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Chemicals & Materials startups in the United Kingdom
84 chemicals & Materials startups in the United Kingdom have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.7B between them, with London the most common home.
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CuspAICuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$950Mlast round Jul 2026 - 2
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 - 3
Monolith AIMonolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development.Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$265Mlast round Jul 2025 - 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
NotplaNotpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier.Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$89Mlast round Jul 2026 - 6
ThreadThread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well.Thread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$81Mlast round Dec 2025 - 7
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 - 8
ParagrafParagraf is a pioneering company specializing in graphene-based electronic devices, having been established in 2015 as a spin-off from the University of Cambridge.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 2018Somersham, United Kingdom$76Mlast round Aug 2025 - 9
FluoRokFluoRok is a deep-tech chemical manufacturing startup based in Oxford, England, founded in June 2022 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford.FluoRok is a deep-tech chemical manufacturing startup based in Oxford, England, founded in June 2022 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford.
Founded 2022Oxford, United Kingdom$46Mlast round Nov 2026 - 10
HaydaleHaydale offers a patent proprietary scalable plasma process to functionalise graphene and other nanomaterials.Haydale offers a patent proprietary scalable plasma process to functionalise graphene and other nanomaterials.
Founded 2010Loughborough, United Kingdom$41Mlast round Dec 2025 - 11
Fine IndustriesFine Industries hosts the equinITy, a product designed as an intelligent training system for the racehorse industry.Fine Industries hosts the equinITy, a product designed as an intelligent training system for the racehorse industry.
Founded 1977Middlesbrough, United Kingdom$39Mlast round Nov 2013 - 12
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 - 13IRRESISTIBLE MATERIALSBirmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ, United Kingdom.
Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ, United Kingdom.
Founded 2010United Kingdom$36Mlast round Feb 2026 - 14
iGiiiGii is a Scotland-based advanced materials company founded in 2016, previously known as Integrated Graphene.iGii is a Scotland-based advanced materials company founded in 2016, previously known as Integrated Graphene.
Founded 2016Stirling, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Sept 2026 - 15
AnaphiteAnaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
Founded 2018Bristol, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Apr 2026 - 16
PuraffinityPuraffinity is a London-based technology company founded in 2015 as a spinout from Imperial College London.Puraffinity is a London-based technology company founded in 2015 as a spinout from Imperial College London.
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Sept 2024 - 17
D3OD3O is a British engineering, design, and technology company based in Croydon, specializing in impact protection and shock absorption solutions.D3O is a British engineering, design, and technology company based in Croydon, specializing in impact protection and shock absorption solutions.
Founded 2001Croydon, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Apr 2015 - 18
OCEANIUMOceanium develops innovative, all-natural food and nutraceutical products and sustainable materials from sustainably-sourced seaweed.Oceanium develops innovative, all-natural food and nutraceutical products and sustainable materials from sustainably-sourced seaweed.
Founded -Oban, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Apr 2025 - 19
CorrosionRADARSmarter infrastructure using Industrial Internet of Things and Predictive AnalyticsSmarter infrastructure using Industrial Internet of Things and Predictive Analytics
Founded 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Sept 2024 - 20
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 - 21
AdaptavateAdaptavate is focussing on developing and commercialising material solutions that disrupt the conventional construction industry.Adaptavate is focussing on developing and commercialising material solutions that disrupt the conventional construction industry.
Founded 2014Stonehouse, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Oct 2026 - 22
NaturbeadsNaturbeads is scaling up the technology to manufacture cellulose beads and replace plastic microbeads intentionally added to many productsNaturbeads is scaling up the technology to manufacture cellulose beads and replace plastic microbeads intentionally added to many products
Founded 2018Bath, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Apr 2026 - 23
GLITTERINTECH LTDGlitterin Tech develops fabless silicon photonic integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems for spectroscopy and optical computing.Glitterin Tech develops fabless silicon photonic integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems for spectroscopy and optical computing.
Founded -Cambridge, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Jul 2026 - 24C-CaptureC-Capture is the maker of Survive Drive, a special flash drive that backs up & puts your computer data in the palm of your hand.
C-Capture is the maker of Survive Drive, a special flash drive that backs up & puts your computer data in the palm of your hand.
Founded 2013United Kingdom$14Mlast round Aug 2025 - 25
Promethean ParticlesPromethean Particles is a UK-based chemical manufacturing company that specializes in the industrial-scale production of advanced materials, particularly Metal-Promethean Particles is a UK-based chemical manufacturing company that specializes in the industrial-scale production of advanced materials, particularly Metal-
Founded 2008Nottingham, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Jul 2024 - 26
PercepticThe AI operating system for drug development.The AI operating system for drug development.
