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Chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2020
42 chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2020 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 42 that have raised the most, $405M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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traceless materialstraceless materials is a female-founded startup based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on creating sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.traceless materials is a female-founded startup based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on creating sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.
Founded 2020Hamburg, Germany$39Mlast round Sept 2023 - 2
Lithium de franceLithium de France is an independent French operator founded in 2020 and based in Alsace.Lithium de France is an independent French operator founded in 2020 and based in Alsace.
Founded 2020Haguenau, France$38Mlast round May 2026 - 3
HAMR EnergyHydrogen assisted molecular recycling (HAMR) allows waste to be converted into chemicals for building products and fuels.Hydrogen assisted molecular recycling (HAMR) allows waste to be converted into chemicals for building products and fuels.
Founded 2020Melbourne, Australia$32Mlast round Jul 2026 - 4
SwaySway Innovation Co., also known as Sway, is a California-based cleantech and materials company focused on developing sustainable packaging solutions.Sway Innovation Co., also known as Sway, is a California-based cleantech and materials company focused on developing sustainable packaging solutions.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$25Mlast round Jan 2024 - 5
DePolyDePoly has developed chemical process that converts unsorted, dirty, post-consumer PET plastic items into virgin grade raw materials.DePoly has developed chemical process that converts unsorted, dirty, post-consumer PET plastic items into virgin grade raw materials.
Founded 2020Sion, Switzerland$23Mlast round Feb 2026 - 6
FuellaFuella is a pure-play developer of large-scale green hydrogen projects.Fuella is a pure-play developer of large-scale green hydrogen projects.
Founded 2020Bergen, Norway$22Mlast round Jul 2023 - 7
FibreCoatFibreCoat is a German materials technology company based in Aachen, founded in 2020 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University.FibreCoat is a German materials technology company based in Aachen, founded in 2020 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University.
Founded 2020Aachen, Germany$21Mlast round Dec 2024 - 8Lianghang Metal MaterialsLianghang Metal Materials is a metal component manufacturer that focuses on titanium alloy component forming and processing services.
Lianghang Metal Materials is a metal component manufacturer that focuses on titanium alloy component forming and processing services.
Founded 2020Yubei$21Mlast round Jul 2024 - 9
Ming Gallium SemiconductorMing Gallium Semiconductor research and develops gallium oxide materials and power devices for semiconductors.Ming Gallium Semiconductor research and develops gallium oxide materials and power devices for semiconductors.
Founded 2020China$16Mlast round Jan 2026 - 10
Novalith TechnologiesNovalith Technologies is a climate technology company that uses carbon dioxide to simplify lithium chemicals production.Novalith Technologies is a climate technology company that uses carbon dioxide to simplify lithium chemicals production.
Founded 2020Sydney, Australia$15Mlast round Apr 2023 - 11
TopOlefin TechnologyTopOlefin Technology engages in the research, development and production of advanced, green, intelligent and high-end polymer new materials.TopOlefin Technology engages in the research, development and production of advanced, green, intelligent and high-end polymer new materials.
Founded 2020Quzhou$14Mlast round Nov 2023 - 12
Simetric SemiconductorSimetric Semiconductor is a semiconductor equipment company that focuses integrated solutions in manufacturing advanced packaging materials.Simetric Semiconductor is a semiconductor equipment company that focuses integrated solutions in manufacturing advanced packaging materials.
Founded 2020China$14Mlast round Nov 2023 - 13LegendsemiLegendsemi focuses on the development and design of high-performance analog and mixed-signal chips.
Legendsemi focuses on the development and design of high-performance analog and mixed-signal chips.
Founded 2020Haidian$14Mlast round Jun 2023 - 14
SimplifyberSimplifyber is a climate-tech and advanced manufacturing company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with operations in Brooklyn, New York.Simplifyber is a climate-tech and advanced manufacturing company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with operations in Brooklyn, New York.
