# Top 50 Chemicals and Materials Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded chemicals and materials startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $11B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/chemicals-and-materials-startups-united-states (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**USA Rare Earth** USA Rare Earth is a mining and advanced materials company that produces critical minerals and permanent magnets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/usa-rare-earth) USA Rare Earth is a mining and advanced materials company that produces critical minerals and permanent magnets. *Founded* 2019 Stillwater, United States **$2.7B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Mirendil** Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mirendil) Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 3 [**Redwood Materials** Redwood Materials is an American company based in Carson City, Nevada, focused on creating a sustainable supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/redwood-materials) Redwood Materials is an American company based in Carson City, Nevada, focused on creating a sustainable supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. *Founded* 2017 Carson City, United States **$1.2B** last round Jan 2026
- 4 [**CSW Industrials** CSW Industrials is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms and domain expertise.](https://millionrounds.com/company/csw-industrials) CSW Industrials is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms and domain expertise. *Founded* 2015 Dallas, United States **$700M** last round May 2025
- 5 [**Chemours** The Chemours Company, commonly referred to as Chemours, is an American chemical company](https://millionrounds.com/company/chemours) The Chemours Company, commonly referred to as Chemours, is an American chemical company *Founded* - Wilmington, United States **$700M** last round Feb 2026
- 6 [**Group14 Technologies** Group14 Technologies is a leading manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, based in Woodinville, Washington.](https://millionrounds.com/company/group14-technologies) Group14 Technologies is a leading manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, based in Woodinville, Washington. *Founded* 2015 Woodinville, United States **$632M** last round Oct 2026
- 7 [**Phoenix Tailings** Founded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phoenix-tailings) Founded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals. *Founded* 2019 Woburn, United States **$530M** last round Jun 2026
- 8 [**Circulus** Circulus, based in Plano, Texas, specializes in accounts payable (AP) automation and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circulus) Circulus, based in Plano, Texas, specializes in accounts payable (AP) automation and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions. *Founded* 1998 Plano, United States **$300M** last round Oct 2022
- 9 [**Principal Mineral** Principal Mineral is a Dallas-based company focused on developing and scaling domestic production of strategic metals, high-performance alloys, and advanced materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/principal-mineral) Principal Mineral is a Dallas-based company focused on developing and scaling domestic production of strategic metals, high-performance alloys, and advanced materials. *Founded* 2024 Dallas, United States **$280M** last round Jun 2026
- 10 [**TemperPack** TemperPack manufactures insulated packaging solutions that meet the needs of all industries that ship perishable items.](https://millionrounds.com/company/temperpack) TemperPack manufactures insulated packaging solutions that meet the needs of all industries that ship perishable items. *Founded* 2015 Richmond, United States **$208M** last round Mar 2022
- 11 [**MycoTechnology** MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mycotechnology) MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products. *Founded* 2013 Aurora, United States **$203M** last round Mar 2022
- 12 [**NatureWorks** NatureWorks, a cleantech company, manufactures low carbon footprint biopolymers from renewable resources.](https://millionrounds.com/company/natureworks) NatureWorks, a cleantech company, manufactures low carbon footprint biopolymers from renewable resources. *Founded* 1997 Plymouth, United States **$150M** last round Oct 2011
- 13 [**Trinseo** Trinseo, formerly known as Styron until February 2015](https://millionrounds.com/company/trinseo) Trinseo, formerly known as Styron until February 2015 *Founded* 2010 Berwyn, United States **$150M** last round Jul 2024
- 14 [**Mesabi Metallics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mesabi-metallics) *Founded* - United States **$150M** last round Apr 2026
- 15 [**Gold.com**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gold-com) *Founded* - United States **$150M** last round Feb 2026
- 16 [**Serious Energy** Serious Energy, based in Sunnyvale, California, was founded in 2002 and specializes in manufacturing acoustical and thermal solutions for the built environment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/serious-energy) Serious Energy, based in Sunnyvale, California, was founded in 2002 and specializes in manufacturing acoustical and thermal solutions for the built environment. *Founded* 2002 Sunnyvale, United States **$135M** last round Nov 2011
- 17 [**Terra CO2**](https://millionrounds.com/company/terra-co2) *Founded* - United States **$125M** last round Jul 2025
- 18 [**Koura** Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluoro products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/koura) Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluoro products. *Founded* 2011 Waltham, United States **$100M** last round Oct 2022
