Best Advanced Materials Companies in Sweden
The 47 best Advanced Materials companies in Sweden in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Graphmatech.
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Ranked: Best Advanced Materials companies in Sweden
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graphmatech Manufacturer of graphene-based nanocomposites material | $16M | 4 mo ago | 25 | 2017 | Mamoun Taher Founder | SanityNode.jsPanda CSS+14 | 32 patents Graphene‑enhanced polymer composites for high‑capacity hydrogen storage and transport | 1 award |
| 2 | SweGaN Manufacturer of custom-made epitaxial wafers | $13M | 29 mo ago | 32 | 2014 | Tai Chen Chief Executive Officer | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | 36 patents Advanced GaN/III‑nitride semiconductor device structures and heterostructure fabrication processes | 3 job openings |
| 3 | Renasens Developer of textile recycling technology that transforms blended textiles into fibers | $12M | 4 mo ago | — | 2022 | Jade Bouledjouidja Founder & CEO | WebflowGSAPMicrosoft Advertising+11 | 4 patents Textile recycling: fiber separation and dye/additive removal from blended fabrics. | 1 job opening |
| 4 | Renewcell Provider of material made by recycling cotton from discarded textiles | $11M | 85 mo ago | 139 | 2012 | Gunnar Henriksson Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — | 1 job opening · 3 partnerships |
| 5 | OrganoClick Manufacturer of biocomposites and textiles | $8M | 51 mo ago | 45 | 2006 | Marten Hellberg Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | 180 patents Bio-based polyelectrolyte binders for textiles, nonwovens, and oil‑water barrier films | 1 award |
| 6 | ChromoGenics Manufacturer of smart glass for energy efficiency | $7M | 76 mo ago | 31 | 2003 | Greger Gregard Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | 71 patents Tunable optical interlayers and edge-protective structures for advanced glass laminate displays | 2 launchs · 2 expansions · 1 award |
| 7 | GAIA Developer of biodegradable products and solutions | $6M | 28 mo ago | — | 2015 | Peter Stenström CEO | WixSentryBootstrap+11 | — | — |
| 8 | TreeToTextile Developer of renewable cellulose fiber technology for textile industry | $5M | 17 mo ago | 21 | 2014 | Lars Stigsson Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | 84 patents Wet spinning processes for alkaline cellulose fibers and regenerated cellulose textiles. | 1 job opening |
| 9 | Westra Materials Developer of PFAS-free, high-performance conductive polymers | $4M | 10 mo ago | — | 2020 | Marc-Antoine Stoeckel Co-Founder & COO | PHPUbuntuCaddy+9 | — | 1 award |
| 10 | PlasticFri Provider of eco-friendly plastics | $3M | 28 mo ago | 18 | 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Smoltek Developer of carbon nanofiber technology for semiconductor and hydrogen applications | $2M | 158 mo ago | 21 | 2005 | — | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+21 | 189 patents Nanostructured electrodes, separators, and transport layers for water electrolysis and energy storage devices. | — |
| 12 | Ecohelix Manufacturer of biodegradable polymers | $2M | 14 mo ago | — | 2014 | Petri Oinonen Founder & CEO | — | 11 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 13 | Svenska Aerogel Manufacturer of aerogel material, Quartzene, for thermal insulation and fire resistance | $2M | 99 mo ago | 16 16 → 20 (+25%) | 2000 | Tor Einar Norbakk CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | 47 patents Advanced porous silica aerogel materials for insulation, filtration, and antifouling coatings | 1 launch |
| 14 | Smart High Tech Provider of graphene-enhanced materials for thermal management applications | $1M | 91 mo ago | — | 2006 | Johan Liu Founder & CTO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+15 | 55 patents Graphene-enhanced thermal interface pads and conductive films for high-performance heat dissipation. | 1 award |
| 15 | Cellfion Developer of bioenergy project | $1M | 29 mo ago | 6 | 2020 | Liam Hardey Co-Founder & CEO | — | 7 patents Cellulose-based ion-conducting membranes for fuel cells and redox flow batteries | — |
| 16 | FineCell Developer of nanocellulose for industrial solutions | $1M | 32 mo ago | 6 | 2015 | Kloce Dongfang Li Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 17 | Polymer Factory Sweden AB Provider of polymer-based nanomaterials | $1M | 43 mo ago | 2 | 2006 | — | Wix eCommerceCart FunctionalityWix+15 | 16 patents Functionalized polymer nanogels for analytical calibrants and targeted delivery applications | — |
| 18 | Glenntex Provider of graphene-based 2D nanocomposite materials | $760K | 17 mo ago | 3 | 2020 | Elliot Sparrow Co-Founder | — | 2 patents Functionalized graphene materials for advanced nanocomposite applications | — |
| 19 | Hexagem Developer of GaN wafers with zero threading disclocations | $225K | 50 mo ago | 6 | 2015 | Bart Markus Co-Founder and Chair | — | 35 patents MicroLED semiconductor devices and fabrication templates for high‑density optoelectronic arrays | — |
Top 12 Advanced Materials companies in Sweden
#1
Series A · Uppsala, Uppsala County · founded 2017 · 25 employees$16.3Mraised▾
Graphmatech is a manufacturer of graphene-based nanocomposites materials and services with its patented material called Aros Graphene. The material which is self-lubricating, self-cooling, and light-weight exhibits thermal and electrical conductivity, high wear resistance, corrosion barrier as well as very low dry friction and can be applied as a coating, or as an additive to a matrix or even 3D-printed. It has partnered with ABB, Sandvik, National, Granges, and Wematter.
