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Polymers startups worldwide

30 polymers startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 30 that have raised the most, $570M between them, with the United States the most common home.

$570Mraised by these 30
30on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Elemyraised the most
  1. 1ElemyElemy is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of glass-reinforced polymers and composite products.

    Elemy is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of glass-reinforced polymers and composite products.

    Founded 2019United States$219Mlast round Oct 2021
  2. 2MBA PolymersMBA Polymers produces post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, like cars, computers, and household equipment.

    MBA Polymers produces post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, like cars, computers, and household equipment.

    Founded 1994Hackensack, United States$86Mlast round Feb 2011
  3. 3KnowdeKnowde is a B2B digital marketplace and vertical AI platform founded in 2017, headquartered in San Jose, California.

    Knowde is a B2B digital marketplace and vertical AI platform founded in 2017, headquartered in San Jose, California.

    Founded 2017San Jose, United States$60Mlast round Aug 2024
  4. 4NovomerNovomer is a sustainable chemistry company developing high performance, environmentally responsible polymers and chemical intermediates.

    Novomer is a sustainable chemistry company developing high performance, environmentally responsible polymers and chemical intermediates.

    Founded 2004Rochester, United States$46Mlast round Dec 2013
  5. 5Power2SMEPower2SME is a group buying site that provides inks, steel, polymers, paints and chemicals for small and medium enterprises in India.

    Power2SME is a group buying site that provides inks, steel, polymers, paints and chemicals for small and medium enterprises in India.

    Founded 2012Gurugram, India$31Mlast round Apr 2018
  6. 6SBA MaterialsSBA manufactures and markets liquid-based inorganic and organic dielectric and optical polymers for the electronics industry.

    SBA manufactures and markets liquid-based inorganic and organic dielectric and optical polymers for the electronics industry.

    Founded 2001Albuquerque, United States$30Mlast round Jun 2014
  7. 7Light PolymersLight Polymers is a nanochemistry company founded in 2013, specializing in lyotropic liquid crystal technology.

    Light Polymers is a nanochemistry company founded in 2013, specializing in lyotropic liquid crystal technology.

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$29Mlast round Jul 2017
  8. 8LactipsLACTIPS is a French biotechnology company founded in 2014, based in Saint-Paul-en-Jarez.

    LACTIPS is a French biotechnology company founded in 2014, based in Saint-Paul-en-Jarez.

    Founded 2014Saint-Paul-en-Jarez, France$17Mlast round Nov 2024
  9. 9Soane EnergySoane Energy is developing and applying innovative chemical solutions based on polymers and surface science to help meet this worldwide "hunger for energy" in a

    Soane Energy is developing and applying innovative chemical solutions based on polymers and surface science to help meet this worldwide "hunger for energy" in a

    Founded 2006Cambridge, United States$10Mlast round Sept 2009
  10. 10RobozeRoboze is an Italian company founded in 2014, specializing in industrial additive manufacturing.

    Roboze is an Italian company founded in 2014, specializing in industrial additive manufacturing.

    Founded 2014Bari, Italy$10Mlast round Oct 2026
  11. 11Adaptive3DAdaptive3D is a U.S.-based company specializing in additive manufacturing materials, particularly premium polymer resins and specialty polymers for 3D printing.

    Adaptive3D is a U.S.-based company specializing in additive manufacturing materials, particularly premium polymer resins and specialty polymers for 3D printing.

    Founded 2014Plano, United States$5.1Mlast round Oct 2020
  12. 12PlcoskinPLCOSKIN is a regenerative medical device company specializing in 3D-printed biodegradable hybrid meshes for soft tissue reconstruction.

    PLCOSKIN is a regenerative medical device company specializing in 3D-printed biodegradable hybrid meshes for soft tissue reconstruction.

    Founded 2017Seoul, South Korea$4.5Mlast round Aug 2023
  13. 13Amogha PolymersEnhance your bathroom style with Amogha Polymers, the trusted Bath Fittings Manufacturers in Coimbatore.

    Enhance your bathroom style with Amogha Polymers, the trusted Bath Fittings Manufacturers in Coimbatore.

    Founded -New Delhi, India$3.0Mlast round Nov 2016
  14. 14Structured PolymersStructured Polymers is the world’s first colored ink manufacturer for industrial 3D printers.

    Structured Polymers is the world’s first colored ink manufacturer for industrial 3D printers.

    Founded 2013United States$2.7Mlast round May 2014
  15. 15Pluss PolymersPluss Polymers, a polymers research and manufacturing company, focuses on the fields of polymeric additives and thermal energy storage.

