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Chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2019
52 chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2019 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.4B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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USA Rare EarthUSA Rare Earth is a mining and advanced materials company that produces critical minerals and permanent magnets.USA Rare Earth is a mining and advanced materials company that produces critical minerals and permanent magnets.
Founded 2019Stillwater, United States$2.7Blast round Sept 2026 - 2
Phoenix TailingsFounded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals.Founded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals.
Founded 2019Woburn, United States$530Mlast round Jun 2026 - 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
Tungsten WestTungsten West is a mining development company.Tungsten West is a mining development company.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$261Mlast round Aug 2026 - 5
CambiumCambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.Cambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.
Founded 2019El Segundo, United States$100Mlast round Jan 2025 - 6
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 - 7
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 - 8
Princeton NuEnergyPrinceton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.
Founded 2019Bordentown, United States$50Mlast round Aug 2026 - 9
NanoTech MaterialsNanoTech Materials, Inc.NanoTech Materials, Inc.
Founded 2019Houston, United States$29Mlast round Apr 2026 - 10
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 - 11
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 - 12
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 - 13
Modern SynthesisModern Synthesis works with bacteria to commercially develop a new class of biobased textiles which meet the complex needs of the market.Modern Synthesis works with bacteria to commercially develop a new class of biobased textiles which meet the complex needs of the market.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Feb 2025 - 14
Resource ChemicalReSource is turning CO2 to make high performance plastics that does not accumulate in the environmentReSource is turning CO2 to make high performance plastics that does not accumulate in the environment
Founded 2019Oakland, United States$15Mlast round Mar 2025 - 15
BIOWEGBIOWEG is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in sustainable, bio-based high-performance ingredients.BIOWEG is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in sustainable, bio-based high-performance ingredients.
Founded 2019Quakenbrueck, Germany$14Mlast round Sept 2026 - 16
Circular MaterialsCircular Materials S.r.l.Circular Materials S.r.l.
Founded 2019Cadoneghe, Italy$14Mlast round Jul 2026 - 17
DexMatDexMat is an advanced materials company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015.DexMat is an advanced materials company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015.
Founded 2019Houston, United States$10Mlast round Aug 2026 - 18
AeroShield MaterialsAeroShield Materials is a materials science company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 as a spinout from MIT.AeroShield Materials is a materials science company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 as a spinout from MIT.
Founded 2019Cambridge, United States$10Mlast round Oct 2026 - 19
Olive InternationalOlive International is an operator of lifestyle brands intended to develop and grow a targeting brand.
Olive International is an operator of lifestyle brands intended to develop and grow a targeting brand.
Founded 2019South Korea$7.8Mlast round Nov 2023 - 20
ReplaRepla is a plastic recycling firm that produces a rural plastic waste decomposition tank and a recycled resin purity tester.Repla is a plastic recycling firm that produces a rural plastic waste decomposition tank and a recycled resin purity tester.
Founded 2019South Korea$7.3Mlast round Jul 2024 - 21
DUDE CHEMDUDE CHEM is a Berlin-based green chemistry startup founded in 2019.DUDE CHEM is a Berlin-based green chemistry startup founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Berlin, Germany$7.0Mlast round Feb 2024 - 22
Great Lakes Crystal TechnologiesGreat Lakes Crystal Technologies offers crystal diamond materials for applications.Great Lakes Crystal Technologies offers crystal diamond materials for applications.
Founded 2019East Lansing, United States$5.4Mlast round Sept 2026 - 23
CHARBONECHARBONE Corporation is a green hydrogen company focusing on ultra-high purity hydrogen and the distribution of industrial gases.CHARBONE Corporation is a green hydrogen company focusing on ultra-high purity hydrogen and the distribution of industrial gases.
Founded 2019Brossard, Canada$3.7Mlast round Mar 2026 - 24
EcloreEclore, also known as Eclore Actuators, is a French deeptech startup founded in 2019 in Nantes.Eclore, also known as Eclore Actuators, is a French deeptech startup founded in 2019 in Nantes.
Founded 2019Nantes, France$3.6Mlast round Feb 2026 - 25
QuantistryShaping the Future of Materials with Quantum and AIShaping the Future of Materials with Quantum and AI
Founded 2019Berlin, Germany$3.3Mlast round Mar 2024 - 26
Cypris MaterialsCypris Materials is a developer of color for the paints, inks, and coatings sectors.Cypris Materials is a developer of color for the paints, inks, and coatings sectors.
Founded 2019Berkeley, United States$3.2Mlast round Nov 2023 - 27
Phaseshift TechnologiesAccelerated development of new use-case specific materials using AI and Quantum Chemistry.Accelerated development of new use-case specific materials using AI and Quantum Chemistry.
Founded 2019Canada$3.0Mlast round Oct 2024 - 28ChamtopChamtop focuses on the application basis and engineering research of new high-performance surface functional protective coating materials.
Chamtop focuses on the application basis and engineering research of new high-performance surface functional protective coating materials.
Founded 2019China$2.8Mlast round Jun 2025 - 29
WoolaWoola OÜ is an Estonian startup focused on sustainable packaging solutions for the e-commerce and luxury retail sectors.Woola OÜ is an Estonian startup focused on sustainable packaging solutions for the e-commerce and luxury retail sectors.
Founded 2019Tallinn, Estonia$2.7Mlast round Dec 2023 - 30
FibriTechFibriTech creates biodegradable materials for alternative to plastic products.FibriTech creates biodegradable materials for alternative to plastic products.
Founded 2019Warsaw, Poland$2.7Mlast round Dec 2024 - 31
Microchannel DevicesMicrochannel Devices is an Italian company specializing in the design and manufacture of micro-channel-based industrial components.Microchannel Devices is an Italian company specializing in the design and manufacture of micro-channel-based industrial components.
