Best Advanced Materials Companies in Texas, United States
The 34 best Advanced Materials companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Pallidus.
Ranked: Best Advanced Materials companies in Texas
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pallidus Innovating silicon carbide wafer technology for next-generation power electronics applications | $95M | 34 mo ago | Series B | 50 | — | 90 patents High-purity polymer‑derived silicon carbide materials, powders, and crystal growth processes | — |
| 2 | Applied Nanotech Develops and manufactures nano materials 45Product top 14%Funding top 31%Innovation top 34%Patents top 35% All 11 signals ▾Producttop 14% Fundingtop 31% Innovationtop 34% Patentstop 35% Moattop 35% Growthtop 44% Talentbottom 45% Fin. healthbottom 41% Marketbottom 38% Globalbottom 37% Techbottom 24% Product: 12 distinct product lines · Company stage: Public Funding: Raised $22.5M across 36 rounds · 36 rounds over 22 yrs (1.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $22M | 17 mo ago | Public | 19 | Richard Fink CEO & President | 271 patents Copper nanoparticle inks for printed conductive circuits and flexible electronics | — |
| 3 | Superconductor Technologies Developer of high temperature superconducting materials and cryogenics | $22M | 103 mo ago | Series A | 21 | — | — | — |
| 4 | FibeRio Tech High through put Nano Fiber systems and Materials | $20M | 136 mo ago | Deadpooled | 17 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Quantum Materials Corp Manufacturer of luminescent semiconductor nanocrystals | $18M | 68 mo ago | Public | 31 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Solarno Nano-technology based research company for solar solutions | $4M | 164 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | John Ferraris Founder & Ex-CEO | 11 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 7 | Bone Solutions Provider of ornithological bone void filler bio-materials | $4M | 127 mo ago | Series A | 5 | — | 294 patents Orthopedic bone fixation and spinal/pelvic stabilization implants with cement delivery systems | — |
| 8 | Inovues Provider of non-intrusive glazing retrofit systems | $4M | 47 mo ago | Seed | 11 | Anas Kassas Founder & CEO | 22 patents Retrofit breathable glazing systems for building windows to improve energy performance. | — |
| 9 | DexMat Manufacturer of advanced carbon material for aerospace, automotive, and energy industries 32Growth top 35%Funding top 41%News top 45%Moat top 48% All 8 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 41% Newstop 45% Moattop 48% Techtop 49% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 21% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $3.0M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 3 yrs (2.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $3M | 12 mo ago | Seed | 4 | Bryan Hassin CEO | — | — |
| 10 | Cyclewood Sustainable bio-resin solutions replacing traditional plastics with lignin-based materials | $2M | 134 mo ago | Seed | 8 | — | 38 patents Lignin chemical modification and blending with thermoplastics for polymer additive technologies | — |
| 11 | Rheom Materials Developer of bio-based polymers derived from plant-based matter for sustainable solutions | $2M | 48 mo ago | Seed | — | Zimri Hinshaw Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 12 | Framergy MOFs and Single Molecule traps for clean energy | $2M | 64 mo ago | Seed | 6 | Christian Serre Co-Founder | 13 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 13 | Molecular Rebar Design Manufacturer of carbon nanotube technology | $1M | 63 mo ago | Funding Raised | 15 | Clive Bosnyak Co-Owner | 219 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 14 | Applied Bioplastics Manufacturer of bioplastics products for multiple purposes | $400K | 39 mo ago | Seed | 16 | Alex Blum Co-Founder | — | — |
| 15 | SurgePower Materials Manufacturer of graphene-based nanostructures | $400K | 80 mo ago | Seed | — | Babatunde Adebiyi Co-Founder & CTO | — | — |
