# Top 50 Chemicals & Materials Startups Founded in 2019 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2019, ranked by total funding raised: $4.4B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/chemicals-startups-founded-2019 (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 [**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
- 3 [**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
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**AISTI** AISTI develops wood fiber-based acoustic tiles that are carbon negative, easy to recycle and plastic-free.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aisti) AISTI develops wood fiber-based acoustic tiles that are carbon negative, easy to recycle and plastic-free. *Founded* 2019 Jyvaeskylae, Finland **$54M** last round Dec 2025
- 8 [**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
- 9 [**NanoTech Materials** NanoTech Materials, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanotech-materials) NanoTech Materials, Inc. *Founded* 2019 Houston, United States **$29M** last round Apr 2026
- 10 [**KHIMOD** KHIMOD is a French climate-tech company and a subsidiary of the ALCEN group.](https://millionrounds.com/company/khimod) KHIMOD is a French climate-tech company and a subsidiary of the ALCEN group. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$27M** last round Jul 2025
- 11 [**Fairbrics** Fairbrics is a company that gives fashion brands and their customers, and uses CO2 waste to manufacture virgin synthetic fabrics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fairbrics) Fairbrics is a company that gives fashion brands and their customers, and uses CO2 waste to manufacture virgin synthetic fabrics. *Founded* 2019 Clichy, France **$24M** last round Jan 2023
- 12 [**eeden** Eeden is a German textile-recycling technology company based in Münster, specializing in chemical recycling processes for textile waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eeden) Eeden is a German textile-recycling technology company based in Münster, specializing in chemical recycling processes for textile waste. *Founded* 2019 Muenster, Germany **$21M** last round Apr 2025
- 13 [**Modern Synthesis** Modern Synthesis works with bacteria to commercially develop a new class of biobased textiles which meet the complex needs of the market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modern-synthesis) Modern Synthesis works with bacteria to commercially develop a new class of biobased textiles which meet the complex needs of the market. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Feb 2025
- 14 [**Resource Chemical** ReSource is turning CO2 to make high performance plastics that does not accumulate in the environment](https://millionrounds.com/company/resource-chemical) ReSource is turning CO2 to make high performance plastics that does not accumulate in the environment *Founded* 2019 Oakland, United States **$15M** last round Mar 2025
- 15 [**BIOWEG** BIOWEG is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in sustainable, bio-based high-performance ingredients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioweg) BIOWEG is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019, specializing in sustainable, bio-based high-performance ingredients. *Founded* 2019 Quakenbrueck, Germany **$14M** last round Sept 2026
- 16 [**Circular Materials** Circular Materials S.r.l.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circular-materials) Circular Materials S.r.l. *Founded* 2019 Cadoneghe, Italy **$14M** last round Jul 2026
- 17 [**DexMat** DexMat is an advanced materials company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dexmat) DexMat is an advanced materials company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2019 Houston, United States **$10M** last round Aug 2026
- 18 [**AeroShield Materials** AeroShield Materials is a materials science company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 as a spinout from MIT.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aeroshield-materials) AeroShield Materials is a materials science company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 as a spinout from MIT. *Founded* 2019 Cambridge, United States **$10M** last round Oct 2026
- 19 [**Olive International** Olive International is an operator of lifestyle brands intended to develop and grow a targeting brand.](https://millionrounds.com/company/olive-international) Olive International is an operator of lifestyle brands intended to develop and grow a targeting brand. *Founded* 2019 South Korea **$7.8M** last round Nov 2023
- 20 [**Repla** Repla is a plastic recycling firm that produces a rural plastic waste decomposition tank and a recycled resin purity tester.](https://millionrounds.com/company/repla) Repla is a plastic recycling firm that produces a rural plastic waste decomposition tank and a recycled resin purity tester. *Founded* 2019 South Korea **$7.3M** last round Jul 2024
- 21 [**DUDE CHEM** DUDE CHEM is a Berlin-based green chemistry startup founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dude-chem) DUDE CHEM is a Berlin-based green chemistry startup founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Berlin, Germany **$7.0M** last round Feb 2024