Founded 2020Morrisville, United States$12Mlast round Apr 2025 - 15
FAIRMATFAIRMAT is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris.FAIRMAT is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris.
Founded 2020Paris, France$12Mlast round Nov 2025 - 16
CorePower MagneticsCorePower Magnetics is a technology startup based in Pittsburgh, founded in June 2020.CorePower Magnetics is a technology startup based in Pittsburgh, founded in June 2020.
Founded 2020Pittsburgh, United States$11Mlast round Sept 2026 - 17
ConcreteneConcretene is a concrete alternative that is designed to provide a viable CO2 reduction technology in the construction industry.
Concretene is a concrete alternative that is designed to provide a viable CO2 reduction technology in the construction industry.
Founded 2020Manchester, United Kingdom$9.9Mlast round Oct 2026 - 18
Materials MarketMaterials Market is a UK-based digital marketplace that connects trade professionals and DIY customers with a network of over 1,000 suppliers for purchasing bulMaterials Market is a UK-based digital marketplace that connects trade professionals and DIY customers with a network of over 1,000 suppliers for purchasing bul
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$8.7Mlast round Aug 2026 - 19
Copernic CatalystsCopernic Catalysts is a startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on designing sustainable catalysts for zero-carbon chemicals and e-fuels, particularlCopernic Catalysts is a startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on designing sustainable catalysts for zero-carbon chemicals and e-fuels, particularl
Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$8.0Mlast round Nov 2024 - 20Lattice Grand Advanced Material TechnologyLattice Grand Advanced Material Technology is a manufacturer of high thermal conductivity, thin film circuit ceramic substrates.
Lattice Grand Advanced Material Technology is a manufacturer of high thermal conductivity, thin film circuit ceramic substrates.
Founded 2020Nanchangshi, United States$7.8Mlast round Dec 2021 - 21
QustomDotQustomDot is a Belgian company specializing in quantum dot technology, particularly in display color conversion.QustomDot is a Belgian company specializing in quantum dot technology, particularly in display color conversion.
Founded 2020Ghent, Belgium$5.3Mlast round Dec 2024 - 22
Mushroom MaterialWith the global shift towards sustainability, there is a demand for eco friendly materials.With the global shift towards sustainability, there is a demand for eco friendly materials.
Founded 2020Auckland, New Zealand$5.1Mlast round Aug 2024 - 23
NanomoxNanomox is a London-based sustainable chemistry startup founded in 2020.Nanomox is a London-based sustainable chemistry startup founded in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$4.2Mlast round Feb 2026 - 24
Danish GrapheneAdvanced materials companyAdvanced materials company
Founded 2020Vejle, Denmark$4.0Mlast round Sept 2023 - 25
Lineat CompositesLineat Composites Limited is a British advanced materials technology company based in Bristol, with operational facilities in Barry, Wales.Lineat Composites Limited is a British advanced materials technology company based in Bristol, with operational facilities in Barry, Wales.
Founded 2020Chepstow, United Kingdom$3.3Mlast round Apr 2026 - 26
Gozen BioworksGozen Bioworks is a multidisciplinary material science and design company.Gozen Bioworks is a multidisciplinary material science and design company.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$3.3Mlast round Oct 2023 - 27
MECAWAREMECAWARE mission is to speed up strategic autonomy thanks to resource circularity and the intelligence of the material cycle.MECAWARE mission is to speed up strategic autonomy thanks to resource circularity and the intelligence of the material cycle.
Founded 2020Béthune, France$3.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 28
Reusables.comReusables.com is a Canadian technology platform focused on the circular economy.Reusables.com is a Canadian technology platform focused on the circular economy.
Founded 2020Vancouver, Canada$2.6Mlast round Apr 2025 - 29
SaltyCoSaltyCo is a material science company that makes planet-positive textiles.SaltyCo is a material science company that makes planet-positive textiles.
