About Advanced Materials
There are 2.73K companies in the Advanced Materials sector across the world, with 1.31K funded companies having collectively raised $22.4B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 487 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 6 Unicorns.
Advanced Materials sector has seen 125 acquisitions and 112 IPOs. This represents almost 8.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.9% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies developing materials which outperform traditional materials with superior properties such as superconductivity, ability to memorise shape, response to environmental stimuli, etc.
Advanced Materials sector is also known as High-Tech Materials , Novel Materials or Smart Materials:.
Companies included in Advanced Materials sector
Companies developing materials which exhibit advanced phenomena such as magnetostriction, superparamagnetism, superconductivity, etc. Also includes materials which are not naturally found on earth and are engineered to foster improved applications, such as biomimetics, electronic textile, smart glass, etc.Companies excluded in Advanced Materials sector
Companies developing end-products using any of the advanced materials; companies which may not be producing a material with their own IP and only provide services such as distribution, outsourced manufacturing, consultancy, etc. Also excludes non-commercial research organisations and companies with horizontal offerings.Market Map of Advanced Materials
The market map of Advanced Materials gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Advanced Materials sector are Biomaterials, Advanced Textile Materials and Novel Polymers.
Reports related to Advanced Materials
Here are some reports related to Advanced Materials sector:
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Advanced Materials - Sector Report
Edition: May, 2025 (91 Pages)
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Advanced Materials Investor Landscape
Edition: February, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Advanced Materials Exit Landscape
Edition: May, 2025 (12 Pages)
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There are more than 2.73K companies in Advanced Materials. 6K is the top Advanced Materials company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Advanced Materials companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of nanotechnology-based metal powders | North Andover (United States) | 2011 | Series E | $300M | |
Provider of AI and app-based smart windows glasses for buildings | Milpitas (United States) | 2007 | Public | $3.01B | |
Provider of thermal insulation solutions | Northborough (United States) | 2001 | Public | $198M | |
Developr of bio-based products and natural compounds for biotechnological solutions | Zwingenberg (Germany) | 1993 | Public | $5.38M | |
Developer of smart glass technologies and advanced driver assistance systems | Tel Aviv (Israel) | 2009 | Public | $81.3M |
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Companies founded year-on-year in the Advanced Materials sector
2 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Advanced Materials sector. 158 Advanced Materials startups were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 2 |
2025 | 11 |
2024 | 50 |
2023 | 54 |
2022 | 88 |
2021 | 117 |
2020 | 143 |
2019 | 158 |
2018 | 142 |
2017 | 135 |
Companies founded across countries in the Advanced Materials sector
United States has 781 Advanced Materials startups, the most by any country, followed by India which has 326 startups and United Kingdom which has 234.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 781 |
India | 326 |
United Kingdom | 234 |
China | 171 |
Germany | 142 |
Canada | 105 |
Italy | 75 |
South Korea | 71 |
France | 66 |
Spain | 51 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Advanced Materials sector
Out of the total 2,730 Advanced Materials companies, 1,314 have secured funding. Among them, 487 have reached Series A or higher, and 343 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 2,730
Funded - 1,314
Series A+ - 487
Series B+ - 343
Series C+ - 301
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 2,730 |
Funded | 1,314 |
Series A+ | 487 |
Series B+ | 343 |
Series C+ | 301 |
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- 2.7K+ Total Companies
- $22.4B+ Total Funding
- 1.3K+ Funded Companies
- 110+ IPOs
- 120+ Acquisitions
- 20+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Advanced Materials sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Advanced Materials sector
The Advanced Materials sector saw a total funding of more than $17B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $3.91B. There has been a total funding of $210M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $210M |
2025 | $1.09B |
2024 | $1.7B |
2023 | $1.48B |
2022 | $2.61B |
2021 | $3.91B |
2020 | $836M |
2019 | $1.38B |
2018 | $2.69B |
2017 | $1.1B |
Total funding across countries in the Advanced Materials sector
In the last 10 years, Advanced Materials startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $9.34B. China follows with $1.05B and United Kingdom with $944M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $9.34B |
China | $1.05B |
United Kingdom | $944M |
Canada | $576M |
France | $327M |
Germany | $243M |
India | $221M |
Spain | $130M |
Italy | $109M |
Sweden | $94.4M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Advanced Materials sector
Over the last 10 years, the Advanced Materials sector have seen $714M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $3.52B into Early Stage funding rounds and $7.34B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $7.34B |
Early Stage | $3.52B |
Post IPO | $2.25B |
Debt | $1.75B |
Grant | $904M |
Seed Stage | $714M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Advanced Materials
In the year 2026, till March 2026, Advanced Materials companies have raised $199M in equity funding across 21 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), Advanced Materials companies had raised $231M across 18 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 13.74% drop in funding in Advanced Materials companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Advanced Materials:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 6282 | Mar 25, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8279 | Mar 18, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5342 | Mar 17, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2905 | Mar 16, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9211 | Feb 25, 2026 |
Top Investors in Advanced Materials
Europa is the top investor in Advanced Materials companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Advanced Materials:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) |
M&A activity in Advanced Materials
In the year 2026, till February 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Advanced Materials sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 12 acquisitions happened in Advanced Materials sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Advanced Materials:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Feb 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 02, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 19, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Advanced Materials
Here are the acquisition trends in Advanced Materials:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 12 |
2024 | 10 |
2023 | 17 |
2022 | 14 |
2021 | 12 |
2020 | 7 |
2019 | 6 |
2018 | 7 |
2017 | 11 |
IPOs in Advanced Materials
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 3 IPOs happened in Advanced Materials sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Advanced Materials:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 24, 2025 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Dec 04, 2025 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Aug 22, 2025 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Jun 06, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
May 26, 2023 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) |
Colleges which produce the most Advanced Materials companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Advanced Materials sector
Most number of Advanced Materials startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and University of Cambridge.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 28 |
Stanford University | 25 |
University of Cambridge | 20 |
Imperial College London | 19 |
Harvard University | 18 |
Cornell University | 15 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 15 |
University of Pennsylvania | 13 |
University of Toronto | 8 |
Tel Aviv University | 7 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Advanced Materials sector
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' Advanced Materials companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and Stanford University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $4.87B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4.62B |
Stanford University | $697M |
IIT Madras | $444M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $314M |
University of Cambridge | $278M |
University of Pennsylvania | $271M |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $250M |
Columbia University | $245M |
Cornell University | $236M |
Top News in Advanced Materials
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Svenska Aerogel Enters Distribution Agreement with KRAHN Chemie GmbHCision•Feb 26, 2026•KRAHN, Svenska Aerogel
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Brenntag & Nanum Partner on Nanotechnology Products in BrazilEuropaWire•Feb 24, 2026•Brenntag, Nanum
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Gauzy Ltd. Receives Nasdaq Notice Regarding Board Composition RequirementsGlobeNewswire•Feb 06, 2026•Gauzy
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Zeus Launches PFX™ Platform & PFX Flex™ Sub-Lite-Wall™ for Catheter InnovationBusinessFortNight•Jan 29, 2026•Zeus
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