Chemicals and Materials · United States, India

Best Chemicals and Materials Companies in United States

Updated 2026-06-16 · Ranked by funding & momentum

5222 indexable Chemicals and Materials companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $18.2B across 338 funded companies, including 1 unicorn.

5,222
Companies
$18.2B
Total Funding
338
Funded
1
Unicorns
7
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Chemicals and Materials companies in United States

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 Adelphi Technology
Manufacturer of high-power neutron sources, neutron generators, and novel radiation detectors
$20M Seed Seed May 2026 1986 ↑ Active
2 Trillium Renewable Chemicals
Manufacturer of green acrylonitrile and acetonitrile from biorenewable feedstocks
$21.9M Series B Series B May 2026 3 2021 ↑ Active
3 Hycroft Mining
Limited information available
$260.9M Acquired Post IPO Sep 2025 74 2015 ↑ Active
4 TDA Research
Developer of chemical processes and commercial products for defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries. It offers research and development services, developing cutting-edge materials and hardware. The company also licenses developed products and technologies. Its facilities include research labs and pilot plant production space, equipped for process development, synthesis, and materials characterization. It has a history of successful government contracting and commercial partnerships.
$68.7M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2025 113 1987 ↑ Active
5 IBC
Manufacturer of precision components
$24.5M Public Post IPO Feb 2026 80 2002 ↑ Active
6 Unicat Catalyst
Manufacturer of catalysts, adsorbents, and filtration systems for various industries. It offers a broad product portfolio including those for syngas plants, purification processes, and polymerization reactors. The company provides on-site technical support, performance evaluations, and toll manufacturing services. Its manufacturing processes emphasize flexibility and supply chain stability. A focus on innovation drives the development of new technologies to improve customer financial and environmental performance.
$35M Acquired Conventional Debt Feb 2026 31 2000 ↑ Active
7 enCore Energy
Producer of in-situ recovery uranium
$166.8M Public Post IPO Aug 2025 21,000 2011 ↑ Active
8 Huntsman
Manufacturer & marketer of diversified chemicals for all industries
$400M Acquired Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 7,000 1970 ↑ Active
9 Entegris
Provider of materials handling solutions for manufacturing processes
$1.3B Public Grant (prize money) Jun 2024 1,361 1966 ↑ Active
10 LightPath
Manufacturer of custom VIS & IR optics and thermal imaging solutions
$16.3M Public Post IPO Jan 2026 327 1985 ↑ Active
11 Albemarle
Albemarle is a leading provider of essential elements, including lithium, bromine, and others, committed to building a more resilient world.
$121.8M Public Grant (prize money) May 2025 9,184 1994 ↑ Active
12 Monolith
Manufacturer of carbon black and hydrogen products for various industrial uses
$593.3M Series D Series D Sep 2024 97 2012 ↑ Active
13 ElementUSA
Manufacturer of advanced materials using recycled waste
$29.9M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Nov 2025 2020 ↑ Active
14 Aepnus
Developer of electrolysis equipment
$8M Seed Seed Feb 2026 7 2021 ↑ Active
15 Phosio
Developer of UV-curable metal oxide inks for display and semiconductor applications
$5.2M Seed Seed Mar 2026 5 2018 ↑ Active
16 Ammobia
Technology solution for ammonia production
$11.7M Seed Seed Jan 2026 3 2022 ↑ Active
17 Strathmore Plus
Manufacturer of uranium metals
$4.8M Public Post IPO Mar 2026 2 2007 ↑ Active
18 Addisenergy
Developer of a subsurface process for producing ammonia from iron resources
$17.2M Seed Seed Nov 2025 2024 ↑ Active
19 Flora Surfaces
Provider of high performance smart sustainable materials with a focus on antimicrobial coatings
$1.4M Seed Seed May 2026 9 2014 ↑ Active
20 CPS
Leader in developing advanced materials solutions for transportation, energy, aviation, defense, and oil & gas industries
$14.7M Public Grant (prize money) Sep 2025 86 1984 ↑ Active
21 Touchstone Research Laboratory
Provider of materials testing, failure analysis, and product development services
$41.1M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) May 2025 35 1983 ↑ Active
22 Eastman Kodak Company
Manufacturer of printing solutions, films, specialty chemicals, and coating services
$508M Public Grant (prize money) Jun 2024 7,302 1892 ↑ Active
23 Purity ReSource