| 16 | e-Chromic Technologies Manufacturer of smart glass materials | $370K | 152 mo ago | Seed | 2 | Richelle Burnett Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 17 | Nanoscale.com Developer of nano-crystalline metal oxides for chemical and odor neutralization | $200K | 208 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | Charlie Munson CEO | — | — |
| 18 | Blueshift Manufacturer of polymer-based aerogel materials | $100K | 150 mo ago | Seed | 18 18 → 25 (+39%) | — | 45 patents Optical concentrator systems for precision thermal processing and solar energy applications | — |
Top 12 Advanced Materials companies in Texas
#1
Public · Austin, Texas · founded 1989 · 19 employees$22.5Mraised▾
Applied Nanotech develops and manufactures nano materials like carbon nano-tube films, graphene films, conductive inks, conductive pastes etc. They have developed a heat transfer material called CarbAL which is a carbon-based nanocomposite comprising of 80% carbonaceous matrix and a dispersed metal component of 20% aluminum with an additive that enhances phonon coupling and inhibits the formation of aluminum carbide. They have also developed a highly transparent and conducting copper metallic mesh called Exclucent.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$206.5K
- Jul 2024Grant (prize money)$206.5K
- Jun 2021Grant (prize money)$1.4M
- Jun 2020Grant (prize money)$200K
#2
Seed · Houston, Texas · founded 2015 · 4 employees$3Mraised▾
Manufacturer of advanced carbon material for aerospace, automotive, and energy industries. The material delivers conductivity combined with strength, light weight, and flexibility. It is engineered for industrial-scale applications. The company offers fiber tow, twisted yarn, braided yarn, fabric, and film products.
- Oct 2025Seed$9.2M
- Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$1.1M
- Feb 2024Grant (prize money)$1.5M
- Mar 2023Seed$3M
#3
Series B · Houston, Texas · founded 2015 · 50 employees$94.6Mraised▾
Innovating silicon carbide wafer technology for next-generation power electronics applications. This company is transforming the cost-quality paradigm for SiC wafers. With a pioneering technology platform and extensive IP portfolio, they offer a premier silicon carbide solution for power semiconductor and other markets. They focus on growing silicon carbide crystals and making premium SiC epitaxy-ready wafers. Their silicon carbide technology is fueling next-generation applications in transportation, telecom, green energy, and smart grid. They provide high-performance wafers and are committed to rapid expansion and a superb team. They are a technology company in the B2B sector.
- Dec 2023Conventional Debt$30.1M
- Dec 2022Series B$74.1M
- Jul 2020Series A$2M
- May 2019Series A$6.5M
#4
Public · San Marcos, Texas · founded 2007 · 31 employees$17.7Mraised▾
Quantum Material Display is a manufacturer of luminescent semiconductor nanocrystals. It has developed QDX™ Quantum Dots which are capable to withstand high heat, oxidation, and moisture without degradation. It produces both cadmium-based and RoHS compliant cadmium-free quantum dots. It helps electronic displays instead of barrier films for encapsulation. It also enables the on-chip application to increase the energy efficiency in LED lights. Also, delivers anti-counterfeit solutions leveraging its patent-pending QDX™ Ledger Blockchain.
- Feb 2021Post IPO$15M
- Mar 2016Post IPO$2M
- Apr 2015Post IPO$490K
- Feb 2014Post IPO—
#5
Series A · Austin, Texas · founded 1987 · 21 employees$22.2Mraised▾
Superconductor Technologies develops high-temperature superconducting materials and cryogenics. Its products include conductus superconducting wires, electric utilities, and smart grids. Its superconducting materials are ReBCO-CDR and MgB2 thin film. The products have application in electric power industry, industrial motors, generators, and condensers. Additionally, it provides SuperLink, Amplink, and Superplex wires for the telecommunication industry. The company owns more than 100 patents for its products and manufacturing process. Also, offers superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) technology based on flywheels.
