# Top 39 Chemicals & Materials Startups Founded in 2018 by Funding (2026)

> The 39 best-funded chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2018, ranked by total funding raised: $336M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/chemicals-startups-founded-2018 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**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
- 2 [**SuperCircle** Supercircle is a technology company based in New York that specializes in reverse logistics and product recovery for retail and fashion brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supercircle) Supercircle is a technology company based in New York that specializes in reverse logistics and product recovery for retail and fashion brands. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$24M** last round Dec 2025
- 3 [**Anaphite** Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anaphite) Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**Strong by Form** Strong by Form is a Chilean technology startup founded in 2018, with operations in Madrid, Spain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strong-by-form) Strong by Form is a Chilean technology startup founded in 2018, with operations in Madrid, Spain. *Founded* 2018 Providencia, Chile **$16M** last round Aug 2026
- 5 [**Boston Materials** Boston Materials is a manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors and aerospace platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boston-materials) Boston Materials is a manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors and aerospace platforms. *Founded* 2018 Billerica, United States **$15M** last round Dec 2025
- 6 [**Kiutra** kiutra GmbH is a deep-tech company based in Munich, Germany, focused on developing and manufacturing cryogen-free cooling solutions for quantum technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kiutra) kiutra GmbH is a deep-tech company based in Munich, Germany, focused on developing and manufacturing cryogen-free cooling solutions for quantum technologies. *Founded* 2018 Munich, Germany **$15M** last round Oct 2025
- 7 [**ATLANT 3D** ATLANT 3D is a deep-tech company based in Taastrup, Denmark, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/atlant-3d) ATLANT 3D is a deep-tech company based in Taastrup, Denmark, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Taastrup, Denmark **$15M** last round Mar 2025
- 8 [**Raykol** Raykol is a developer of one-stop solutions for laboratory automation in China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/raykol) Raykol is a developer of one-stop solutions for laboratory automation in China. *Founded* 2018 Xiamen **$15M** last round Jun 2022
- 9 [**Naturbeads** Naturbeads is scaling up the technology to manufacture cellulose beads and replace plastic microbeads intentionally added to many products](https://millionrounds.com/company/naturbeads) Naturbeads is scaling up the technology to manufacture cellulose beads and replace plastic microbeads intentionally added to many products *Founded* 2018 Bath, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Apr 2026
- 10 [**Hengfeng New Materials** Hengfeng New Materials is a producer of electronic-grade phenolic resin and distinctive epoxy resin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hengfeng-new-materials) Hengfeng New Materials is a producer of electronic-grade phenolic resin and distinctive epoxy resin. *Founded* 2018 Jinshan **$14M** last round Jan 2026
- 11 [**QV Bioelectronics** QV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qv-bioelectronics) QV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer. *Founded* 2018 Manchester, United Kingdom **$9.8M** last round Jan 2026
- 12 [**UniSieve** UniSieve is a cleantech company that provides molecular separation membrane solutions for a wide range of applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unisieve) UniSieve is a cleantech company that provides molecular separation membrane solutions for a wide range of applications. *Founded* 2018 Zürich, Switzerland **$9.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 13 [**CAS Space** CAS Space offers commercial spaceflight, dedicated to providing top-tier launch services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cas-space) CAS Space offers commercial spaceflight, dedicated to providing top-tier launch services. *Founded* 2018 Beijing **$8.3M** last round Apr 2024
- 14 [**Kintra Fibers** Kintra Fibers is a materials science company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kintra-fibers) Kintra Fibers is a materials science company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$7.9M** last round Jan 2023
- 15 [**Soliyarn** Soliyarn is a sustainable textile technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing eco-friendly fabric finishes using its proprietary Chemical Vapor De](https://millionrounds.com/company/soliyarn) Soliyarn is a sustainable textile technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing eco-friendly fabric finishes using its proprietary Chemical Vapor De *Founded* 2018 Boston, United States **$6.5M** last round May 2022
- 16 [**Phononic Vibes** Phononic Vibes introduces a new patented technology for vibration and noise control and isolation, with a circular economy approach.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phononic-vibes) Phononic Vibes introduces a new patented technology for vibration and noise control and isolation, with a circular economy approach. *Founded* 2018 Milano, Italy **$6.2M** last round Oct 2026
- 17 [**CleanTech Strategies** CleanTech Strategies (CTS) is a subject matter expert firm specializing in energy storage, microgrids, renewables, and advanced materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cleantech-strategies) CleanTech Strategies (CTS) is a subject matter expert firm specializing in energy storage, microgrids, renewables, and advanced materials. *Founded* 2018 Seattle, United States **$5.0M** last round Apr 2024
- 18 [**Matereal** MateReal develops & operates virtual YouTuber utilizing 3D/VR technology & latest marketing technology, and develops a promote business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matereal) MateReal develops & operates virtual YouTuber utilizing 3D/VR technology & latest marketing technology, and develops a promote business. *Founded* 2018 United States **$4.5M** last round Jul 2024
- 19 [**Phosio Corporation** Phosio Corporation is an advanced materials company based in Corvallis, Oregon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phosio-corporation) Phosio Corporation is an advanced materials company based in Corvallis, Oregon. *Founded* 2018 Corvallis, United States **$4.3M** last round May 2026
