# Top 50 Chemicals & Materials Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded chemicals & Materials startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $2.7B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/chemicals-startups-united-kingdom (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**CuspAI** CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cuspai) CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$950M** last round Jul 2026
- 2 [**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
- 3 [**Monolith AI** Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monolith-ai) Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$265M** last round Jul 2025
- 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 [**Notpla** Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier.](https://millionrounds.com/company/notpla) Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging startup founded in 2014 by Rodrigo García González and Pierre Paslier. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$89M** last round Jul 2026
- 6 [**Thread** Thread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thread) Thread is a clothes discovery service and personalised shop that makes it easy for people to dress well. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$81M** last round Dec 2025
- 7 [**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
- 8 [**Paragraf** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paragraf) 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* 2018 Somersham, United Kingdom **$76M** last round Aug 2025
- 9 [**FluoRok** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fluorok) 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* 2022 Oxford, United Kingdom **$46M** last round Nov 2026
- 10 [**Haydale** Haydale offers a patent proprietary scalable plasma process to functionalise graphene and other nanomaterials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/haydale) Haydale offers a patent proprietary scalable plasma process to functionalise graphene and other nanomaterials. *Founded* 2010 Loughborough, United Kingdom **$41M** last round Dec 2025
- 11 [**Fine Industries** Fine Industries hosts the equinITy, a product designed as an intelligent training system for the racehorse industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fine-industries) Fine Industries hosts the equinITy, a product designed as an intelligent training system for the racehorse industry. *Founded* 1977 Middlesbrough, United Kingdom **$39M** last round Nov 2013
- 12 [**Astral Systems** Astral Systems is a Bristol-based deep-tech company focused on compact nuclear fusion technology for on-demand medical isotope production.](https://millionrounds.com/company/astral-systems) Astral Systems is a Bristol-based deep-tech company focused on compact nuclear fusion technology for on-demand medical isotope production. *Founded* 2021 Hallen, United Kingdom **$36M** last round Jun 2026
- 13 [**IRRESISTIBLE MATERIALS** Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/irresistible-materials) Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2010 United Kingdom **$36M** last round Feb 2026
- 14 [**iGii** iGii is a Scotland-based advanced materials company founded in 2016, previously known as Integrated Graphene.](https://millionrounds.com/company/igii) iGii is a Scotland-based advanced materials company founded in 2016, previously known as Integrated Graphene. *Founded* 2016 Stirling, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Sept 2026
- 15 [**Anaphite** Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anaphite) Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Apr 2026
- 16 [**Puraffinity** Puraffinity is a London-based technology company founded in 2015 as a spinout from Imperial College London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/puraffinity) Puraffinity is a London-based technology company founded in 2015 as a spinout from Imperial College London. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Sept 2024
- 17 [**D3O** D3O is a British engineering, design, and technology company based in Croydon, specializing in impact protection and shock absorption solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d3o) D3O is a British engineering, design, and technology company based in Croydon, specializing in impact protection and shock absorption solutions. *Founded* 2001 Croydon, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Apr 2015
- 18 [**OCEANIUM** Oceanium develops innovative, all-natural food and nutraceutical products and sustainable materials from sustainably-sourced seaweed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oceanium) Oceanium develops innovative, all-natural food and nutraceutical products and sustainable materials from sustainably-sourced seaweed. *Founded* - Oban, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Apr 2025
- 19 [**CorrosionRADAR** Smarter infrastructure using Industrial Internet of Things and Predictive Analytics](https://millionrounds.com/company/corrosionradar) Smarter infrastructure using Industrial Internet of Things and Predictive Analytics *Founded* 2017 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Sept 2024
- 20 [**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
