# Top 50 Chemicals and Materials Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026) > The 50 best-funded chemicals and materials startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $18B combined. Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/chemicals-and-materials-startups (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 [**CuspAI** CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cuspai) CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$950M** last round Jul 2026 - 5 [**Delta Hydrocarbons** Delta invests in field development and production enhancement of oil and gas assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/delta-hydrocarbons) Delta invests in field development and production enhancement of oil and gas assets. *Founded* 2004 Netherlands **$750M** last round Mar 2007 - 6 [**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 - 7 [**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 - 8 [**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 - 9 [**Vital Thin Film Materials** Vital Thin Film Materials Co., Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vital-thin-film-materials) Vital Thin Film Materials Co., Ltd. *Founded* 2014 Shenzhen, China **$625M** last round Sept 2022 - 10 [**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 - 11 [**OR Royalties** OR Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company that produces all types of precious metals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/or-royalties) OR Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company that produces all types of precious metals. *Founded* - Montreal, Canada **$474M** last round Jun 2025 - 12 [**EcoCeres** EcoCeres is a global leader in renewable fuels and green molecules, focusing on converting 100% waste-based feedstocks into sustainable energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ecoceres) EcoCeres is a global leader in renewable fuels and green molecules, focusing on converting 100% waste-based feedstocks into sustainable energy. *Founded* 2008 Hong Kong SAR China **$400M** last round Jan 2023 - 13 [**Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology** Putailai New Energy Technology manufactures lithium battery anode material.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shanghai-putailai-new-energy-technology) Putailai New Energy Technology manufactures lithium battery anode material. *Founded* 2012 Shanghai **$386M** last round Nov 2023 - 14 [**Metalchemy** Metalchemy is a UK-based nanotechnology startup and chemical manufacturer focused on producing sustainable colloidal metals, including colloidal silver and colloidal gold.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metalchemy) Metalchemy is a UK-based nanotechnology startup and chemical manufacturer focused on producing sustainable colloidal metals, including colloidal silver and colloidal gold. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$331M** last round Jan 2026 - 15 [**Ouyeel** Ouyeel is an online steel transaction platform established by Shanghai-based state-owned China Baowu Steel Group Corp.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ouyeel) Ouyeel is an online steel transaction platform established by Shanghai-based state-owned China Baowu Steel Group Corp. *Founded* - China **$327M** last round Jul 2022 - 16 [**Yunnan National Titanium Metal** Yunnan National Titanium Metal is a manufacturer of titanium sponges used in the refinement of titanium metal.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yunnan-national-titanium-metal) Yunnan National Titanium Metal is a manufacturer of titanium sponges used in the refinement of titanium metal. *Founded* - Chuxiong **$321M** last round May 2023 - 17 [**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 - 18 [**Triple Flag Precious Metals** Triple Flag operates as a streaming and royalty company that provides financing solutions to the mining industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/triple-flag-precious-metals) Triple Flag operates as a streaming and royalty company that provides financing solutions to the mining industry. *Founded* 2016 Toronto, Canada **$300M** last round May 2026 - 19 [**TRIUMF** Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.](https://millionrounds.com/company/triumf) Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science. *Founded* 1970 Vancouver, Canada **$290M** last round Apr 2024 - 20 [**ASK Chemicals** ASK Chemicals is a suppliers of complete solutions and tailor-made consultation services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ask-chemicals) ASK Chemicals is a suppliers of complete solutions and tailor-made consultation services. *Founded* 2010 Hilden, Germany **$281M** last round Dec 2022 - 21 [**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 - 22 [**Monolith AI** Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monolith-ai) Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$265M** last round Jul 2025 - 23 [**Tungsten West** Tungsten West is a mining development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tungsten-west) Tungsten West is a mining development company. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$261M** last round Aug 2026 - 24 [**Infra.Market** Infra.Market is a leading tech-enabled construction materials platform in India, founded in 2016 by Aaditya Sharda and Souvik Sengupta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infra-market) Infra.Market is a leading tech-enabled construction materials platform in India, founded in 2016 by Aaditya Sharda and Souvik Sengupta. *Founded* 2016 Thane, India **$259M** last round Oct 2025 - 25 [**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 - 26 [**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 - 27 [**METYCLE** METYCLE is a digital trading platform based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metycle) METYCLE is a digital trading platform based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Cologne, Germany **$165M** last round Sept 2026 - 28 [**Italcer Group** Italcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/italcer-group) Italcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products. *Founded* 2017 Rubiera, Italy **$164M** last round Aug 2024 - 29 [**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 - 30 [**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 - 31 [**Mesabi Metallics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mesabi-metallics) *Founded* - United States **$150M** last round Apr 2026 - 32 [**Gold.com**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gold-com) *Founded* - United States **$150M** last round Feb 2026 - 33 [**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 - 34 [**Terra CO2**](https://millionrounds.com/company/terra-co2) *Founded* - United States **$125M** last round Jul 2025 - 35 [**RWDC Industries**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rwdc-industries) *Founded* - Singapore **$117M** last round Nov 2021 - 36 [**Fullcryo** Fullcryo is a cryogenic equipment manufacturing enterprise.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fullcryo) Fullcryo is a cryogenic equipment manufacturing enterprise. *Founded* 2016 - **$112M** last round Aug 2023 - 37 [**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 - 38 [**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 - 39 [**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 - 40 [**Notpla** Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier.](https://millionrounds.com/company/notpla) Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$89M** last round Jul 2026 - 41 [**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 - 42 [**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 - 43 [**Kyulux** Kyulux Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kyulux) Kyulux Inc. *Founded* 2015 Fukuoka, Japan **$86M** last round Nov 2026 - 44 [**Thread** Thread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thread) Thread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$81M** last round Dec 2025 - 45 [**Chemify** Chemify is a chemistry and chemical discovery digitisation platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chemify) Chemify is a chemistry and chemical discovery digitisation platform. *Founded* 2019 Glasgow, United Kingdom **$81M** last round Sept 2026 - 46 [**Paragraf** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paragraf) 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* 2018 Somersham, United Kingdom **$76M** last round Aug 2025 - 47 [**Xinshinuo Semiconductor** Xinshinuo Semiconductor is a domestic semiconductor equipment and technology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xinshinuo-semiconductor) Xinshinuo Semiconductor is a domestic semiconductor equipment and technology company. *Founded* 2022 Maqiao **$71M** last round Dec 2025 - 48 [**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 - 49 [**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 - 50 [**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 **Total funding** how the list is ranked **15 November 2026** updated nightly **Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds Companies whose funding rounds we classed as this sector, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. 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