- 22 [**Great Lakes Crystal Technologies** Great Lakes Crystal Technologies offers crystal diamond materials for applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/great-lakes-crystal-technologies) Great Lakes Crystal Technologies offers crystal diamond materials for applications. *Founded* 2019 East Lansing, United States **$5.4M** last round Sept 2026
- 23 [**CHARBONE** CHARBONE Corporation is a green hydrogen company focusing on ultra-high purity hydrogen and the distribution of industrial gases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/charbone) CHARBONE Corporation is a green hydrogen company focusing on ultra-high purity hydrogen and the distribution of industrial gases. *Founded* 2019 Brossard, Canada **$3.7M** last round Mar 2026
- 24 [**Eclore** Eclore, also known as Eclore Actuators, is a French deeptech startup founded in 2019 in Nantes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eclore) Eclore, also known as Eclore Actuators, is a French deeptech startup founded in 2019 in Nantes. *Founded* 2019 Nantes, France **$3.6M** last round Feb 2026
- 25 [**Quantistry** Shaping the Future of Materials with Quantum and AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantistry) Shaping the Future of Materials with Quantum and AI *Founded* 2019 Berlin, Germany **$3.3M** last round Mar 2024
- 26 [**Cypris Materials** Cypris Materials is a developer of color for the paints, inks, and coatings sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cypris-materials) Cypris Materials is a developer of color for the paints, inks, and coatings sectors. *Founded* 2019 Berkeley, United States **$3.2M** last round Nov 2023
- 27 [**Phaseshift Technologies** Accelerated development of new use-case specific materials using AI and Quantum Chemistry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phaseshift-technologies) Accelerated development of new use-case specific materials using AI and Quantum Chemistry. *Founded* 2019 Canada **$3.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 28 [**Chamtop** Chamtop focuses on the application basis and engineering research of new high-performance surface functional protective coating materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chamtop) Chamtop focuses on the application basis and engineering research of new high-performance surface functional protective coating materials. *Founded* 2019 China **$2.8M** last round Jun 2025
- 29 [**Woola** Woola OÜ is an Estonian startup focused on sustainable packaging solutions for the e-commerce and luxury retail sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/woola) Woola OÜ is an Estonian startup focused on sustainable packaging solutions for the e-commerce and luxury retail sectors. *Founded* 2019 Tallinn, Estonia **$2.7M** last round Dec 2023
- 30 [**FibriTech** FibriTech creates biodegradable materials for alternative to plastic products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fibritech) FibriTech creates biodegradable materials for alternative to plastic products. *Founded* 2019 Warsaw, Poland **$2.7M** last round Dec 2024
- 31 [**Microchannel Devices** Microchannel Devices is an Italian company specializing in the design and manufacture of micro-channel-based industrial components.](https://millionrounds.com/company/microchannel-devices) Microchannel Devices is an Italian company specializing in the design and manufacture of micro-channel-based industrial components. *Founded* 2019 Settimo Torinese, Italy **$2.0M** last round Mar 2021
- 32 [**Calyo** Pioneering Next-Generation Deep Ultrasound - Enabling Safe Autonomous Mobility](https://millionrounds.com/company/calyo) Pioneering Next-Generation Deep Ultrasound - Enabling Safe Autonomous Mobility *Founded* 2019 Bristol, United Kingdom **$1.7M** last round Jul 2026
- 33 [**Bead Origin** Bead Origin is a manufacturer of lab reagents and fuel cell catalyst products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bead-origin) Bead Origin is a manufacturer of lab reagents and fuel cell catalyst products. *Founded* 2019 South Korea **$1.5M** last round May 2024
- 34 [**Green Whale Global** Green Whale Global strives to create a greener future through 100% compostable biodegradable plastic.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-whale-global) Green Whale Global strives to create a greener future through 100% compostable biodegradable plastic. *Founded* 2019 Seoul, South Korea **$1.5M** last round Dec 2021
- 35 [**1s1 Energy** 1s1 Energy is a private cleantech startup founded in 2019, focused on developing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers for efficient and cost-ef](https://millionrounds.com/company/1s1-energy) 1s1 Energy is a private cleantech startup founded in 2019, focused on developing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers for efficient and cost-ef *Founded* 2019 Portola Valley, United States **$1.4M** last round Oct 2024
- 36 [**Cellivate Technologies** Cellivate Technologies is a Singapore-based biotechnology startup founded in 2019 as a spin-off from the National University of Singapore.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellivate-technologies) Cellivate Technologies is a Singapore-based biotechnology startup founded in 2019 as a spin-off from the National University of Singapore. *Founded* 2019 Singapore, Singapore **$1.0M** last round Aug 2024