- Apr 2026Series A$2.1M
- Apr 2026Grant (prize money)$4.2M
- Sep 2022Grant (prize money)$143.3K
- Jun 2021Series A$10.1M
#2
Seed · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2022$11.6Mraised▾
Developer of textile recycling technology that transforms blended textiles into fibers. The technology uses a waterless process that consumes less energy. It avoids depolymerization, maintaining fiber quality. The technology is scalable and modular, designed for large-scale commercialization.
- Mar 2026Seed$11.6M
#3
Series A · Norrkoping, ostergotland County · founded 2020$4.5Mraised▾
Developer of PFAS-free, high-performance conductive polymers for batteries, polymer capacitors, and solar cells. These polymers offer high electrical conductivity and exceptional thermal stability, suitable for demanding applications. The materials are designed for reliable, scalable production, ensuring consistent performance across batches. They are used to enhance energy storage and production, improving battery performance and lifespan in various electronic devices.
- Oct 2025Series A$4.5M
#4
Seed · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2014$2.4Mraised▾
Manufacturer of biodegradable polymers. It uses wood formation, biomimicking, and enzymatic processes to develop wood-based polymer materials. It caters to the packaging, construction, and cosmetic sectors.
- Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$2.5M
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$1.2M
- May 2021Seed$2.4M
- Jul 2019Grant (prize money)$55.7K
#5
Acquired · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2014 · 21 employees$5.4Mraised▾
Developer of renewable cellulose fiber technology for textile industry. The company transforms dissolving pulp into pure cellulose fibers designed for use in both textile and nonwoven applications. These fibers feature a natural dry feel, soft luster, and good compatibility with cotton, viscose, polyester, and other blends. The production process emphasizes environmental efficiency by using minimal chemicals, water, and energy, while also achieving high recovery rates and low emissions. The company collaborates with industrial partners to scale its manufacturing and make the material commercially viable for global markets.
- Feb 2025Seed—
- Oct 2024Seed—
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$2.7M
- Jan 2017Seed$2.7M
#6
Series A · Linkoping, ostergotland County · founded 2014 · 32 employees$12.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of custom-made epitaxial wafers. It develops custom-made epitaxial wafers and materials based on GaN technology. Clients include manufacturers of components and devices for satellite, communications and defense organizations.
- Mar 2024Series A—
- Oct 2022Series A$11.8M
- Feb 2021Grant (prize money)$60.3K
- Sep 2018Grant (prize money)$1.9M
#7
Seed · Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County · founded 2020 · 3 employees$760Kraised▾
Provider of graphene-based 2D nanocomposite materials. It uses recycled plastic materials to develop functionalized graphene-based composite materials. It also designs and provides custom plastic blends according to the client's requirements. It has applications in oil and gas, plastic end product, and textile sectors.
- Mar 2025Seed$760K
#8
Series A · Helsingborg, Skane County · founded 2015$5.7Mraised▾
Developer of biodegradable products and solutions. The company has developed a mineral-filled biodegradable material which can be used in production equipment. It also offers granules for conversion technologies including film blowing, injection molding, sheet extrusion, and bottle blowing. The products manufactured using these biodegradable materials include Biodolomer compound, pouch, tray, cutlery, bottle, apron, etc.
- Apr 2024Series A$4.6M
- Nov 2021Grant (prize money)$492.8K
- Jul 2019Seed$1.1M
- Sep 2016Grant (prize money)$1.1M
#9
Series A · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2018 · 18 employees$3.3Mraised▾
Provider of eco-friendly plastics. It provides petroleum-based plastic making it bio-degradable, compostable, and toxic-free, thereby replacing fossil plastics. It uses proprietary technology that uses renewable resources for making a plant-based material for conventional plastics. The company offers biodegradable plastic products such as shopping bags, drinking cups, and garbage bags.
- Apr 2024Grant (prize money)$73.4K
- Dec 2023Series A$3.3M
- Mar 2021Grant (prize money)$59.5K
#10
Public · Taby, Stockholm County · founded 2006 · 45 employees$8.1Mraised▾
OrganoClick develops and manufactures biocomposites and textiles. Its product line OrganoTex uses environmentally friendly technology that provides water resistance to textiles while OrganoWood is a wooden material that is resistant to fungal decay and fire. Other offerings of the company include OrganoComp (non-biodegradable oil-based plastics with biodegradable materials based on cellulose), biobased binder system, and water repellents for technical textiles. The company also provides paper and packaging materials such as molded paper products and specialty cellulosic fibers. The products have application in construction, food packaging, etc.
- May 2022Grant (prize money)—
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$59.6K
- Nov 2019Grant (prize money)$384K
- Sep 2017Post IPO$5M
#11
Seed · Norrkoping, ostergotland County · founded 2020 · 6 employees$1.3Mraised▾
Developer of bioenergy project
- Mar 2024Grant (prize money)$2.7M
- Aug 2022Seed$1.3M
#12
Public · Stockholm, Stockholm County · founded 2012 · 139 employees$11Mraised▾
Provider of material made by recycling cotton from discarded textiles. The material recovers cellulose from clothes and production scraps. It replaces virgin materials and helps close the loop on textile production. The material is a dissolving pulp that makes regenerated fibers. These fibers are spun into yarns, woven into fabrics, and sewn into textile products.
- Jul 2019Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Jun 2019Series A$5.4M
- Sep 2016Series A$5.6M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Advanced Materials coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Advanced Materials is moving in Sweden
A read on the academic research around Advanced Materials — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 41 Sweden-affiliated papers.
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology11
- Lund University7
- Linköping University6
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center5
- University of Borås3
- Smart material5
- Nanotechnology3
- Actuator3
- Self-healing hydrogels2
- Biomanufacturing2
- Smart material3→6
- Photonics1
- Nanotechnology1
- Realization (probability)1
- Optical materials1
- Surface modification1
Where advanced materials is researched across Sweden
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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