- 20 [**Sunthetics** Sunthetics offers an easy-to-use machine-learning platform that enables up to 32x faster development of new medicine, materials, chemical processes and formulations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunthetics) 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* 2018 San Marcos, United States **$4.0M** last round Nov 2024
- 21 [**Carbonova** Carbonova is a company that develops carbon nanofibres for its extraordinary market applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbonova) Carbonova is a company that develops carbon nanofibres for its extraordinary market applications. *Founded* 2018 Calgary, Canada **$3.7M** last round Dec 2025
- 22 [**Poseidon Plastics** Poseidon Plastics is a high-tech speciality chemical recycling company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poseidon-plastics) Poseidon Plastics is a high-tech speciality chemical recycling company. *Founded* 2018 Redcar **$3.4M** last round Oct 2020
- 23 [**Lectrolyst** Lectrolyst uses electricity to transform waste CO2 combined with renewable feedstocks into fine chemical ingredients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lectrolyst) Lectrolyst uses electricity to transform waste CO2 combined with renewable feedstocks into fine chemical ingredients. *Founded* 2018 Newark, United States **$3.4M** last round Jun 2023
- 24 [**PLASTICFRI** GreenTech company from Sweden with a breakthrough technology turning agricultural waste to eco-friendly products for replacing plastics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plasticfri) GreenTech company from Sweden with a breakthrough technology turning agricultural waste to eco-friendly products for replacing plastics. *Founded* 2018 Stockholm, Sweden **$3.2M** last round Dec 2023
- 25 [**Membio** Membio is a data-driven engagement platform built for associations and multiple listing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/membio) Membio is a data-driven engagement platform built for associations and multiple listing services. *Founded* 2018 Portland, United States **$3.2M** last round Apr 2020
- 26 [**Mycocycle** Converting waste streams into value streams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mycocycle) Converting waste streams into value streams. *Founded* 2018 Bolingbrook, United States **$3.2M** last round Jul 2026
- 27 [**HighT-Tech Inc.** HighT-Tech Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hight-tech-inc) HighT-Tech Inc. *Founded* 2018 Beltsville, United States **$3.0M**
- 28 [**Molten Salt Solutions** Molten Salt Solutions is an advanced nuclear materials company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.](https://millionrounds.com/company/molten-salt-solutions) Molten Salt Solutions is an advanced nuclear materials company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. *Founded* 2018 Santa Fe, United States **$3.0M** last round Oct 2025
- 29 [**AvantGuard** AvantGuard is developing the next generation of antimicrobial products to provide long lasting protection against pathogens](https://millionrounds.com/company/avantguard) AvantGuard is developing the next generation of antimicrobial products to provide long lasting protection against pathogens *Founded* 2018 Ithaca, United States **$2.6M** last round Feb 2026
- 30 [**QSimulate** QSimulate, also known as Quantum Simulation Technologies Inc., is a Boston-based biotech software company specializing in quantum simulation technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qsimulate) QSimulate, also known as Quantum Simulation Technologies Inc., is a Boston-based biotech software company specializing in quantum simulation technology. *Founded* 2018 Boston, United States **$2.5M** last round Nov 2023
- 31 [**Chromatwist** ChromaTwist Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacture of dyes and pigments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chromatwist) ChromaTwist Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacture of dyes and pigments. *Founded* 2018 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$2.3M** last round Apr 2026
- 32 [**Evercloak** Evercloak is a cleantech startup that specializes in manufacturing ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evercloak) Evercloak is a cleantech startup that specializes in manufacturing ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films. *Founded* 2018 Waterloo, Canada **$1.7M** last round Oct 2026
- 33 [**Mesosil** Mesosil is a Toronto-based company specializing in anti-infective materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mesosil) Mesosil is a Toronto-based company specializing in anti-infective materials. *Founded* 2018 Toronto, Canada **$1.6M** last round Jun 2024
- 34 [**Multiscale Systems** Multiscale Systems is an advanced material manufacturing firm.](https://millionrounds.com/company/multiscale-systems) Multiscale Systems is an advanced material manufacturing firm. *Founded* 2018 Worcester, United States **$1.1M** last round Jul 2024
- 35 [**Radical Plastics** Radical Plastics is a radical solution to plastic pollution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radical-plastics) Radical Plastics is a radical solution to plastic pollution. *Founded* 2018 Beverly, United States **$1.0M** last round May 2025
- 36 [**Carbon Mobile** The Future Standard Of Smart Materials Sustainable, Lighter, Stronger, Connected Hardware in electronics and e-mobility](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbon-mobile) The Future Standard Of Smart Materials Sustainable, Lighter, Stronger, Connected Hardware in electronics and e-mobility *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$1.0M** last round Aug 2022
- 37 [**spotLESS Materials** spotLESS Materials is a materials coatings company founded in May 2018 and based in State College, Pennsylvania.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spotless-materials) spotLESS Materials is a materials coatings company founded in May 2018 and based in State College, Pennsylvania. *Founded* 2018 State College, United States **$900K** last round Dec 2021
- 38 [**Coloursmith Labs Inc.** Coloursmith Labs Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coloursmith-labs-inc) Coloursmith Labs Inc. *Founded* 2018 Halifax, Canada **$398K** last round Jul 2021
- 39 [**Conox** Conox is a research and development company that created the Conox glass products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/conox) Conox is a research and development company that created the Conox glass products. *Founded* 2018 Spring **$256K** last round Aug 2020

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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