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The chemical industry is seeing new companies tackle big problems like sustainability and material science. These startups are developing new ways to create everything from batteries to cement.
Group14 Technologies has raised $1.2B for its advanced battery technology. Another company, CuspAI, was founded in 2024 and has already secured $130M to use AI for material discovery.
Below is our list of 77 Chemical startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50CuspAI is building a platform that uses generative AI to design and discover new materials for a wide range of applications. Their technology focuses on creating materials that can help solve major global challenges, including carbon capture and storage.
Group14 Technologies manufactures advanced silicon battery technology that serves as a drop-in replacement for graphite anodes. Their silicon-carbon composite material helps manufacturers create more powerful and faster-charging lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics.
Arzeda designs and manufactures custom proteins and enzymes for use in pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals. Their work is powered by an AI and machine learning platform that enables the creation of novel biological components.
OXCCU tackles industrial emissions by converting captured carbon dioxide and hydrogen into useful materials. Their technology produces sustainable aviation fuels, chemicals, and biodegradable plastics, offering a new decarbonization pathway for hard-to-abate industries.
Nitricity creates nitrogen fertilizer using a process powered by only air, water, and renewable energy. Their technology provides a climate-friendly fertilizer for farmers, helping to decarbonize a critical part of the agricultural supply chain.
Cylib developed a proprietary recycling process for end-of-life batteries and production scrap. Their technology transforms this waste into marketable raw materials, helping to build a circular economy for the battery industry.
Vantage Specialty Chemicals creates specialty ingredients derived from natural sources for the personal care and industrial markets. Their portfolio of chemicals provides the building blocks for products ranging from cosmetics to industrial lubricants.
Twelve has developed a carbon transformation technology that converts captured CO₂ into essential products. Their process creates sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, including chemicals and aviation fuel, directly from the air.
FREDsense develops portable field kits that allow industries to quickly analyze water quality on-site. Their sensor technology provides rapid, lab-grade results directly to the people who need them, bypassing traditional laboratory wait times.
Fortera produces zero CO₂ cement for the construction industry through its proprietary ReCarb process. This system captures emissions directly from cement plants and mineralizes the CO₂ into a ready-to-use cementitious material.
Those top 10 companies are a great snapshot, but there's a much bigger picture. Together, the startups below have raised billions to tackle challenges in manufacturing, biotech, and climate.
Some are new and scrappy, while others are already scaling up fast. Here is a look at the other chemical startups to keep an eye on.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2019 | $29.6M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2023 | $10.8M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | $7M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | $649.5M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Manufacturing | 1954 | $883.4M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2001 | CA$600M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2020 | $84M | Series B | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | $50M | Venture Round | |
| Biotech | 2018 | $6.3M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2020 | $41.1M | Seed | |
| Environment | 2018 | $187.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Biotech | 2013 | $190M | Series C | |
| Enterprise | 2021 | $1.5M | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2017 | $32M | Series B | |
| Biotech | 2020 | $98.8M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2023 | $53.2M | Series B | |
| Manufacturing | 2014 | €208M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2020 | $1.2M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 1987 | ₹10B | Private Equity | |
| Environment | 2022 | €18.5M | — | |
| AgTech | 1994 | ₹4.5B | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | £19.3M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2009 | £26.7M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 1906 | $150M | Private Equity | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | €2M | Pre-Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2024 | €1.1M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2021 | CN¥460M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2008 | $18.3M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 1995 | $750M | Debt Financing | |
| Biotech | 2021 | $15M | Series A | |
| Environment | 2012 | £12.2M | Grant | |
| AgTech | 2014 | €5.9M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2005 | R$250M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2020 | CN¥200M | Series B | |
| Biotech | 2016 | $43.8M | Grant | |
| AI | 2023 | €1.7M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2017 | €14.3M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2023 | €4.8M | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2020 | $10.7M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2009 | $42.5M | Corporate Round | |
| Biotech | 2017 | $13M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2013 | $10.1M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | $400k | Pre-Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | $6M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2014 | CN¥3.2B | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2005 | SAR844M | Secondary Market | |
| Biotech | 2014 | £5.8M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2014 | €13.1M | Venture Round | |
| Biotech | 2018 | €2.1M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | €1.9M | Grant | |
| AgTech | 2021 | CHF665k | Pre-Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2009 | €4.8M | Seed | |
| AgTech | 2024 | $15.1M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2021 | €1.7M | Seed | |
| AI | 2021 | €1.4M | Pre-Seed | |
| Biotech | 2014 | CN¥50M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | $1.8M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2006 | CN¥200M | Series B | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | CN¥100M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 1980 | £3.7M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2019 | €1.9M | Angel | |
| Manufacturing | 2015 | €500k | Undisclosed | |
| Manufacturing | 2014 | $4.2M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2007 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 1972 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 2016 | €50k | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 1966 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 1909 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 2002 | — | — | |
| Enterprise | 1872 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 1923 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 1956 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 1956 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | — | — | — |
