Companies in Materials Tech
There are 945 companies in Materials Tech which include Schrodinger, Citrine Informatics, Oxford Instruments, NowPurchase, ONI. 337 companies in Materials Tech are funded, with 167 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 Materials Tech (242), followed by India
(124), and then Germany (87).
2026 has seen the creation of 31 Materials Tech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 38 new companies launched every year. Most number of Materials Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
Here is a List of top companies in Materials Tech
1. Schrodinger
Provider of a web-based simulation and modelling tool for computational chemistry and drug discovery. It has developed a software solution for computational chemistry and material designing. Its proprietary platform is a simulation-based modelling platform that offers protein-protein docking, protein modelling, protein engineering, and antibody modelling study. It also offers products that help in treating oesophageal, ovarian, pancreatic, breast, and lung cancers.
Key facts about Schrodinger
- Founded Year: 1990
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $162M
- Investors: Gates, WuXi AppTec and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Nov 18, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 385 Competitors
Provider of AI-based solutions for materials informatics. It provides users with a data analytics platform which uses machine learning to mine data about materials, chemicals and processes. It also converts technical documents containing crucial data into a structured, searchable database. It also provides predictions about the performance of new materials, chemicals, and formulations.
Key facts about Citrine Informatics
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Redwood City (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $81.3M
- Investors: Innovation Endeavors, Prelude Ventures and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Sep 03, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 120 Competitors
Manufacturer of scientific technology for atomic and molecular level research. Products include atomic force microscopes, electron microscopes, deposition tools, etch tools, and low temperature solutions. These systems facilitate the fabrication, analysis, and manipulation of matter for industrial and academic applications. Additional offerings include nuclear magnetic resonance equipment, X-ray sources, and scientific imaging cameras. The business provides maintenance, spare parts, and technical support for its hardware and software systems.
Key facts about Oxford Instruments
- Founded Year: 1959
- Location: High Wycombe (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Europa
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 01, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 137 Competitors
4. NowPurchase
Tech interfaced procurement marketplace for metal manufacturers. It offers software to optimize production and streamline the procurement process. The solutions include raw materials distribution, quote generation, quality inspection, inventory management, and more. It supplies multiple products including power tools, electrical, fasteners, industrial bearings, and more.
Key facts about NowPurchase
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Kolkata (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $17.2M
- Investors: Orios Venture Partners, Info Edge Ventures and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 20, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 300 Competitors
5. ONI
Biotechnology company specializing in super-resolution microscopy systems. These instruments utilize single molecule localization techniques to visualize biological structures at the nanoscale. The product line includes benchtop microscopes capable of various imaging modalities such as dSTORM, PALM, and DNA-PAINT. These systems support applications in cell biology, microbiology, and nanoparticle characterization. The hardware integrates with cloud-based software platforms designed for data analysis, clustering, and collaborative research. Additionally, the company provides reagents and kits to facilitate sample labeling and preparation for high-precision imaging workflows.
Key facts about ONI
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $113M
- Investors: Oxford Science Enterprises, Arch Venture Partners and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 21, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 231 Competitors
