a Bristol-based deep-tech company focused on compact nuclear fusion technology for on-demand medical isotope production.
Founded 2021Hallen, United Kingdom$36Mlast round Jun 2026 - 23
HystarHystar AS is a Norwegian company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers for large-scale green hydrogen production.Hystar AS is a Norwegian company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers for large-scale green hydrogen production.
Founded 2021Oslo, Norway$36Mlast round May 2025 - 24IRRESISTIBLE MATERIALSBirmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ, United Kingdom.
Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ, United Kingdom.
Founded 2010United Kingdom$36Mlast round Feb 2026 - 25
SynteticaSyntetica is a French cleantech startup founded in 2023, focused on producing low-carbon, virgin-quality recycled nylon (Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6) from blended textile waste.Syntetica is a French cleantech startup founded in 2023, focused on producing low-carbon, virgin-quality recycled nylon (Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6) from blended textile waste.
Founded -Reims, France$35Mlast round Jul 2026 - 26VytalFounded -Germany$31Mlast round Jul 2026
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KHIMODKHIMOD is a French climate-tech company and a subsidiary of the ALCEN group.KHIMOD is a French climate-tech company and a subsidiary of the ALCEN group.
Founded 2019Paris, France$27Mlast round Jul 2025 - 28
iGiiiGii is a Scotland-based advanced materials company founded in 2016, previously known as Integrated Graphene.iGii is a Scotland-based advanced materials company founded in 2016, previously known as Integrated Graphene.
Founded 2016Stirling, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Sept 2026 - 29
IGM ResinsIGM Resins is a leading manufacturer and supplier of photoinitiators, oligomers, monomers, additives and other customized specialties to the UV/EB Energy CuringIGM Resins is a leading manufacturer and supplier of photoinitiators, oligomers, monomers, additives and other customized specialties to the UV/EB Energy Curing
Founded 1999Waalwijk, Netherlands$27Mlast round Nov 2015 - 30DucattDucatt manufactures glasses for solar applications.
Ducatt manufactures glasses for solar applications.
Founded 2011Lommel, Belgium$26Mlast round Dec 2010 - 31
QoriumReal Leather, ReinventedReal Leather, Reinvented
Founded 2021Maastricht, Netherlands$25Mlast round Nov 2025 - 32
BeDimensionalBeDimensional is a global manufacturer of graphene and other two-dimensional materials with few atomic layers.BeDimensional is a global manufacturer of graphene and other two-dimensional materials with few atomic layers.
Founded 2016Genoa, Italy$25Mlast round Feb 2026 - 33
AnaphiteAnaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
Founded 2018Bristol, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Apr 2026 - 34
FairbricsFairbrics is a company that gives fashion brands and their customers, and uses CO2 waste to manufacture virgin synthetic fabrics.Fairbrics is a company that gives fashion brands and their customers, and uses CO2 waste to manufacture virgin synthetic fabrics.
Founded 2019Clichy, France$24Mlast round Jan 2023 - 35
DePolyDePoly has developed chemical process that converts unsorted, dirty, post-consumer PET plastic items into virgin grade raw materials.DePoly has developed chemical process that converts unsorted, dirty, post-consumer PET plastic items into virgin grade raw materials.
Founded 2020Sion, Switzerland$23Mlast round Feb 2026 - 36
PuraffinityPuraffinity is a London-based technology company founded in 2015 as a spinout from Imperial College London.Puraffinity is a London-based technology company founded in 2015 as a spinout from Imperial College London.
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Sept 2024 - 37
FuellaFuella is a pure-play developer of large-scale green hydrogen projects.Fuella is a pure-play developer of large-scale green hydrogen projects.
Founded 2020Bergen, Norway$22Mlast round Jul 2023 - 38
FibreCoatFibreCoat is a German materials technology company based in Aachen, founded in 2020 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University.FibreCoat is a German materials technology company based in Aachen, founded in 2020 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University.
Founded 2020Aachen, Germany$21Mlast round Dec 2024 - 39
eedenEeden is a German textile-recycling technology company based in Münster, specializing in chemical recycling processes for textile waste.Eeden is a German textile-recycling technology company based in Münster, specializing in chemical recycling processes for textile waste.
Founded 2019Muenster, Germany$21Mlast round Apr 2025 - 40
D-CRBND-CRBN recycles CO2 for industrials through our patented CCU plasma technology.D-CRBN recycles CO2 for industrials through our patented CCU plasma technology.
Founded 2021Antwerp, Belgium$20Mlast round May 2026 - 41
Global-eGlobale is a wholesale supplier of paper, cardboard, packaging, and advertising production products.
Globale is a wholesale supplier of paper, cardboard, packaging, and advertising production products.
Founded 2013Lithuania$20Mlast round Sept 2016 - 42
EcoatEcoat is a French green-tech scale-up founded in 2011, specializing in the eco-design, manufacturing, and sale of bio-based and water-based binders for the painEcoat is a French green-tech scale-up founded in 2011, specializing in the eco-design, manufacturing, and sale of bio-based and water-based binders for the pain
Founded 2011Grasse, France$20Mlast round Apr 2025 - 43
D3OD3O is a British engineering, design, and technology company based in Croydon, specializing in impact protection and shock absorption solutions.D3O is a British engineering, design, and technology company based in Croydon, specializing in impact protection and shock absorption solutions.
Founded 2001Croydon, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Apr 2015 - 44
OCEANIUMOceanium develops innovative, all-natural food and nutraceutical products and sustainable materials from sustainably-sourced seaweed.Oceanium develops innovative, all-natural food and nutraceutical products and sustainable materials from sustainably-sourced seaweed.
Founded -Oban, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Apr 2025 - 45
Keey AerogelKeey Aerogel is a French nanotechnology company founded in 2015 by Francisco Ruiz.Keey Aerogel is a French nanotechnology company founded in 2015 by Francisco Ruiz.
Founded 2015Habsheim, France$19Mlast round Jan 2025 - 46GR3NFounded -Switzerland$18Mlast round Jun 2026
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LactipsLACTIPS is a French biotechnology company founded in 2014, based in Saint-Paul-en-Jarez.LACTIPS is a French biotechnology company founded in 2014, based in Saint-Paul-en-Jarez.
Founded 2014Saint-Paul-en-Jarez, France$17Mlast round Nov 2024 - 48
MattecoMatteco is a materials technology company based in Valencia (Paterna), Spain, founded in 2023.Matteco is a materials technology company based in Valencia (Paterna), Spain, founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Paterna, Spain$16Mlast round Oct 2024 - 49
CorrosionRADARSmarter infrastructure using Industrial Internet of Things and Predictive AnalyticsSmarter infrastructure using Industrial Internet of Things and Predictive Analytics
Founded 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Sept 2024 - 50
FaircraftFaircraft is a biotechnology startup based in Paris, founded in 2021.Faircraft is a biotechnology startup based in Paris, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Paris, France$16Mlast round Nov 2024
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Hilden, Germany
Rubiera, Italy
Jyvaeskylae, Finland
Stockholm, Sweden
Haguenau, France
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Oslo, Norway
Lommel, Belgium
Sion, Switzerland
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