- 19 [**Cambium** Cambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambium) Cambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications. *Founded* 2019 El Segundo, United States **$100M** last round Jan 2025
- 20 [**Mitra Chem** Mitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mitra-chem) Mitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. *Founded* 2021 Mountain View, United States **$91M** last round Jun 2025
- 21 [**Lehigh Technologies** Lehigh Technologies is a specialty materials company that manufactures high-performance, lower cost, sustainable micronized rubber powders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lehigh-technologies) Lehigh Technologies is a specialty materials company that manufactures high-performance, lower cost, sustainable micronized rubber powders. *Founded* 2003 Tucker, United States **$88M** last round Sept 2014
- 22 [**MBA Polymers** MBA Polymers produces post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, like cars, computers, and household equipment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mba-polymers) MBA Polymers produces post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, like cars, computers, and household equipment. *Founded* 1994 Hackensack, United States **$86M** last round Feb 2011
- 23 [**Project Frog** Project Frog is revolutionizing the building industry by applying technology to streamline design and construction processes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/project-frog) Project Frog is revolutionizing the building industry by applying technology to streamline design and construction processes. *Founded* 2006 San Francisco, United States **$63M** last round Aug 2014
- 24 [**NanoGraf Corporation** NanoGraf is a battery development company researching ways to improve battery life and charging time.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanograf-corporation) NanoGraf is a battery development company researching ways to improve battery life and charging time. *Founded* 2012 Chicago, United States **$60M** last round Sept 2024
- 25 [**Encina** ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/encina) ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas. *Founded* 2016 The Woodlands, United States **$60M** last round Aug 2023
- 26 [**Albert** Albert is a Los Angeles-based financial technology company founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/albert) Albert is a Los Angeles-based financial technology company founded in 2015. *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles, United States **$57M** last round Oct 2026
- 27 [**Li Industries** Li Industries is a climate tech company based in Pineville, North Carolina, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/li-industries) Li Industries is a climate tech company based in Pineville, North Carolina, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Pineville, United States **$55M** last round Sept 2024
- 28 [**Radical AI** Radical AI is a materials science company founded in 2024 and based in New York, New York.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radical-ai) Radical AI is a materials science company founded in 2024 and based in New York, New York. *Founded* 2024 New York, United States **$55M** last round Jul 2025
- 29 [**CambridgeSoft** CambridgeSoft is a software solutions supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridgesoft) CambridgeSoft is a software solutions supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries. *Founded* 1986 Cambridge, United States **$54M** last round Nov 2009
- 30 [**Epsilyte** Epsilyte produces insulative materials used in construction, packaging, and safety equipment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epsilyte) Epsilyte produces insulative materials used in construction, packaging, and safety equipment. *Founded* 2015 The Woodlands, United States **$52M** last round Aug 2023
- 31 [**Princeton NuEnergy** Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/princeton-nuenergy) Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries. *Founded* 2019 Bordentown, United States **$50M** last round Aug 2026
- 32 [**Novomer** Novomer is a sustainable chemistry company developing high performance, environmentally responsible polymers and chemical intermediates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novomer) Novomer is a sustainable chemistry company developing high performance, environmentally responsible polymers and chemical intermediates. *Founded* 2004 Rochester, United States **$46M** last round Dec 2013
- 33 [**Lydian** Lydian aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrifying the chemical production process.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lydian) Lydian aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrifying the chemical production process. *Founded* 2021 Salem, United States **$44M** last round Jan 2026
- 34 [**MIOX** MIOX develops on-site chemical generators and sustainable treatment technologies for water disinfection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/miox) MIOX develops on-site chemical generators and sustainable treatment technologies for water disinfection. *Founded* 1994 Albuquerque, United States **$43M** last round Oct 2015
- 35 [**Intematix** Intematix Corporation develops and manufactures phosphor products to light and imaging markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intematix) Intematix Corporation develops and manufactures phosphor products to light and imaging markets. *Founded* 2000 Fremont, United States **$41M** last round Mar 2012