Founded 2020Bristol, United Kingdom$2.6Mlast round Jun 2025 - 30
Integrals PowerIntegrals Power is a battery nanomaterial company.Integrals Power is a battery nanomaterial company.
Founded 2020Willen, United Kingdom$2.2Mlast round Jul 2026 - 31Qingde Hydrogen EnergyQingde Hydrogen Energy is a producer of hydrogen energy storage and utilization products and technical services.
Qingde Hydrogen Energy is a producer of hydrogen energy storage and utilization products and technical services.
Founded 2020Nanjing$1.7Mlast round Dec 2022 - 32
CancrieCancrie Private Limited is a clean-tech and advanced materials startup founded in 2020 by Akshay Jain and Mahi Singh, based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.Cancrie Private Limited is a clean-tech and advanced materials startup founded in 2020 by Akshay Jain and Mahi Singh, based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Founded 2020Jaipur, United States$1.2Mlast round Jan 2025 - 33
Radiant MatterRadiant Matter is a London-based material innovation company founded in 2018.Radiant Matter is a London-based material innovation company founded in 2018.
Founded 2020United Kingdom$1.1Mlast round Mar 2024 - 34
RelementRelement is a Dutch company focused on producing specialty bio-based aromatic chemicals from renewable, non-edible biomass residues.Relement is a Dutch company focused on producing specialty bio-based aromatic chemicals from renewable, non-edible biomass residues.
Founded 2020Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands$1.1Mlast round Jun 2022 - 35
Irradiant TechnologiesIrradiant Technologies develops implosion fabrication lithography for chemically amplified high throughput micro-fabrication.Irradiant Technologies develops implosion fabrication lithography for chemically amplified high throughput micro-fabrication.
Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$750Klast round Jul 2024 - 36
BiosensBIOSENS is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing diagnostics through innovative point-of-care (POC) solutions.BIOSENS is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing diagnostics through innovative point-of-care (POC) solutions.
Founded 2020Sao Leopoldo, Brazil$342Klast round Feb 2025 - 37
Optical WatersOptical Waters offers ultraviolet optical fibre solutions for disinfecting small channels and complex geometries.Optical Waters offers ultraviolet optical fibre solutions for disinfecting small channels and complex geometries.
Founded 2020Amherst, United States$255Klast round Jan 2022 - 38
NanoionixNanoionix develops engineered materials that protect the environment and enhance our quality of life.Nanoionix develops engineered materials that protect the environment and enhance our quality of life.
Founded 2020Farmington, United States$200Klast round Jul 2023 - 39
TyfastTyfast is a manufacturer of batteries and semiconductors.Tyfast is a manufacturer of batteries and semiconductors.
Founded 2020San Diego, United States$100Klast round Aug 2025 - 40
CarbonwaveCarbonwave is a Public Benefit Corporation based in the U.S., founded in January 2020.Carbonwave is a Public Benefit Corporation based in the U.S., founded in January 2020.
Founded 2020Puerto Morelos, United States$100Klast round Jan 2024 - 41
Minerva LithiumMinerva Lithium develops direct lithium extraction technology to provide global solutions to lithium brine industries.Minerva Lithium develops direct lithium extraction technology to provide global solutions to lithium brine industries.
Founded 2020Greensboro, United States$75Klast round Sept 2022 - 42
SilarTekSilarTek develops solar silicon technology with the aim of producing solar panels more accessible to a wider audience.SilarTek develops solar silicon technology with the aim of producing solar panels more accessible to a wider audience.
Founded 2020Leominster, United States$65Klast round Apr 2022
Hamburg, Germany
Haguenau, France
Melbourne, Australia
Los Angeles, United States
Sion, Switzerland
Bergen, Norway
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Manchester, United Kingdom
Ghent, Belgium
Auckland, New Zealand
Vejle, Denmark
Istanbul, Türkiye
Vancouver, Canada
Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
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