About Flexible Electronics
There are 232 companies in the Flexible Electronics sector across the world, with 134 funded companies having collectively raised $5.51B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 76 of these are Series A+ funded.
Flexible Electronics sector has seen 25 acquisitions and 17 IPOs. This represents almost 18.1% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that have a presence in the flexible electronics manufacturing value chain and provide materials or components such as flexible sensors, PCBs, batteries, etc. Also includes application-specific flexible components.
Flexible Electronics sector is also known as Stretchable Electronics or Bendable Electronics.
Companies included in Flexible Electronics sector
Includes companies which develop materials like stretchable conductive inks, etc for flexible electronics manufacturing, companies which develop intellectual property for developing flexible electronic products which are licensed to manufacturers, companies that develop flexible components such as batteries, sensors etc which can be used in the development of flexible electronic products, and companies that develop flexible electronic products like sensors, etc which can be integrated into textiles, mattresses, etc.Companies excluded in Flexible Electronics sector
Generic PCB and electronic component manufacturers will not be covered, companies providing custom manufacturing services for flexible electronics are excluded, companies providing training courses for designing flexible circuits are also excludedMarket Map of Flexible Electronics
The market map of Flexible Electronics 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 Flexible Electronics sector are Flexible Solar Modules, Flexible Sensors and Flexible PCBs.
Reports related to Flexible Electronics
Here are some reports related to Flexible Electronics sector:
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Flexible Electronics - Sector Report
Edition: September, 2026 (66 Pages)
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Flexible Electronics Investor Landscape
Edition: July, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Flexible Electronics Exit Landscape
Edition: August, 2026 (15 Pages)
View all reports related to Flexible Electronics. Sign up today!Top Companies in Flexible Electronics
There are more than 232 companies in Flexible Electronics. E Ink is the top Flexible Electronics company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Flexible Electronics companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Manufacturer of electronic paper displays, modules, films, and related components | Billerica (United States) | 1997 | Acquired | $52.8M | |
Provider of flexible perovskite solar cells | Golden (United States) | 2017 | Series A | $42.4M | |
Developer of application-specific organic materials for organic thin-film transistors | Manchester (United Kingdom) | 2009 | Public | $55M | |
Manufacturer of solar modules for space applications and related solutions | Albuquerque (United States) | 2008 | Series B | $56.4M | |
Developer of advanced carbon nanotube materials for industrial applications | Helsinki (Finland) | 2004 | Public | $75.3M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Flexible Electronics sector
1 new startup has been founded so far in 2026 in the Flexible Electronics sector. 8 Flexible Electronics 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 | 1 |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 8 |
2018 | 4 |
2017 | 8 |
Companies founded across countries in the Flexible Electronics sector
United States has 91 Flexible Electronics startups, the most by any country, followed by China which has 25 startups and United Kingdom which has 13.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 91 |
China | 25 |
United Kingdom | 13 |
South Korea | 10 |
Taiwan | 10 |
Germany | 10 |
France | 7 |
Canada | 7 |
Israel | 6 |
Japan | 5 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Flexible Electronics sector
Out of the total 232 Flexible Electronics companies, 134 have secured funding. Among them, 76 have reached Series A or higher, and 59 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 232
Funded - 134
Series A+ - 76
Series B+ - 59
Series C+ - 49
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 232 |
Funded | 134 |
Series A+ | 76 |
Series B+ | 59 |
Series C+ | 49 |
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- 230+ Total Companies
- $5.51B+ Total Funding
- 130+ Funded Companies
- 15+ IPOs
- 20+ Acquisitions
- 5+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Flexible Electronics sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Flexible Electronics sector
The Flexible Electronics sector saw a total funding of more than $3.31B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2017 at more than $531M. There has been a total funding of $31.8M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $31.8M |
2025 | $136M |
2024 | $75M |
2023 | $387M |
2022 | $519M |
2021 | $417M |
2020 | $379M |
2019 | $322M |
2018 | $515M |
2017 | $531M |
Total funding across countries in the Flexible Electronics sector
In the last 10 years, Flexible Electronics startups in Japan have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $1.38B. United States follows with $1.08B and United Kingdom with $504M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Japan | $1.38B |
United States | $1.08B |
United Kingdom | $504M |
France | $92.1M |
Sweden | $30.6M |
China | $27.4M |
Israel | $23.2M |
Canada | $17.5M |
Germany | $12.9M |
Turkey | $207K |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Flexible Electronics sector
Over the last 10 years, the Flexible Electronics sector have seen $45.8M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $602M into Early Stage funding rounds and $804M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
PE | $1.38B |
Late Stage | $804M |
Early Stage | $602M |
Debt | $198M |
Post IPO | $136M |
Grant | $92.2M |
Seed Stage | $45.8M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Flexible Electronics
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Flexible Electronics companies have raised $6.61M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), Flexible Electronics companies had raised $22.4M across 3 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 70.53% drop in funding in Flexible Electronics companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Flexible Electronics:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7040 | Jun 22, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Series A | 7929 | Dec 19, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Series B | 6318 | Dec 18, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 1963 | Oct 21, 2025 | ||
Series A | 4123 | Sep 16, 2025 |
Top Investors in Flexible Electronics
Europa is the top investor in Flexible Electronics companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Flexible Electronics:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Arlington (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) |
M&A activity in Flexible Electronics
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 2 acquisitions happened in Flexible Electronics sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Flexible Electronics sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Flexible Electronics:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 11, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 28, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jan 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 10, 2023 |
Acquisition trends in Flexible Electronics
Here are the acquisition trends in Flexible Electronics:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 2 |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in Flexible Electronics
In the year 2024, till September 2024, 1 IPO happened in Flexible Electronics sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Flexible Electronics:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 17, 2024 | Nasdaq First North (FIRST NORTH NORWAY) | |
Nov 10, 2022 | Taipei Stock Exchange (TT) | |
Feb 04, 2022 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Jan 26, 2018 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Nov 23, 2015 | Taipei Stock Exchange (TT) |
Colleges which produce the most Flexible Electronics companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Flexible Electronics sector
Most number of Flexible Electronics 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 | 7 |
Stanford University | 4 |
University of Cambridge | 4 |
Tel Aviv University | 3 |
Duke University | 2 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 2 |
Columbia University | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Harvard University | 1 |
IIT Kanpur | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Flexible Electronics sector
In the last 10 years, University of Cambridge graduates' Flexible Electronics companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard Business School alumni are second, and Duke University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | $518M |
Harvard Business School | $493M |
Duke University | $416M |
Stanford University | $414M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $399M |
Harvard University | $118M |
MIT Sloan School of Management | $118M |
University of Bristol | $62.5M |
University of Oxford | $62.5M |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $22.3M |
Top News in Flexible Electronics
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E Ink and ANREALAGE Debut Color-Changing Dresses at Paris Fashion WeekPR Newswire•Sep 30, 2026•E Ink
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E Ink Breaks Ground on Expansion of U.S. Research & Development HeadquartersPR Newswire•Jul 21, 2026•E Ink
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E Ink and MediaTek Enhance Collaboration for AI-Powered eReaders and Educational DevicesGlobeNewswire•May 28, 2026•E Ink
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