Founded 2024United Kingdom$12Mlast round May 2026 - 27
CelluCompCelluComp is a material science company developing high performance products based on sustainable resources.CelluComp is a material science company developing high performance products based on sustainable resources.
Founded 2006Burntisland, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Jul 2026 - 28
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 - 29
QV BioelectronicsQV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer.QV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer.
Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$9.8Mlast round Jan 2026 - 30
TerrafendTerrafend is a cleantech innovator based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK, founded in February 2012.Terrafend is a cleantech innovator based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK, founded in February 2012.
Founded 2013Maidenhead, United Kingdom$9.2Mlast round Jul 2026 - 31
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 - 32
BockatechBockatech Ltd is a UK-based company focused on sustainable packaging technology.Bockatech Ltd is a UK-based company focused on sustainable packaging technology.
Founded 2015Warrington, United Kingdom$8.1Mlast round Sept 2025 - 33
PolaronPolaron is a startup specializing in AI-driven materials design.Polaron is a startup specializing in AI-driven materials design.
Founded 2023London, United Kingdom$8.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 34
Romco GroupRomco Group is a UK-based multinational company focused on non-ferrous metals recycling.Romco Group is a UK-based multinational company focused on non-ferrous metals recycling.
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Feb 2022 - 35
Watson BrownWatson Brown HSM Limited develops and supplies polymer recycling technologies based on the principles of Mechanochemistry.Watson Brown HSM Limited develops and supplies polymer recycling technologies based on the principles of Mechanochemistry.
Founded 1997United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Sept 2008 - 36
SOLVE ChemistrySOLVE Chemistry is a London-based chemical technology company founded in 2024.SOLVE Chemistry is a London-based chemical technology company founded in 2024.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$6.3Mlast round Nov 2025 - 37
Hexigone InhibitorsHexigone is an agile and progressive pigment company that works with multi-nationals to provide environmentally responsive coatings.Hexigone is an agile and progressive pigment company that works with multi-nationals to provide environmentally responsive coatings.
Founded 2016Wales, United Kingdom$5.3Mlast round Jun 2026 - 38
Biomicrogels GroupBiomicrogels Group is the developer and patent holder for biomicrogels capable of addressing the global environmental problemsBiomicrogels Group is the developer and patent holder for biomicrogels capable of addressing the global environmental problems
Founded 2015Oxford, United Kingdom$5.3Mlast round Jan 2022 - 39
LUX AssureLUX Assure specializes in delivering robust, highly sensitive, and simple to use chemical monitoring technologies.LUX Assure specializes in delivering robust, highly sensitive, and simple to use chemical monitoring technologies.
Founded 2001United Kingdom$5.0Mlast round Feb 2013 - 40
SparxellSparxell is a UK-based biotechnology company and a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, founded in 2022.Sparxell is a UK-based biotechnology company and a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, founded in 2022.
Founded 2023Cambridge, United Kingdom$5.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 41
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 - 42
Eterna RegenerativesEterna Regeneratives is a provider of a biomaterials platform for tissue regeneration.Eterna Regeneratives is a provider of a biomaterials platform for tissue regeneration.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Sept 2026 - 43
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 - 44
Tolemy BioTolemy Bio is a biotechnology startup founded in 2024 by Alex Ward and Caelan Anderson, with headquarters in Cambridge, UK, and Barcelona, Spain.Tolemy Bio is a biotechnology startup founded in 2024 by Alex Ward and Caelan Anderson, with headquarters in Cambridge, UK, and Barcelona, Spain.
Founded 2024Barcelona, United Kingdom$3.1Mlast round Nov 2026 - 45
AmpliSiAmpliSi focuses on sustainable porous silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries.AmpliSi focuses on sustainable porous silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries.
Founded -Sheffield, United Kingdom$2.7Mlast round Mar 2026 - 46
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 - 47LC AuxeTecLC AuxeTec is a materials company based on synthetic auxetic materials that enables resistance to high impact applications.
LC AuxeTec is a materials company based on synthetic auxetic materials that enables resistance to high impact applications.
Founded -United Kingdom$2.5Mlast round Apr 2023 - 48
NiTech SolutionsNiTech Solutions Ltd is a UK-based technology and equipment supplier specializing in continuous manufacturing processes.NiTech Solutions Ltd is a UK-based technology and equipment supplier specializing in continuous manufacturing processes.
Founded 2004Edinburgh, United Kingdom$2.5Mlast round Aug 2026 - 49
ChromatwistChromaTwist Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacture of dyes and pigments.ChromaTwist Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacture of dyes and pigments.
Founded 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom$2.3Mlast round Apr 2026 - 50
Integrals PowerIntegrals Power is a battery nanomaterial company.Integrals Power is a battery nanomaterial company.
Founded 2020Willen, United Kingdom$2.2Mlast round Jul 2026
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