Companies in Advanced Materials
There are 3,268 companies in Advanced Materials which include Diamond Foundry, BRAIN, 6K, Syntetica, Fermbox. 1,382 companies in Advanced Materials are funded, with 522 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 6 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Advanced Materials (882), followed by India
(358), and then United Kingdom (280).
2026 has seen the creation of 25 Advanced Materials companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 112 new companies launched every year. Most number of Advanced Materials startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of Cambridge.
Here is a List of top companies in Advanced Materials
Diamond Foundry is a technology company that specializes in creating diamonds using sustainable and eco-friendly methods. They offer innovative diamond wafer technology and insights.
Key facts about Diamond Foundry
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $315M
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Future Shape and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 15, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 105 Competitors
2. BRAIN
Developr of bio-based products and natural compounds for biotechnological solutions. It provides users with a platform that offers a wide range of biobased products and solutions for various industries, including feed, food, health, and chemicals, as well as environmental applications. The company also provides high throughput isolation of biological products, compound discovery, product development, gene and protein engineering, data analytics, bioinformatics, process development, and process optimization among others.
Key facts about BRAIN
- Founded Year: 1993
- Location: Zwingenberg (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.38M
- Investors: Europa and BMH
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 30, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 54 Competitors
3. 6K
Provider of nanotechnology-based metal powders. It develops microwave-based plasma technology to develop nano metal powders. It has applications in additive manufacturing, batteries, lighting and display materials, semiconductor CMP, federal and defense specialties, ceramics, advanced coatings, and nano-engineered powders.
Key facts about 6K
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: North Andover (United States)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $300M
- Investors: Koch Industries, Volta and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jul 19, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 113 Competitors
4. Syntetica
Developer of chemical depolymerization process for nylon textile recycling. This process allows for the recycling of nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 textile waste, addressing the low recycling rates in the textile industry. The technology enables the recovery of raw materials from blended textile waste, closing the loop on nylon production and reducing landfill waste. The company partners with various entities to facilitate the adoption of this sustainable solution.
Key facts about Syntetica
5. Fermbox
It is a synthetic biology research and manufacturing company focused on developing alternative animal products using microbial precision fermentation. They offer a wide range of products including alternative lipids, colors, flavors, proteins, and green chemistry products. Fermbox Bio has formed a strategic partnership with Dyadic International to commercialize animal-free alternative proteins.
Key facts about Fermbox
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $14.5M
- Investors: 3one4 Capital, Speciale Invest and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 14, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 67/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 595 Competitors