- 36 [**Mstack** Services Lines Cloud Computing Engineering Infrastructure Management Infrastructure Outsourcing Application Management Application Outsourcing Management Consul](https://millionrounds.com/company/mstack) Services Lines Cloud Computing Engineering Infrastructure Management Infrastructure Outsourcing Application Management Application Outsourcing Management Consul *Founded* 2015 St. Petersburg, United States **$40M** last round Oct 2024
- 37 [**BlueOak Resources** BlueOak Resources is a clean-tech company based in the U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blueoak-resources) BlueOak Resources is a clean-tech company based in the U.S. *Founded* 2011 Burlingame, United States **$36M** last round Jun 2014
- 38 [**Lithios** Lithios is a technology company that uses electrochemistry for advanced lithium extraction from tough mixtures.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lithios) Lithios is a technology company that uses electrochemistry for advanced lithium extraction from tough mixtures. *Founded* 2022 Medford, United States **$35M** last round Nov 2026
- 39 [**Leyden Energy** Leyden Energy is a California-based manufacturer specializing in advanced Li-imide batteries, which are designed for mobile devices, consumer electronics, energ](https://millionrounds.com/company/leyden-energy) Leyden Energy is a California-based manufacturer specializing in advanced Li-imide batteries, which are designed for mobile devices, consumer electronics, energ *Founded* 2007 Fremont, United States **$35M** last round Jan 2013
- 40 [**Citrine Informatics** Citrine Informatics provides an informatics platform that transforms chemicals development through AI embedded in smart data infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/citrine-informatics) Citrine Informatics provides an informatics platform that transforms chemicals development through AI embedded in smart data infrastructure. *Founded* 2013 Redwood City, United States **$33M** last round Sept 2023
- 41 [**iRocket** iRocket offers content writing, SEO optimization, IT, marketing services, and develops reusable rocket technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/irocket) iRocket offers content writing, SEO optimization, IT, marketing services, and develops reusable rocket technology. *Founded* 2023 United States **$33M** last round Jun 2022
- 42 [**Segetis** Segetis is the main levulinic acid derivatives producer in the US with very valuable proprietary technologies in the fragrances, plasticizers PVC & biopolymers,](https://millionrounds.com/company/segetis) Segetis is the main levulinic acid derivatives producer in the US with very valuable proprietary technologies in the fragrances, plasticizers PVC & biopolymers, *Founded* 2006 Golden Valley, United States **$32M** last round Dec 2009
- 43 [**Access Vascular**](https://millionrounds.com/company/access-vascular) *Founded* - United States **$32M** last round Oct 2023
- 44 [**Prometheus Hyperscale** Prometheus Hyperscale is a data center developer founded in 2024, focusing on sustainable, liquid-cooled hyperscale infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prometheus-hyperscale) Prometheus Hyperscale is a data center developer founded in 2024, focusing on sustainable, liquid-cooled hyperscale infrastructure. *Founded* 2024 Houston, United States **$30M** last round Sept 2026
- 45 [**NanoTech Materials** NanoTech Materials, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanotech-materials) NanoTech Materials, Inc. *Founded* 2019 Houston, United States **$29M** last round Apr 2026
- 46 [**Cyalume Technologies** Cyalume Technologies designs, develops, and produces reliable chemical and electronic lights for safety and security applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cyalume-technologies) Cyalume Technologies designs, develops, and produces reliable chemical and electronic lights for safety and security applications. *Founded* 1997 United States **$29M** last round May 2015
- 47 [**UbiQD** UbiQD is an advanced materials company that manufactures low-hazard quantum dots (QDs) and nanocomposites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ubiqd) UbiQD is an advanced materials company that manufactures low-hazard quantum dots (QDs) and nanocomposites. *Founded* 2014 Los Alamos, United States **$28M** last round Jan 2026
- 48 [**SpectraSensors** SpectraSensors manufactures and supplies precision optical laser-based gas analyzers for the energy and petrochemical industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spectrasensors) SpectraSensors manufactures and supplies precision optical laser-based gas analyzers for the energy and petrochemical industries. *Founded* 1999 United States **$28M** last round May 2009
- 49 [**Xenon Arc** Xenon arc is a data-driven marketing and sales company founded in 2010 and based in Bellevue, Washington.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xenon-arc) Xenon arc is a data-driven marketing and sales company founded in 2010 and based in Bellevue, Washington. *Founded* 2010 Bellevue, United States **$28M** last round Jun 2012
- 50 [**Solidia Technologies** Solidia Technologies is a tech firm that makes it profitable to use CO2 for manufacturing construction and industrial products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solidia-technologies) Solidia Technologies is a tech firm that makes it profitable to use CO2 for manufacturing construction and industrial products. *Founded* 2008 San Antonio, United States **$27M** last round Dec 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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