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Chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2021
39 chemicals & Materials startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 39 that have raised the most, $447M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Mitra ChemMitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.Mitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Founded 2021Mountain View, United States$91Mlast round Jun 2025 - 2
LydianLydian aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrifying the chemical production process.Lydian aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrifying the chemical production process.
Founded 2021Salem, United States$44Mlast round Jan 2026 - 3
Astral SystemsAstral Systems is a Bristol-based deep-tech company focused on compact nuclear fusion technology for on-demand medical isotope production.Astral Systems is a Bristol-based deep-tech company focused on compact nuclear fusion technology for on-demand medical isotope production.
Founded 2021Hallen, United Kingdom$36Mlast round Jun 2026 - 4
HystarHystar AS is a Norwegian company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers for large-scale green hydrogen production.Hystar AS is a Norwegian company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers for large-scale green hydrogen production.
Founded 2021Oslo, Norway$36Mlast round May 2025 - 5
QoriumReal Leather, ReinventedReal Leather, Reinvented
Founded 2021Maastricht, Netherlands$25Mlast round Nov 2025 - 6
Molten IndustriesMolten Industries is a cleantech startup located in Oakland, California, founded in 2021.Molten Industries is a cleantech startup located in Oakland, California, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Oakland, United States$25Mlast round Jun 2024 - 7
Trillium Renewable ChemicalsTrillium Renewable Chemicals manufactures chemicals from renewable feedstocks used in a variety of industrially important applications.Trillium Renewable Chemicals manufactures chemicals from renewable feedstocks used in a variety of industrially important applications.
Founded 2021Knoxville, United States$24Mlast round May 2026 - 8
D-CRBND-CRBN recycles CO2 for industrials through our patented CCU plasma technology.D-CRBN recycles CO2 for industrials through our patented CCU plasma technology.
Founded 2021Antwerp, Belgium$20Mlast round May 2026 - 9
FaircraftFaircraft is a biotechnology startup based in Paris, founded in 2021.Faircraft is a biotechnology startup based in Paris, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Paris, France$16Mlast round Nov 2024 - 10
GazerGazer is a semiconductor equipment and sensor developer.Gazer is a semiconductor equipment and sensor developer.
Founded 2021China$14Mlast round Dec 2025 - 11
Longsheng OptoelectronicsLongsheng Optoelectronics is a high-tech firm that specializes in manufacturing, & sale of new materials for liquid crystal dimming films.Longsheng Optoelectronics is a high-tech firm that specializes in manufacturing, & sale of new materials for liquid crystal dimming films.
Founded 2021China$14Mlast round Jan 2024 - 12Saimai Measurement and ControlSaimai Measurement and Control is a manufacturer of semiconductor radio frequency test equipment.
Saimai Measurement and Control is a manufacturer of semiconductor radio frequency test equipment.
Founded 2021Suzhou$14Mlast round Sept 2025 - 13Nostalgia TechnologyNostalgia Technology is a MicroLED chip and device design and development company.
Nostalgia Technology is a MicroLED chip and device design and development company.
Founded 2021Suzhou$14Mlast round Mar 2024 - 14
Prometheus MaterialsPrometheus Materials develops bio-cement with zero carbon emissions to reduce the global CO2 emissions.Prometheus Materials develops bio-cement with zero carbon emissions to reduce the global CO2 emissions.
Founded 2021Boulder, United States$10Mlast round Nov 2024 - 15
MatiumMatium is a SaaS/Marketplace automating raw material markets.Matium is a SaaS/Marketplace automating raw material markets.
Founded 2021Millersville, United States$8.9Mlast round Oct 2026 - 16
Uplift360Uplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence andUplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence and
Founded 2021Luxembourg City, Luxembourg$8.7Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17
CovaloCovalo is the largest ingredients discovery and data platform for the personal care industry, launched in 2021 and based in Switzerland.Covalo is the largest ingredients discovery and data platform for the personal care industry, launched in 2021 and based in Switzerland.
Founded 2021Zuerich, Switzerland$5.3Mlast round Apr 2026 - 18
MattiqMattiq is a materials design and development firm focused on clean chemistry, established in 2021 as a spin-off from Northwestern University’s International InsMattiq is a materials design and development firm focused on clean chemistry, established in 2021 as a spin-off from Northwestern University’s International Ins
Founded 2021Chicago, United States$4.5Mlast round Dec 2024 - 19
DMATDMAT is an Italian deep-tech startup founded in 2021, specializing in the development of innovative concrete formulas and fillers.DMAT is an Italian deep-tech startup founded in 2021, specializing in the development of innovative concrete formulas and fillers.
Founded 2021Milan, Italy$4.5Mlast round Oct 2025 - 20
Cosmic Shielding CorporationCosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) is an aerospace and defense technology firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) is an aerospace and defense technology firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded 2021Huntsville, United States$4.0Mlast round Jul 2025 - 21
ThinkMetalThinkMetal is a Chennai-based deep-tech startup founded in 2021, specializing in compact metal 3D printers and a comprehensive metal additive manufacturing ecosystem.ThinkMetal is a Chennai-based deep-tech startup founded in 2021, specializing in compact metal 3D printers and a comprehensive metal additive manufacturing ecosystem.