    Pluss Polymers, a polymers research and manufacturing company, focuses on the fields of polymeric additives and thermal energy storage.

    Founded 1993Gurgaon, India$2.4Mlast round Jul 2013
  16. 16NexgeniaNexgenia develops and manufactures proprietary stimuli-responsive polymers and polymer-containing magnetic nanoparticles.

    Nexgenia develops and manufactures proprietary stimuli-responsive polymers and polymer-containing magnetic nanoparticles.

    Founded 2011Seattle, United States$1.6Mlast round Jan 2015
  17. 17DionymerDionymer is a startup focused on innovative biotechnology that converts industrial organic waste into biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers.

    Dionymer is a startup focused on innovative biotechnology that converts industrial organic waste into biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers.

    Founded 2020Pessac, France$1.6Mlast round Dec 2023
  18. 18Birch BiosciencesBirch Biosciences is an AI-native cleantech startup based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2021.

    Birch Biosciences is an AI-native cleantech startup based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Portland, United States$1.6Mlast round Feb 2023
  19. 19UnibaioUnibaio develops microparticles based on natural polymers and circular economy that improves agro-inputs performance.

    Unibaio develops microparticles based on natural polymers and circular economy that improves agro-inputs performance.

    Founded 2021Las Condes, Chile$1.3Mlast round Nov 2024
  20. 20Nice FillerNice Filler engages in the development, production, and distribution of polymers for food packaging manufacturers.

    Nice Filler engages in the development, production, and distribution of polymers for food packaging manufacturers.

    Founded 2011Italy$1.3Mlast round Oct 2017
  21. 21Valerian MaterialsValerian Materials will lead the way in renewable, degradable, and recyclable polymers.

    Valerian Materials will lead the way in renewable, degradable, and recyclable polymers.

    Founded 2015St Louis, United States$1.2Mlast round Sept 2022
  22. 22PolyCatUKPolyCatUK is an Oxford based start-up centred around an innovative process to produce effective metal nano-particle catalysts on polymers.

    PolyCatUK is an Oxford based start-up centred around an innovative process to produce effective metal nano-particle catalysts on polymers.

    Founded 2017Michelmersh, United Kingdom$1.0Mlast round Apr 2026
  23. 23Planet SmartPlanet Smart produces compostable, bio-based superabsorbent polymers for sustainable hygiene products, agriculture and mining waste.

    Planet Smart produces compostable, bio-based superabsorbent polymers for sustainable hygiene products, agriculture and mining waste.

    Founded -London, United Kingdom$1.0Mlast round Nov 2025
  24. 24Inhibit CoatingsInhibit Coatings is a Wellington, New Zealand-based nanotechnology company founded in 2016 by Dr.

    Inhibit Coatings is a Wellington, New Zealand-based nanotechnology company founded in 2016 by Dr.

    Founded -Wellington, New Zealand$921Klast round Jun 2023
  25. 25BioHaloBioHalo is transforming the halogenated chemicals industry by developing more sustainable and bio-based fluorinated polymers.

    BioHalo is transforming the halogenated chemicals industry by developing more sustainable and bio-based fluorinated polymers.

    Founded -Copenhagen, Denmark$542Klast round Aug 2023
  26. 26Z-PolymersZ-Polymers is a clean-tech materials science company based in Lowell, Massachusetts, founded in 2021 by Dr.

    Z-Polymers is a clean-tech materials science company based in Lowell, Massachusetts, founded in 2021 by Dr.

    Founded 2021Lowell, United States$300Klast round Jul 2024
  27. 27AnfiroAnfiro is a water technology start-up addressing global freshwater scarcity.

    Anfiro is a water technology start-up addressing global freshwater scarcity.

    Founded 2014Cambridge, United States$275Klast round Jan 2018
  28. 28BacAltBacAlt is a biotechnology and biopolymers company based in Bengaluru, founded in 2023.

    BacAlt is a biotechnology and biopolymers company based in Bengaluru, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Bengaluru, India$250Klast round Dec 2025
  29. 29EsterCycleEsterCycle is an industrial recycling platform that breaks hybrid petrochemicals and polymers into basic monomers.

    EsterCycle is an industrial recycling platform that breaks hybrid petrochemicals and polymers into basic monomers.

    Founded -Golden, United States$250Klast round Nov 2025
  30. 30FramergyFramergy is a producer of polymers for the oil and gas industry, like metal-organic frameworks.

    Framergy is a producer of polymers for the oil and gas industry, like metal-organic frameworks.

    Founded 2011College Station$247Klast round Jun 2021
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