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Chemicals & Materials startups in the United States that raised in 2026
59 chemicals & Materials startups in the United States that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $7.0B between them, with Houston the most common home.
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USA Rare EarthUSA Rare Earth is a mining and advanced materials company that produces critical minerals and permanent magnets.USA Rare Earth is a mining and advanced materials company that produces critical minerals and permanent magnets.
Founded 2019Stillwater, United States$2.7Blast round Sept 2026 - 2
MirendilMirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Nov 2026 - 3
ChemoursThe Chemours Company, commonly referred to as Chemours, is an American chemical companyThe Chemours Company, commonly referred to as Chemours, is an American chemical company
Founded -Wilmington, United States$700Mlast round Feb 2026 - 4
Phoenix TailingsFounded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals.Founded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals.
Founded 2019Woburn, United States$530Mlast round Jun 2026 - 5
Redwood MaterialsRedwood Materials is an American company based in Carson City, Nevada, focused on creating a sustainable supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.Redwood Materials is an American company based in Carson City, Nevada, focused on creating a sustainable supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.
Founded 2017Carson City, United States$425Mlast round Jan 2026 - 6
Principal MineralPrincipal Mineral is a Dallas-based company focused on developing and scaling domestic production of strategic metals, high-performance alloys, and advanced materials.Principal Mineral is a Dallas-based company focused on developing and scaling domestic production of strategic metals, high-performance alloys, and advanced materials.
Founded 2024Dallas, United States$280Mlast round Jun 2026 - 7
Group14 TechnologiesGroup14 Technologies is a leading manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, based in Woodinville, Washington.Group14 Technologies is a leading manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, based in Woodinville, Washington.
Founded 2015Woodinville, United States$169Mlast round Oct 2026 - 8Mesabi MetallicsFounded -United States$150Mlast round Apr 2026
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Gold.comFounded -United States$150Mlast round Feb 2026 - 10
AlbertAlbert is a Los Angeles-based financial technology company founded in 2015.Albert is a Los Angeles-based financial technology company founded in 2015.
Founded 2016Los Angeles, United States$55Mlast round Oct 2026 - 11
Princeton NuEnergyPrinceton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.
Founded 2019Bordentown, United States$50Mlast round Aug 2026 - 12
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 - 13
Prometheus HyperscalePrometheus Hyperscale is a data center developer founded in 2024, focusing on sustainable, liquid-cooled hyperscale infrastructure.Prometheus Hyperscale is a data center developer founded in 2024, focusing on sustainable, liquid-cooled hyperscale infrastructure.
Founded 2024Houston, United States$30Mlast round Sept 2026 - 14
NanoTech MaterialsNanoTech Materials, Inc.NanoTech Materials, Inc.
Founded 2019Houston, United States$29Mlast round Apr 2026 - 15
LithiosLithios is a technology company that uses electrochemistry for advanced lithium extraction from tough mixtures.Lithios is a technology company that uses electrochemistry for advanced lithium extraction from tough mixtures.
Founded 2022Medford, United States$25Mlast round Nov 2026 - 16
CatalyxxCatalyxx Inc focuses on sustainable chemical processes using thermo-chemical catalytic technology.Catalyxx Inc focuses on sustainable chemical processes using thermo-chemical catalytic technology.
Founded 2017Chesterfield, United States$23Mlast round Jul 2026 - 17
Cuprum MetalsRevolutionizing Copper Extraction: Cuprum Metals' proprietary technology leverages advanced leaching techniques to unlock previously untapped copper resources wRevolutionizing Copper Extraction: Cuprum Metals' proprietary technology leverages advanced leaching techniques to unlock previously untapped copper resources w
Founded 2023Boulder City, United States$19Mlast round Jun 2026 - 18
SirenOptSirenOpt is a manufacturing intelligence platform company based in Oakland, California.SirenOpt is a manufacturing intelligence platform company based in Oakland, California.
Founded 2022San Leandro, United States$19Mlast round Sept 2026 - 19
DMC BiotechnologiesDMC Biotechnologies produces bio-based chemicals using fermentation.DMC Biotechnologies produces bio-based chemicals using fermentation.
Founded 2014Boulder, United States$18Mlast round Oct 2026 - 20
Palomino LaboratoriesPalomino Laboratories develops compound semiconductor and MicroLED-based optical interconnect technologies for AI and data communication.Palomino Laboratories develops compound semiconductor and MicroLED-based optical interconnect technologies for AI and data communication.
Founded -Palo Alto, United States$17Mlast round May 2026 - 21
AIM ProcessingAim Processing is a plastic injection molding company that provides plastic parts.Aim Processing is a plastic injection molding company that provides plastic parts.
Founded 1993Longmont, United States$15Mlast round Nov 2026 - 22
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$13Mlast round May 2026 - 23Hop AeroHop Aero develops hypersonic rocket cargo systems for rapid point-to-point delivery in contested environments.
Hop Aero develops hypersonic rocket cargo systems for rapid point-to-point delivery in contested environments.
Founded -Orange, United States$12Mlast round Sept 2026 - 24
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 - 25
Critical Materials GroupCritical Materials Group is a Texas-based manufacturing company founded in 2025.Critical Materials Group is a Texas-based manufacturing company founded in 2025.
Founded 2025Talpa, United States$10Mlast round Sept 2026 - 26
DexMatDexMat is an advanced materials company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015.DexMat is an advanced materials company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2015.
Founded 2019Houston, United States$10Mlast round Aug 2026 - 27
AeroShield MaterialsAeroShield Materials is a materials science company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 as a spinout from MIT.AeroShield Materials is a materials science company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 as a spinout from MIT.