Founded 2021Chennai, India$2.8Mlast round Oct 2026 - 22
Heartwood BiomassHeartwood Biomass is a wood products manufacturer based in Wallowa, Oregon.Heartwood Biomass is a wood products manufacturer based in Wallowa, Oregon.
Founded 2021Wallowa, United States$2.2Mlast round Oct 2025 - 23
EnoflexEnoflex Limited is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in cost-effective composite pipes for the energy transition.Enoflex Limited is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in cost-effective composite pipes for the energy transition.
Founded 2021United Kingdom$2.1Mlast round Nov 2024 - 24
MovopackMovopack is a Milan-based startup founded in 2021 that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions for the e-commerce and retail sectors.Movopack is a Milan-based startup founded in 2021 that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions for the e-commerce and retail sectors.
Founded 2021Milan, Italy$2.1Mlast round Nov 2024 - 25
Dragonfly Advanced MaterialsDragonfly Advanced Materials is a UK-based company specializing in advanced materials, particularly as the sole producer of silica aerogels in the UK.Dragonfly Advanced Materials is a UK-based company specializing in advanced materials, particularly as the sole producer of silica aerogels in the UK.
Founded 2021Prudhoe, United Kingdom$2.0Mlast round Sept 2026 - 26
GreenextGreenext specializes in sustainable fashion, lifestyle products, and professional services.
Greenext specializes in sustainable fashion, lifestyle products, and professional services.
Founded 2021France$2.0Mlast round Jul 2010 - 27
Renegade PlasticsRenegade Plastics offers an alternative to PVC-coated fabrics for a circular plastics economy in industry and agriculture.Renegade Plastics offers an alternative to PVC-coated fabrics for a circular plastics economy in industry and agriculture.
Founded 2021Green Bay, United States$2.0Mlast round Oct 2026 - 28
SoarceSoarce synergizes seaweed and nanotechnology to produce high performing, protective, and low-carbon fabrics and leathers.Soarce synergizes seaweed and nanotechnology to produce high performing, protective, and low-carbon fabrics and leathers.
Founded 2021Orlando, United States$2.0Mlast round Mar 2026 - 29
ReCatalystReCatalyst develops next-generation PEM fuel cell catalysts.ReCatalyst develops next-generation PEM fuel cell catalysts.
Founded 2021Ljubljana, Slovenia$1.9Mlast round Jul 2023 - 30
PirtaPirta is a passive cooling technology firm based in Harrogate, UK, focused on developing climate-cooling solutions through innovative paint formulas and coatings.Pirta is a passive cooling technology firm based in Harrogate, UK, focused on developing climate-cooling solutions through innovative paint formulas and coatings.
Founded 2021Harrogate, United Kingdom$1.7Mlast round Oct 2024 - 31
High Temperature Material SystemsHigh Temperature Material Systems manufactures and develops advanced materials for the engineering industry.High Temperature Material Systems manufactures and develops advanced materials for the engineering industry.
Founded 2021Malmesbury, United Kingdom$1.7Mlast round Oct 2025 - 32
Phytolipid TechnologiesPhytolipid Technologies is specialize in the research and production of lipids in plants and algae and experts in lipid analysis.Phytolipid Technologies is specialize in the research and production of lipids in plants and algae and experts in lipid analysis.
Founded 2021Yokohama, Japan$1.5Mlast round Jun 2025 - 33
MimicreteMimicrete is a deep-tech startup based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 by researchers from the University of Cambridge.Mimicrete is a deep-tech startup based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Founded 2021Cambridge, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Mar 2026 - 34
OptikanOptikan is a French deep-tech startup based in Blanquefort, Bordeaux, founded in 2021.Optikan is a French deep-tech startup based in Blanquefort, Bordeaux, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Blanquefort, France$905Klast round Jun 2024 - 35
ChemCloudChemCloud is a Melbourne-based digital platform established in 2021 that focuses on transforming procurement and sales processes in the chemical industry.ChemCloud is a Melbourne-based digital platform established in 2021 that focuses on transforming procurement and sales processes in the chemical industry.
Founded 2021Hawthorn, Australia$831Klast round Jul 2022 - 36
Group1Group1 is an American company specializing in potassium-ion battery technology.Group1 is an American company specializing in potassium-ion battery technology.
Founded 2021Austin, United States$275Klast round Jan 2024 - 37
SagesSages is a manufacturing company that develops natural dyes from food waste.Sages is a manufacturing company that develops natural dyes from food waste.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$250Klast round Oct 2025 - 38
AmatecUsing High-Density Gypsum to construct more eco-friendly, cheaper, faster built, and stronger housesUsing High-Density Gypsum to construct more eco-friendly, cheaper, faster built, and stronger houses
Founded 2021Newark, United States$240Klast round Dec 2024 - 39
ThermalyticaThermalytica manufactures, researches, develops, markets, and advises on heat insulating and heat shielding materials.Thermalytica manufactures, researches, develops, markets, and advises on heat insulating and heat shielding materials.
Founded 2021Tsukuba, Japan$50Klast round Jun 2024
Mountain View, United States
Hallen, United Kingdom
Oslo, Norway
Maastricht, Netherlands
Antwerp, Belgium
Paris, France
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Zuerich, Switzerland
Milan, Italy
Chennai, India
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Yokohama, Japan
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