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Chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2018
39 chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2018 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 39 that have raised the most, $336M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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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 - 2
SuperCircleSupercircle is a technology company based in New York that specializes in reverse logistics and product recovery for retail and fashion brands.Supercircle is a technology company based in New York that specializes in reverse logistics and product recovery for retail and fashion brands.
Founded 2018New York, United States$24Mlast round Dec 2025 - 3
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 - 4
Strong by FormStrong by Form is a Chilean technology startup founded in 2018, with operations in Madrid, Spain.Strong by Form is a Chilean technology startup founded in 2018, with operations in Madrid, Spain.
Founded 2018Providencia, Chile$16Mlast round Aug 2026 - 5
Boston MaterialsBoston Materials is a manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors and aerospace platforms.Boston Materials is a manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors and aerospace platforms.
Founded 2018Billerica, United States$15Mlast round Dec 2025 - 6
Kiutrakiutra GmbH is a deep-tech company based in Munich, Germany, focused on developing and manufacturing cryogen-free cooling solutions for quantum technologies.kiutra GmbH is a deep-tech company based in Munich, Germany, focused on developing and manufacturing cryogen-free cooling solutions for quantum technologies.
Founded 2018Munich, Germany$15Mlast round Oct 2025 - 7
ATLANT 3DATLANT 3D is a deep-tech company based in Taastrup, Denmark, founded in 2018.ATLANT 3D is a deep-tech company based in Taastrup, Denmark, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Taastrup, Denmark$15Mlast round Mar 2025 - 8
RaykolRaykol is a developer of one-stop solutions for laboratory automation in China.Raykol is a developer of one-stop solutions for laboratory automation in China.
Founded 2018Xiamen$15Mlast round Jun 2022 - 9
NaturbeadsNaturbeads is scaling up the technology to manufacture cellulose beads and replace plastic microbeads intentionally added to many productsNaturbeads is scaling up the technology to manufacture cellulose beads and replace plastic microbeads intentionally added to many products
Founded 2018Bath, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Apr 2026 - 10Hengfeng New MaterialsHengfeng New Materials is a producer of electronic-grade phenolic resin and distinctive epoxy resin.
Hengfeng New Materials is a producer of electronic-grade phenolic resin and distinctive epoxy resin.
Founded 2018Jinshan$14Mlast round Jan 2026 - 11
QV BioelectronicsQV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer.QV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer.
Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$9.8Mlast round Jan 2026 - 12
UniSieveUniSieve is a cleantech company that provides molecular separation membrane solutions for a wide range of applications.UniSieve is a cleantech company that provides molecular separation membrane solutions for a wide range of applications.
Founded 2018Zürich, Switzerland$9.0Mlast round Oct 2026 - 13
CAS SpaceCAS Space offers commercial spaceflight, dedicated to providing top-tier launch services.CAS Space offers commercial spaceflight, dedicated to providing top-tier launch services.
Founded 2018Beijing$8.3Mlast round Apr 2024 - 14
Kintra FibersKintra Fibers is a materials science company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018.Kintra Fibers is a materials science company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018New York, United States$7.9Mlast round Jan 2023 - 15
SoliyarnSoliyarn is a sustainable textile technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing eco-friendly fabric finishes using its proprietary Chemical Vapor DeSoliyarn is a sustainable textile technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing eco-friendly fabric finishes using its proprietary Chemical Vapor De
Founded 2018Boston, United States$6.5Mlast round May 2022 - 16
Phononic VibesPhononic Vibes introduces a new patented technology for vibration and noise control and isolation, with a circular economy approach.Phononic Vibes introduces a new patented technology for vibration and noise control and isolation, with a circular economy approach.
Founded 2018Milano, Italy$6.2Mlast round Oct 2026 - 17CleanTech StrategiesCleanTech Strategies (CTS) is a subject matter expert firm specializing in energy storage, microgrids, renewables, and advanced materials.
CleanTech Strategies (CTS) is a subject matter expert firm specializing in energy storage, microgrids, renewables, and advanced materials.
Founded 2018Seattle, United States$5.0Mlast round Apr 2024 - 18
MaterealMateReal develops & operates virtual YouTuber utilizing 3D/VR technology & latest marketing technology, and develops a promote business.MateReal develops & operates virtual YouTuber utilizing 3D/VR technology & latest marketing technology, and develops a promote business.
Founded 2018United States$4.5Mlast round Jul 2024 - 19
Phosio CorporationPhosio Corporation is an advanced materials company based in Corvallis, Oregon.Phosio Corporation is an advanced materials company based in Corvallis, Oregon.
Founded 2018Corvallis, United States$4.3Mlast round May 2026 - 20
SuntheticsSunthetics offers an easy-to-use machine-learning platform that enables up to 32x faster development of new medicine, materials, chemical processes and formulations.Sunthetics offers an easy-to-use machine-learning platform that enables up to 32x faster development of new medicine, materials, chemical processes and formulations.