- Mar 2018Post IPO$1.8M
- Aug 2016Post IPO$1.6M
- Aug 2013Post IPO$10.9M
- Jul 2003Series A$11M
#6
Seed · Houston, Texas · founded 2017 · 11 employees$3.6Mraised▾
Provider of non-intrusive glazing retrofit systems
- Nov 2022Seed—
- Dec 2021Seed$2.8M
- Mar 2021Seed$875K
- Jun 2019Grant (prize money)$25K
#7
Deadpooled · Mcallen, Texas · founded 2009 · 17 employees$19.9Mraised▾
FibeRio is a supplier of cost-effective and high-throughput nanofiber production systems and materials powered by Forcespinning technology. This technology enables melt spinning and solution spinning which helps in volume boost and higher performance. FibeRio partners with market leading end product companies to enable them to develop proprietary nanofiber based products to provide competitve edge over commodotized technology and have a superior performance edge. Specifically targetted at Apparel, Filtration, Healthcare and Electronics.
#8
Seed · Houston, Texas · founded 2020$1.9Mraised▾
Developer of bio-based polymers derived from plant-based matter for sustainable solutions. It provides users with a platform focusing on sustainable material alternatives, pioneering the use of bio-based polymers derived from plant-based matter. They collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and brand partners to bring bio-based materials into the mainstream.
- Sep 2022Seed$1.1M
- Oct 2021Seed$550K
- Mar 2021Conventional Debt$250K
- Oct 2020Seed$50K
#9
Seed · College Station, Texas · founded 2011 · 6 employees$1.6Mraised▾
Framergy is a developer of enabling materials such as Metal Organic Frameworks & Single Molecule Traps that support a broad range of applications in clean energy and beyond. MOFs are intricate molecular structures with chambers that can store hydrogen, methane and other gases in a highly-efficient manner - a newly created class of transformational, rationally-designed reusable materials that react with and can even change the environment around them by absorbing or releasing selected substances. Won i2iawards-2012, TechConnect Innovation Awards-2013&2014.
- Jun 2021Grant (prize money)$247.5K
- Aug 2020Grant (prize money)$384.6K
- Sep 2016Grant (prize money)$728.1K
- Jul 2015Grant (prize money)$150K
#10
Funding Raised · Coppell, Texas · founded 2005$4Mraised▾
Nano-technology based research company for solar solutions. It is currently working in the development and commercialization of emerging nanotechnologies, nanomaterials for solar water heater systems, advanced solar cells devices, high energy density supercapacitors and lighting solutions.
- Feb 2013Grant (prize money)$150K
- Nov 2011Grant (prize money)$634.9K
- Oct 2011Grant (prize money)$634.9K
- Dec 2009Grant (prize money)$1.6M
#11
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2019 · 16 employees$400Kraised▾
Applied Bioplastics is a manufacturer of bioplastics products for multiple purposes. It enables manufacturers to materially and affordably reduce their CO2 footprint. They have brought together the IP, the team, market-ready products, and interested buyers to substitute carbon-negative plant material for petrochemical feedstock without sacrificing quality or margin.
- Jun 2023Seed$400K
#12
Series A · Dallas, Texas · founded 2004 · 5 employees$3.8Mraised▾
Provider of ornithological bone void filler bio-materials. The company develops an injectable bone graft substitute and a magnesium bio-material that has uses as a bone void filler for various orthopedic applications. It offers solutions for orthopedic markets, including the spine, cranial maxillofacial, trauma, and dental markets.
- Mar 2016Series A$1.7M
- Jun 2015Series A$215K
- Mar 2008Series A$1.9M
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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How research on Advanced Materials in Texas is moving
A read on the academic research around Advanced Materials in Texas — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 73 papers.
- Texas A&M University34
- The University of Texas at Dallas12
- The University of Texas at Austin10
- University of North Texas6
- The University of Texas at Arlington4
- Actuator2→5
- Elastomer2→3
- Smart material2→6
- Composite material1→3
- Context (archaeology)1
- Self-healing hydrogels1
- Smart material1
- Shape-memory polymer1
- Polymer1
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