Companies in Diversified Materials
There are 4,431 companies in Diversified Materials which include Rio Tinto, Corning, W. L. Gore & Associates, Schott AG, Celanese. 480 companies in Diversified Materials are funded, with 465 having secured Series A funding. India has the most number of companies in Diversified Materials (587), followed by United States
(442), and then China (393).
2026 has seen the creation of 3 Diversified Materials companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 38 new companies launched every year. Most number of Diversified Materials startups have been founded by alumni from Cornell University, IIT Delhi and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Here is a List of top companies in Diversified Materials
1. Rio Tinto
Manufacturer of metals and minerals. Operations involve the extraction and processing of raw materials used in industrial applications and low carbon technologies. The business focuses on the production of various commodities to support infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Activities include the management of supply chains to deliver essential resources for global industrial needs.
Key facts about Rio Tinto
- Founded Year: 1873
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Umbono, Greyrock Investments and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 09, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3,458 Competitors
2. Corning
Provider of manufacturing and engineering services to life science research products. The company manufactures ceramic-based products like damage-resistant cover glass for smartphones and tablets, precision glass for advanced displays, optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for high-speed communications networks, and emissions-control products for cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles for aerospace, defense, architecture, consumer electronics, life sciences, optics & transportation. The company has designed and developed gorilla glass. It also offers life sciences products such as bio processors, cell culture equipment, general labware, glassware, label-free detection, liquid handling media, sera, and reagents. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $14.18B and a net profit of $1.31B.
Key facts about Corning
- Founded Year: 1851
- Location: Corning (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Exponential Etfs, Viola Growth and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 01, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
Key facts about W. L. Gore & Associates
- Founded Year: 1958
- Location: Newark (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Slater Technology Fund and OSTI
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Oct 09, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 216 Competitors
4. Schott AG
Schott AG is a multi-national manufacturer of speciality glass, glass products and glass ceramics.Product range comprises of 50 brands that include 'adaptiQ', 'Heliojet', 'Ceran', 'Artista', 'Illax' and more.Product group serves applications such as Advanced Optics, Imaging, Tubing, Electronic Packaging and Home technology. Business areas served include Defence, Aviation, Automotive,Life Sciences, Architecture, Lighting, Pharmaceuticals and Electronics. Schott Corporation is the North American holding company of the group. The parent company-Schott AG is entirely owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation.Employee work force is close to 15000 with the North American subsidiary accounting for 2100 of those.
Key facts about Schott AG
- Founded Year: 1884
- Location: Mainz (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Bmbf, Union Park Capital and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Mar 20, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
5. Celanese
Developer of special chemicals for industrial use. Celanese has 7000 employees and reported $6.5B in revenue Its portfolio includes products such as acetyl intermediates, engineered materials, fuels, and others. Currently, it is the largest producer of vinyl acetate monomer globally. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $9.67B and a net profit of $1.89B.
Key facts about Celanese
- Founded Year: 1918
- Location: Irving (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: HarbourVest Partners, Chatham Capital and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 04, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