- 37 [**Molecular Quantum Solutions** Molecular Quantum Solutions (MQS) is a Danish technology startup founded in December 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/molecular-quantum-solutions) Molecular Quantum Solutions (MQS) is a Danish technology startup founded in December 2019. *Founded* 2019 Copenhagen, Denmark **$974K** last round Jun 2023
- 38 [**Watercress Research** Watercress Research is a phytochemicals-based research company that originated from the University of Exeter in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/watercress-research) Watercress Research is a phytochemicals-based research company that originated from the University of Exeter in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Exeter, United Kingdom **$927K** last round Jun 2025
- 39 [**BioPlaster Research** BioPlaster Research is a Mexican biotechnology and R&D company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioplaster-research) BioPlaster Research is a Mexican biotechnology and R&D company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Progreso, Mexico **$655K** last round Nov 2025
- 40 [**DiviGas** BADUT69 hadir sebagai ruang jelajah games yang menawarkan beragam pilihan permainan untuk menemani waktu santai setiap hari.](https://millionrounds.com/company/divigas) BADUT69 hadir sebagai ruang jelajah games yang menawarkan beragam pilihan permainan untuk menemani waktu santai setiap hari. *Founded* 2019 Singapore, Singapore **$614K** last round Oct 2025
- 41 [**Nanoloom** Nanoloom is creating the biodegradable material of the future from graphene that will transform industries and propel them into the future.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanoloom) Nanoloom is creating the biodegradable material of the future from graphene that will transform industries and propel them into the future. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$567K** last round Sept 2026
- 42 [**TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation Inc.** TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/truspin-nanomaterial-innovation-inc) TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation, Inc. *Founded* 2019 Birmingham, United States **$535K** last round Sept 2022
- 43 [**coat-it** COAT-IT is a Polish technology company founded in 2019 and based in Puławy, Poland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coat-it) COAT-IT is a Polish technology company founded in 2019 and based in Puławy, Poland. *Founded* 2019 Poland **$533K** last round Aug 2020
- 44 [**Senoptica Technologies** Senoptica Technologies develops a novel sensor that helps global retailers increase category sales by reducing food waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/senoptica-technologies) Senoptica Technologies develops a novel sensor that helps global retailers increase category sales by reducing food waste. *Founded* 2019 Dublin, Ireland **$324K** last round Oct 2024
- 45 [**Green Solutions Group** Green Solutions Group specializes in developing nontoxic embalming and tissue preservation products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-solutions-group) Green Solutions Group specializes in developing nontoxic embalming and tissue preservation products. *Founded* 2019 Salisbury, United States **$300K** last round Mar 2023
- 46 [**Telescope Innovations** Telescope Innovations is a chemical manufacturing company that provides contract research, automation products, and IP licensing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/telescope-innovations) Telescope Innovations is a chemical manufacturing company that provides contract research, automation products, and IP licensing services. *Founded* 2019 Vancouver, Canada **$226K** last round Nov 2025
- 47 [**Shadez** Shadez Home Interiors Private Limited is a Mumbai-based company specializing in home interiors and painting services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shadez) Shadez Home Interiors Private Limited is a Mumbai-based company specializing in home interiors and painting services. *Founded* 2019 Mumbai, India **$200K** last round Sept 2021
- 48 [**FuelGems Inc.** The most advanced and powerful multi-action fuel additive on the market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fuelgems-inc) The most advanced and powerful multi-action fuel additive on the market. *Founded* 2019 Austin, United States **$105K** last round Nov 2023
- 49 [**Gekko Photonics** Gekko Photonics is a Polish deep-tech company founded in 2019 in Wroclaw.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gekko-photonics) Gekko Photonics is a Polish deep-tech company founded in 2019 in Wroclaw. *Founded* 2019 Wroclaw, Poland **$100K** last round Jan 2024
- 50 [**PHAXTEC** PHAXTEC produces sustainable and natural material solutions with PHA.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phaxtec) PHAXTEC produces sustainable and natural material solutions with PHA. *Founded* 2019 Wake Forest, United States **$75K** last round Sept 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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