Founded 2019Cambridge, United States$10Mlast round Oct 2026 - 28
VenoStentVenoStent is a tissue engineering medical device company developing bioabsorbable polymer wraps for better outcomes in vascular surgery.VenoStent is a tissue engineering medical device company developing bioabsorbable polymer wraps for better outcomes in vascular surgery.
Founded 2017Houston, United States$10Mlast round May 2026 - 29
Red MetalsRed Metals is a copper manufacturer focused on creating a domestic supply chain for finished copper products.Red Metals is a copper manufacturer focused on creating a domestic supply chain for finished copper products.
Founded -Charleston, United States$10Mlast round Jun 2026 - 30
MatiumMatium is a SaaS/Marketplace automating raw material markets.Matium is a SaaS/Marketplace automating raw material markets.
Founded 2021Millersville, United States$8.6Mlast round Oct 2026 - 31
LicubeLicube develops ultra-high purity (4N+) lithium hydroxide for EVs, aerospace, semiconductors, and advanced energy storage.Licube develops ultra-high purity (4N+) lithium hydroxide for EVs, aerospace, semiconductors, and advanced energy storage.
Founded 2024Austin, United States$8.5Mlast round Sept 2026 - 32
UbiQDUbiQD is an advanced materials company that manufactures low-hazard quantum dots (QDs) and nanocomposites.UbiQD is an advanced materials company that manufactures low-hazard quantum dots (QDs) and nanocomposites.
Founded 2014Los Alamos, United States$8.3Mlast round Jan 2026 - 33
Riven SystemsRiven uses AI and autonomous labs to optimize mineral processing.Riven uses AI and autonomous labs to optimize mineral processing.
Founded -New York, United States$7.9Mlast round Aug 2026 - 34
AmmobiaAmmobia is a climate-tech startup founded in 2022, based in San Francisco, California, with a subsidiary in Oslo, Norway.Ammobia is a climate-tech startup founded in 2022, based in San Francisco, California, with a subsidiary in Oslo, Norway.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$7.5Mlast round Jan 2026 - 35
FluxniumFluxnium is a pioneer of domestic uranium supply adsorbed from seawater.Fluxnium is a pioneer of domestic uranium supply adsorbed from seawater.
Founded -Los Angeles, United States$7.0Mlast round Sept 2026 - 36OLIFounded -United States$6.5Mlast round May 2026
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VVaterVVater is a Texas-based water technology company dedicated to addressing the water crisis through innovative purification, treatment, and reuse systems.VVater is a Texas-based water technology company dedicated to addressing the water crisis through innovative purification, treatment, and reuse systems.
Founded 2023Austin, United States$5.8Mlast round Sept 2026 - 38
MCatalysisMCatalysis is on a mission to produce low-cost, clean synthetic fuels and chemicals by upcycling waste carbon resources, such as agricultural residues, plastic MCatalysis is on a mission to produce low-cost, clean synthetic fuels and chemicals by upcycling waste carbon resources, such as agricultural residues, plastic
Founded 2025Dallas, United States$5.0Mlast round Sept 2026 - 39
Mantle EnergyMantle Energy develops activated geothermal systems that repurpose depleted wells to generate low-carbon baseload power.Mantle Energy develops activated geothermal systems that repurpose depleted wells to generate low-carbon baseload power.
Founded -Dallas, United States$5.0Mlast round Jun 2026 - 40
SupersedeSupersede changes the standard of building materials by replacing conventional wood-based products.
Supersede changes the standard of building materials by replacing conventional wood-based products.
Founded 2024Phoenix, United States$5.0Mlast round May 2026 - 41
Phosio CorporationPhosio Corporation is an advanced materials company based in Corvallis, Oregon.Phosio Corporation is an advanced materials company based in Corvallis, Oregon.
Founded 2018Corvallis, United States$4.0Mlast round May 2026 - 42
Marathon FusionMarathon Fusion is a renewable energy startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2023.Marathon Fusion is a renewable energy startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2023.
Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$3.6Mlast round Sept 2026 - 43
Azulene LabsAzulene Labs is a technology company focused on predictive Physics-AI for chemistry and biochemistry.Azulene Labs is a technology company focused on predictive Physics-AI for chemistry and biochemistry.
Founded -Berkeley, United States$3.4Mlast round Sept 2026 - 44
SoFab InksSofab Inks is a Kentucky-based startup focused on chemical manufacturing, particularly in advanced nanoparticle inks and materials for perovskite solar cells.Sofab Inks is a Kentucky-based startup focused on chemical manufacturing, particularly in advanced nanoparticle inks and materials for perovskite solar cells.
Founded 2022Louisville, United States$2.9Mlast round Jun 2026 - 45
Great Lakes Crystal TechnologiesGreat Lakes Crystal Technologies offers crystal diamond materials for applications.Great Lakes Crystal Technologies offers crystal diamond materials for applications.
Founded 2019East Lansing, United States$2.7Mlast round Sept 2026 - 46
Nascent MaterialsNascent Materials, Inc.Nascent Materials, Inc.
Founded -Newark, United States$2.3Mlast round Sept 2026 - 47
OCOchemOCOchem is a clean technology startup based in Richland, Washington, founded in 2017.OCOchem is a clean technology startup based in Richland, Washington, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Richland, United States$2.1Mlast round Jan 2026 - 48
Supra Elemental RecoverySupra Elemental Recovery, Inc.Supra Elemental Recovery, Inc.
Founded 2025Austin, United States$2.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 49
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 - 50
ecovia I bioecovia I bio offers high-performing biobased ingredients and materials from sustainable processes.ecovia I bio offers high-performing biobased ingredients and materials from sustainable processes.
Founded -Ann Arbor, United States$1.5Mlast round Feb 2026
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