- 21 [**Adaptavate** Adaptavate is focussing on developing and commercialising material solutions that disrupt the conventional construction industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adaptavate) Adaptavate is focussing on developing and commercialising material solutions that disrupt the conventional construction industry. *Founded* 2014 Stonehouse, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Oct 2026
- 22 [**Naturbeads** Naturbeads is scaling up the technology to manufacture cellulose beads and replace plastic microbeads intentionally added to many products](https://millionrounds.com/company/naturbeads) Naturbeads is scaling up the technology to manufacture cellulose beads and replace plastic microbeads intentionally added to many products *Founded* 2018 Bath, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Apr 2026
- 23 [**GLITTERINTECH LTD** Glitterin Tech develops fabless silicon photonic integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems for spectroscopy and optical computing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glitterintech-ltd) Glitterin Tech develops fabless silicon photonic integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems for spectroscopy and optical computing. *Founded* - Cambridge, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Jul 2026
- 24 [**C-Capture** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/c-capture) 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* 2013 United Kingdom **$14M** last round Aug 2025
- 25 [**Promethean Particles** Promethean Particles is a UK-based chemical manufacturing company that specializes in the industrial-scale production of advanced materials, particularly Metal-](https://millionrounds.com/company/promethean-particles) Promethean Particles is a UK-based chemical manufacturing company that specializes in the industrial-scale production of advanced materials, particularly Metal- *Founded* 2008 Nottingham, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jul 2024
- 26 [**Perceptic** The AI operating system for drug development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perceptic) The AI operating system for drug development. *Founded* 2024 United Kingdom **$12M** last round May 2026
- 27 [**CelluComp** CelluComp is a material science company developing high performance products based on sustainable resources.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellucomp) CelluComp is a material science company developing high performance products based on sustainable resources. *Founded* 2006 Burntisland, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jul 2026
- 28 [**Concretene** Concretene is a concrete alternative that is designed to provide a viable CO2 reduction technology in the construction industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/concretene) Concretene is a concrete alternative that is designed to provide a viable CO2 reduction technology in the construction industry. *Founded* 2020 Manchester, United Kingdom **$9.9M** last round Oct 2026
- 29 [**QV Bioelectronics** QV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qv-bioelectronics) QV Bioelectronics is a UK-based medical device startup founded in 2018, focused on developing innovative therapies for brain cancer. *Founded* 2018 Manchester, United Kingdom **$9.8M** last round Jan 2026
- 30 [**Terrafend** Terrafend is a cleantech innovator based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK, founded in February 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terrafend) Terrafend is a cleantech innovator based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK, founded in February 2012. *Founded* 2013 Maidenhead, United Kingdom **$9.2M** last round Jul 2026
- 31 [**Materials Market** Materials 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/materials-market) Materials 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* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$8.7M** last round Aug 2026
- 32 [**Bockatech** Bockatech Ltd is a UK-based company focused on sustainable packaging technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bockatech) Bockatech Ltd is a UK-based company focused on sustainable packaging technology. *Founded* 2015 Warrington, United Kingdom **$8.1M** last round Sept 2025
- 33 [**Polaron** Polaron is a startup specializing in AI-driven materials design.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polaron) Polaron is a startup specializing in AI-driven materials design. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$8.0M** last round Feb 2026
- 34 [**Romco Group** Romco Group is a UK-based multinational company focused on non-ferrous metals recycling.](https://millionrounds.com/company/romco-group) Romco Group is a UK-based multinational company focused on non-ferrous metals recycling. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Feb 2022
- 35 [**Watson Brown** Watson Brown HSM Limited develops and supplies polymer recycling technologies based on the principles of Mechanochemistry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/watson-brown) Watson Brown HSM Limited develops and supplies polymer recycling technologies based on the principles of Mechanochemistry. *Founded* 1997 United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Sept 2008
- 36 [**SOLVE Chemistry** SOLVE Chemistry is a London-based chemical technology company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solve-chemistry) SOLVE Chemistry is a London-based chemical technology company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$6.3M** last round Nov 2025
- 37 [**Hexigone Inhibitors** Hexigone is an agile and progressive pigment company that works with multi-nationals to provide environmentally responsive coatings.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hexigone-inhibitors) Hexigone is an agile and progressive pigment company that works with multi-nationals to provide environmentally responsive coatings. *Founded* 2016 Wales, United Kingdom **$5.3M** last round Jun 2026
- 38 [**Biomicrogels Group** Biomicrogels Group is the developer and patent holder for biomicrogels capable of addressing the global environmental problems](https://millionrounds.com/company/biomicrogels-group) Biomicrogels Group is the developer and patent holder for biomicrogels capable of addressing the global environmental problems *Founded* 2015 Oxford, United Kingdom **$5.3M** last round Jan 2022
- 39 [**LUX Assure** LUX Assure specializes in delivering robust, highly sensitive, and simple to use chemical monitoring technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lux-assure) LUX Assure specializes in delivering robust, highly sensitive, and simple to use chemical monitoring technologies. *Founded* 2001 United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Feb 2013
- 40 [**Sparxell** Sparxell is a UK-based biotechnology company and a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sparxell) Sparxell is a UK-based biotechnology company and a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Feb 2026
- 41 [**Nanomox** Nanomox is a London-based sustainable chemistry startup founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanomox) Nanomox is a London-based sustainable chemistry startup founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$4.2M** last round Feb 2026
- 42 [**Eterna Regeneratives** Eterna Regeneratives is a provider of a biomaterials platform for tissue regeneration.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eterna-regeneratives) Eterna Regeneratives is a provider of a biomaterials platform for tissue regeneration. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Sept 2026
- 43 [**Lineat Composites** Lineat Composites Limited is a British advanced materials technology company based in Bristol, with operational facilities in Barry, Wales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lineat-composites) Lineat Composites Limited is a British advanced materials technology company based in Bristol, with operational facilities in Barry, Wales. *Founded* 2020 Chepstow, United Kingdom **$3.3M** last round Apr 2026
- 44 [**Tolemy Bio** Tolemy Bio is a biotechnology startup founded in 2024 by Alex Ward and Caelan Anderson, with headquarters in Cambridge, UK, and Barcelona, Spain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tolemy-bio) Tolemy Bio is a biotechnology startup founded in 2024 by Alex Ward and Caelan Anderson, with headquarters in Cambridge, UK, and Barcelona, Spain. *Founded* 2024 Barcelona, United Kingdom **$3.1M** last round Nov 2026
- 45 [**AmpliSi** AmpliSi focuses on sustainable porous silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amplisi) AmpliSi focuses on sustainable porous silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. *Founded* - Sheffield, United Kingdom **$2.7M** last round Mar 2026
- 46 [**SaltyCo** SaltyCo is a material science company that makes planet-positive textiles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saltyco) SaltyCo is a material science company that makes planet-positive textiles. *Founded* 2020 Bristol, United Kingdom **$2.6M** last round Jun 2025
- 47 [**LC AuxeTec** LC AuxeTec is a materials company based on synthetic auxetic materials that enables resistance to high impact applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lc-auxetec) LC AuxeTec is a materials company based on synthetic auxetic materials that enables resistance to high impact applications. *Founded* - United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Apr 2023
- 48 [**NiTech Solutions** NiTech Solutions Ltd is a UK-based technology and equipment supplier specializing in continuous manufacturing processes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nitech-solutions) NiTech Solutions Ltd is a UK-based technology and equipment supplier specializing in continuous manufacturing processes. *Founded* 2004 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Aug 2026
- 49 [**Chromatwist** ChromaTwist Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacture of dyes and pigments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chromatwist) ChromaTwist Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacture of dyes and pigments. *Founded* 2018 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$2.3M** last round Apr 2026
- 50 [**Integrals Power** Integrals Power is a battery nanomaterial company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/integrals-power) Integrals Power is a battery nanomaterial company. *Founded* 2020 Willen, United Kingdom **$2.2M** last round Jul 2026

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