Founded 2019Settimo Torinese, Italy$2.0Mlast round Mar 2021 - 32
CalyoPioneering Next-Generation Deep Ultrasound - Enabling Safe Autonomous MobilityPioneering Next-Generation Deep Ultrasound - Enabling Safe Autonomous Mobility
Founded 2019Bristol, United Kingdom$1.7Mlast round Jul 2026 - 33Bead OriginBead Origin is a manufacturer of lab reagents and fuel cell catalyst products.
Bead Origin is a manufacturer of lab reagents and fuel cell catalyst products.
Founded 2019South Korea$1.5Mlast round May 2024 - 34
Green Whale GlobalGreen Whale Global strives to create a greener future through 100% compostable biodegradable plastic.Green Whale Global strives to create a greener future through 100% compostable biodegradable plastic.
Founded 2019Seoul, South Korea$1.5Mlast round Dec 2021 - 35
1s1 Energy1s1 Energy is a private cleantech startup founded in 2019, focused on developing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers for efficient and cost-ef1s1 Energy is a private cleantech startup founded in 2019, focused on developing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers for efficient and cost-ef
Founded 2019Portola Valley, United States$1.4Mlast round Oct 2024 - 36
Cellivate TechnologiesCellivate Technologies is a Singapore-based biotechnology startup founded in 2019 as a spin-off from the National University of Singapore.Cellivate Technologies is a Singapore-based biotechnology startup founded in 2019 as a spin-off from the National University of Singapore.
Founded 2019Singapore, Singapore$1.0Mlast round Aug 2024 - 37
Molecular Quantum SolutionsMolecular Quantum Solutions (MQS) is a Danish technology startup founded in December 2019.Molecular Quantum Solutions (MQS) is a Danish technology startup founded in December 2019.
Founded 2019Copenhagen, Denmark$974Klast round Jun 2023 - 38
Watercress ResearchWatercress Research is a phytochemicals-based research company that originated from the University of Exeter in 2019.Watercress Research is a phytochemicals-based research company that originated from the University of Exeter in 2019.
Founded 2019Exeter, United Kingdom$927Klast round Jun 2025 - 39
BioPlaster ResearchBioPlaster Research is a Mexican biotechnology and R&D company founded in 2019.BioPlaster Research is a Mexican biotechnology and R&D company founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Progreso, Mexico$655Klast round Nov 2025 - 40
DiviGasBADUT69 hadir sebagai ruang jelajah games yang menawarkan beragam pilihan permainan untuk menemani waktu santai setiap hari.BADUT69 hadir sebagai ruang jelajah games yang menawarkan beragam pilihan permainan untuk menemani waktu santai setiap hari.
Founded 2019Singapore, Singapore$614Klast round Oct 2025 - 41
NanoloomNanoloom is creating the biodegradable material of the future from graphene that will transform industries and propel them into the future.Nanoloom is creating the biodegradable material of the future from graphene that will transform industries and propel them into the future.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$567Klast round Sept 2026 - 42
TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation Inc.TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation, Inc.TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation, Inc.
Founded 2019Birmingham, United States$535Klast round Sept 2022 - 43
coat-itCOAT-IT is a Polish technology company founded in 2019 and based in Puławy, Poland.COAT-IT is a Polish technology company founded in 2019 and based in Puławy, Poland.
Founded 2019Poland$533Klast round Aug 2020 - 44
Senoptica TechnologiesSenoptica Technologies develops a novel sensor that helps global retailers increase category sales by reducing food waste.Senoptica Technologies develops a novel sensor that helps global retailers increase category sales by reducing food waste.
Founded 2019Dublin, Ireland$324Klast round Oct 2024 - 45
Green Solutions GroupGreen Solutions Group specializes in developing nontoxic embalming and tissue preservation products.Green Solutions Group specializes in developing nontoxic embalming and tissue preservation products.
Founded 2019Salisbury, United States$300Klast round Mar 2023 - 46
Telescope InnovationsTelescope Innovations is a chemical manufacturing company that provides contract research, automation products, and IP licensing services.Telescope Innovations is a chemical manufacturing company that provides contract research, automation products, and IP licensing services.
Founded 2019Vancouver, Canada$226Klast round Nov 2025 - 47
ShadezShadez Home Interiors Private Limited is a Mumbai-based company specializing in home interiors and painting services.Shadez Home Interiors Private Limited is a Mumbai-based company specializing in home interiors and painting services.
Founded 2019Mumbai, India$200Klast round Sept 2021 - 48
FuelGems Inc.The most advanced and powerful multi-action fuel additive on the market.The most advanced and powerful multi-action fuel additive on the market.
Founded 2019Austin, United States$105Klast round Nov 2023 - 49
Gekko PhotonicsGekko Photonics is a Polish deep-tech company founded in 2019 in Wroclaw.Gekko Photonics is a Polish deep-tech company founded in 2019 in Wroclaw.
Founded 2019Wroclaw, Poland$100Klast round Jan 2024 - 50
PHAXTECPHAXTEC produces sustainable and natural material solutions with PHA.PHAXTEC produces sustainable and natural material solutions with PHA.
Founded 2019Wake Forest, United States$75Klast round Sept 2022
Stillwater, United States
London, United Kingdom
Jyvaeskylae, Finland
Paris, France
Muenster, Germany
Cadoneghe, Italy
South Korea
Brossard, Canada
China
Tallinn, Estonia
Warsaw, Poland
Singapore, Singapore
Copenhagen, Denmark
Progreso, Mexico
Dublin, Ireland
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