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The nanotechnology sector is attracting major investment for its wide range of applications. Companies are working on everything from battery technology to brain computer interfaces.

Group14 Technologies leads in funding with $1.2 billion for its work in advanced battery materials. Other notable startups include INBRAIN Neuroelectronics, which is developing neural platforms with graphene.

Below is our list of 47 Nanotechnology startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Group14 Technologies manufactures a silicon-carbon composite that acts as a powerful, drop-in replacement for graphite in lithium-ion battery anodes. This technology, known as SCC55™, significantly increases energy density to improve the performance of electric vehicles and consumer electronics.

HeadquartersWoodinville, Washington, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersAaron Feaver, Rick Costantino, Rick Luebbe
Funding Amount$1.2B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsLightrock, OMERS Ventures, Yaletown Partners, Decarbonization Partners, Vsquared Ventures

Moleaer develops industrial-scale nanobubble systems that improve water quality and operational efficiency for businesses. Their technology is applied in sectors from agriculture to energy, helping companies increase productivity and meet sustainability targets.

HeadquartersHawthorne, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersBruce Scholten, Warren Russell
Funding Amount$67.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsApollo, S2G Investments, Cibus Fund, Energy Innovation Capital, Xylem

Nanoramic Laboratories builds an advanced electrode technology for lithium-ion batteries called Neocarbonix®. The company's material offers a low-cost, high-performance alternative to traditional manufacturing processes, improving energy density and charging speeds.

HeadquartersWoburn, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2009
FoundersJohn Cooley, Riccardo Signorelli
Funding Amount$130.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsUS Department of Energy, Top Material, Samsung Venture Investment, WindSail Capital Group, ITOCHU Corporation

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics builds advanced neural interfaces from graphene for therapeutic applications. Their brain-computer interface platform is designed to treat neurological disorders with a minimally invasive approach.

HeadquartersBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Year Founded2020
FoundersAnton Guimera, Carolina Aguilar, Jose Garrido, Kostas Kostarelos
Funding Amount$119.8M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsEuropean Investment Bank, Vsquared Ventures, European Innovation Council, imec.xpand, Asabys Partners

Kiutra designs and builds cryogen-free magnetic cooling systems for scientific research and quantum technology. Their scalable cryostats provide easy access to ultra-low temperatures for labs and companies developing next-generation devices.

HeadquartersMunich, Bayern, Germany
Year Founded2018
FoundersAlexander Regnat, Christian Pfleiderer, Jan Spallek, Tomek Schulz
Funding Amount€13M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top Investors55 North, HTGF (High-Tech Gruenderfonds), Verve Ventures, EIC Accelerator, TRUMPF Venture

Cellino develops an automated platform that uses AI-guided lasers to manufacture personalized cell therapies at scale. Their work addresses key bottlenecks in production, aiming to make these potentially curative treatments accessible to more patients.

HeadquartersCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersMarinna Madrid, Matthias Wagner, Nabiha Saklayen, Stan Wang
Funding Amount$122.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, 8VC, Felicis, MassChallenge, The Engine

Metalchemy creates natural solutions using green nanotechnology to extend the shelf life of fresh food. Their antimicrobial coatings and packaging materials are designed to reduce both food waste and plastic pollution.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2019
FoundersFederico Trotta
Funding Amount£1.6M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusEquity Crowdfunding
Top InvestorsInnovate UK, Founders Factory, G-Force, Katapult

HT Materials Science develops Maxwell's™, a proprietary heat transfer fluid technology for commercial and industrial use. Their drop-in additive is engineered to improve the energy efficiency of existing heating and cooling systems.

HeadquartersDublin, Dublin, Ireland
Year Founded2018
FoundersArturo de Risi, Rudy Holesek, Tom Grizzetti
Funding Amount$23.6M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsCDP Venture Capital, Amazon, Aramco Ventures, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund

Agnikul develops and operates launch vehicles for the growing small satellite market. Their rockets provide dedicated, on-demand launches for customers needing to get micro and nano-satellites into orbit.

HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Year Founded2017
FoundersMoin SPM, Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, Srinath Ravichandran
Funding Amount$61.2M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsMayfield Fund, Venture Catalysts, Celesta Capital, Speciale Invest, Anicut Capital

Landa Digital Printing develops Nanographic Printing presses for the commercial, packaging, and publishing markets. Their technology uses nano-pigments to combine the quality of offset printing with the versatility of digital production.

HeadquartersRehovot, HaMerkaz, Israel
Year Founded2002
FoundersBenny Landa
Funding Amount$485M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsAltana, SKion

37 Additional Nanotechnology Startups Worth Following

Our top picks offer a glimpse into the field, but they are far from the only ones making progress. Dozens of other founders are building companies that apply tiny tech to big problems in manufacturing, healthcare, and beyond.

These companies have collectively raised nearly half a billion dollars, showing just how much activity there is. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping the world of nanotechnology.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Quandela logo QuandelaHardware2017$67.5MSeries B
Dunia Innovation logo Dunia InnovationManufacturing2022$11.5MSeed
Sparxell logo SparxellManufacturing2022$5.2MGrant
Neuranics logo NeuranicsHealthcare2021$11.4MSeed
Nanosci logo NanosciManufacturing2020$1.2MSeed
Anaphite logo AnaphiteManufacturing2018£19.3MSeries A
Naco Technologies logo Naco TechnologiesManufacturing2009€8.7MVenture Round
UP Catalyst logo UP CatalystManufacturing2019€26.5MDebt Financing
Tethis S.p.A logo Tethis S.p.ABiotech2004€15.1MGrant
Nuada logo NuadaEnvironment2012£12.2MGrant
DetraPel logo DetraPelRetail2013$14MSeries A
QV Bioelectronics logo QV BioelectronicsManufacturing2018$6.8MGrant
PhotonPath logo PhotonPathManufacturing2019€5.1MSeries A
Graphmatech logo GraphmatechManufacturing2017SEK84.5MVenture Round
PHIX logo PHIXManufacturing2017$23MGrant
Re-Fresh Global logo Re-Fresh GlobalManufacturing2019$1.1MSeed
Nanusens logo NanusensManufacturing2014$8.7MSeries A
Abionic logo AbionicBiotech2010CHF26.6MGrant
Innomedica logo InnomedicaHealthcare2000$39.7MVenture Round
GRAPHENEST logo GRAPHENESTManufacturing2015$3.9MSeed
Naco logo NacoEnvironment2020€15.2MSeed
Graphenea logo GrapheneaBiotech2010$7.3MGrant
Picosun logo PicosunManufacturing2003€17.4MVenture Round
Causeway Sensors logo Causeway SensorsAnalytics2013€8.7MVenture Round
Smart Nano NI logo Smart Nano NIManufacturing2020£42.4MGrant
RAB Microfluidics logo RAB MicrofluidicsMobility2016£3.4MSeed
QustomDot logo QustomDotManufacturing2020€3MGrant
QNA Technology logo QNA TechnologyManufacturing2016PLN23.2MVenture Round
ReCatalyst logo ReCatalystManufacturing2021€1.7MSeed
Nanup logo NanupManufacturing2006CN¥200MSeries B
Glenntex AB logo Glenntex ABManufacturing2021SEK7.7MSeed
Micronit logo MicronitHardware1999€1.7MGrant
TESCAN logo TESCANMedia1991
Captain Corrosion logo Captain CorrosionManufacturing2016€7.5kPre-Seed
RadiantNano logo RadiantNanoHardware2020
Raith logo RaithManufacturing1980
Temicon logo TemiconHardware2005€3MSeries C

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