Founded 2018San Marcos, United States$4.0Mlast round Nov 2024 - 21
CarbonovaCarbonova is a company that develops carbon nanofibres for its extraordinary market applications.Carbonova is a company that develops carbon nanofibres for its extraordinary market applications.
Founded 2018Calgary, Canada$3.7Mlast round Dec 2025 - 22
Poseidon PlasticsPoseidon Plastics is a high-tech speciality chemical recycling company.Poseidon Plastics is a high-tech speciality chemical recycling company.
Founded 2018Redcar$3.4Mlast round Oct 2020 - 23
LectrolystLectrolyst uses electricity to transform waste CO2 combined with renewable feedstocks into fine chemical ingredients.Lectrolyst uses electricity to transform waste CO2 combined with renewable feedstocks into fine chemical ingredients.
Founded 2018Newark, United States$3.4Mlast round Jun 2023 - 24
PLASTICFRIGreenTech company from Sweden with a breakthrough technology turning agricultural waste to eco-friendly products for replacing plastics.GreenTech company from Sweden with a breakthrough technology turning agricultural waste to eco-friendly products for replacing plastics.
Founded 2018Stockholm, Sweden$3.2Mlast round Dec 2023 - 25
MembioMembio is a data-driven engagement platform built for associations and multiple listing services.
Membio is a data-driven engagement platform built for associations and multiple listing services.
Founded 2018Portland, United States$3.2Mlast round Apr 2020 - 26
MycocycleConverting waste streams into value streams.Converting waste streams into value streams.
Founded 2018Bolingbrook, United States$3.2Mlast round Jul 2026 - 27
HighT-Tech Inc.HighT-Tech Inc.HighT-Tech Inc.
Founded 2018Beltsville, United States$3.0M - 28
Molten Salt SolutionsMolten Salt Solutions is an advanced nuclear materials company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Molten Salt Solutions is an advanced nuclear materials company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Founded 2018Santa Fe, United States$3.0Mlast round Oct 2025 - 29
AvantGuardAvantGuard is developing the next generation of antimicrobial products to provide long lasting protection against pathogensAvantGuard is developing the next generation of antimicrobial products to provide long lasting protection against pathogens
Founded 2018Ithaca, United States$2.6Mlast round Feb 2026 - 30
QSimulateQSimulate, also known as Quantum Simulation Technologies Inc., is a Boston-based biotech software company specializing in quantum simulation technology.QSimulate, also known as Quantum Simulation Technologies Inc., is a Boston-based biotech software company specializing in quantum simulation technology.
Founded 2018Boston, United States$2.5Mlast round Nov 2023 - 31
ChromatwistChromaTwist Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacture of dyes and pigments.ChromaTwist Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacture of dyes and pigments.
Founded 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom$2.3Mlast round Apr 2026 - 32
EvercloakEvercloak is a cleantech startup that specializes in manufacturing ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films.Evercloak is a cleantech startup that specializes in manufacturing ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films.
Founded 2018Waterloo, Canada$1.7Mlast round Oct 2026 - 33
MesosilMesosil is a Toronto-based company specializing in anti-infective materials.Mesosil is a Toronto-based company specializing in anti-infective materials.
Founded 2018Toronto, Canada$1.6Mlast round Jun 2024 - 34
Multiscale SystemsMultiscale Systems is an advanced material manufacturing firm.Multiscale Systems is an advanced material manufacturing firm.
Founded 2018Worcester, United States$1.1Mlast round Jul 2024 - 35
Radical PlasticsRadical Plastics is a radical solution to plastic pollution.Radical Plastics is a radical solution to plastic pollution.
Founded 2018Beverly, United States$1.0Mlast round May 2025 - 36
Carbon MobileThe Future Standard Of Smart Materials Sustainable, Lighter, Stronger, Connected Hardware in electronics and e-mobilityThe Future Standard Of Smart Materials Sustainable, Lighter, Stronger, Connected Hardware in electronics and e-mobility
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$1.0Mlast round Aug 2022 - 37
spotLESS MaterialsspotLESS Materials is a materials coatings company founded in May 2018 and based in State College, Pennsylvania.spotLESS Materials is a materials coatings company founded in May 2018 and based in State College, Pennsylvania.
Founded 2018State College, United States$900Klast round Dec 2021 - 38
Coloursmith Labs Inc.Coloursmith Labs Inc.Coloursmith Labs Inc.
Founded 2018Halifax, Canada$398Klast round Jul 2021 - 39
ConoxConox is a research and development company that created the Conox glass products.Conox is a research and development company that created the Conox glass products.
Founded 2018Spring$256Klast round Aug 2020
Somersham, United Kingdom
New York, United States
Providencia, Chile
Munich, Germany
Taastrup, Denmark
Zürich, Switzerland
Milano, Italy
Calgary, Canada
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