Provider of closed loop systems for extending the chemical life-times in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
$1.7M Series A Series A Apr 2026 2021 ↑ Active
24 Tetramer
Offers materials research and development services
$35.3M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 32 2001 ↑ Active
25 ReElement Technologies
Provider of metal recovery solutions for rare earth elements and critical battery metals
$3.1M Series B Series B Jan 2026 2016 ↑ Active
26 Cascadebio
Developer of cell-free biocatalysts for enzyme stabilization and performance enhancement
$8.9M Seed Grant (prize money) Sep 2025 2022 ↑ Active
27 ProFound Alloys
Provider of ferro-alloys, foundry products, pig iron, and scrap metals
$40M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Apr 2025 2011 ↑ Active
28 Molten Industries
Innovating graphite and hydrogen production for batteries and heavy industry
$25M Series A Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 6 2021 ↑ Active
29 Phoam Labs
Manufacturer of compostable floral foam
$820K Series A Series A Apr 2026 7 2022 ↑ Active
30 Axcend
Provider of compact nanoflow liquid chromatography systems
$14.7M Acquired Grant (prize money) May 2025 20 2018 ↑ Active
31 Clear Scientific
Provider of platform to identify, neutralize, and eliminate harmful chemical compounds
$23.9M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 16 2019 ↑ Active
32 Chemfinitytech
Developer of separations technologies for critical mineral recovery and resource circularity
$7.4M Seed Grant (prize money) Aug 2025 2022 ↑ Active
33 Tnemec
Manufacturer of architectural and industrial coatings
$8.1M Early Stage Unattributed Jun 2025 264 1996 ↑ Active
34 Bluestem Bioscience
Manufacturer of chemicals and materials for agriculture sector
$5M Seed Grant (prize money) Jul 2025 11 2022 ↑ Active
35 New Iridium
Manufacturer of phenoxazine and dihydrophenazine
$6.1M Seed Seed Jun 2025 11 2016 ↑ Active
36 Okeanos
Developer of packaging technology reducing plastic and carbon footprint in packaging
$3M Seed Seed Sep 2025 2019 ↑ Active
37 ChromoLogic
Provider of bus and minibus rental services with driver options
$10.8M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Feb 2025 19 2007 ↑ Active
38 Toray Advanced Composites
Manufacturer of composite and carbon fiber materials
$1.2M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2025 367 2018 ↑ Active
39 PRISM
Provider of innovation solutions for tire rubber industrial applications
$23.5M Series A Series A Dec 2024 13 2019 ↑ Active
40 LASE Innovation
Developer of laser particle technology
$6.6M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 10 2018 ↑ Active
41 Chemours
Chemical corporation
$11.3M Public Grant (prize money) Jan 2025 4,632 2015 ↑ Active
42 Avadain Technology
Manufacturer of high quality graphene flakes
$6M Series A Series A Apr 2025 4 2016 ↑ Active
43 MillenniTEK
Manufacturer of advanced materials, specializing in technical ceramics for the nuclear power and defense industries
$4.2M Acquired Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 2010 ↑ Active
44 B&W Fiberglass
Manufacturer of glass fibers
$40M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jul 2024 120 1991 ↑ Active
45 Dynaflow-Inc
Provider of fluid dynamics research, testing, and software solutions
$5.7M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Feb 2025 16 1988 ↑ Active
46 Westwin Elements
Provider of cobalt refinery process and supply chain services
$4.2M Series A Series A May 2025 11 2022 ↑ Active
47 Chemtronergy
Manufacturer of cleaning chemicals
$4.3M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 2017 ↑ Active
48 Corepowermagnetics
Designer and manufacturer of high-performance magnetic components
$2.5M Seed Grant (prize money) May 2025 10 2020 ↑ Active
49 Stratus Materials
Manufacturer of cobalt-free cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries
$12M Series A Grant (prize money) Dec 2024 9 2022 ↑ Active
50 Great Lakes Crystal Technologies
Manufacturer of single-crystal diamond plates, substrates, and epitaxial wafers
$2.4M Seed Grant (prize money) May 2025 6 2019 ↑ Active

Top 12 Chemicals and Materials companies in United States

#1
$20M Raised
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#1

Adelphi Technology Seed

location_onRedwood City, California
Founded
1986
Funding raised
$20M
Stage
Seed

Manufacturer of high-power neutron sources, neutron generators, and novel radiation detectors

Funding rounds (21 disclosed of 23)
Round Date Amount
Seed May 2026 $2.6M
Grant (prize money) Jan 2025 $1M
Grant (prize money) Feb 2023 $406.5K
Grant (prize money) Feb 2023 $1M
Grant (prize money) Feb 2022 $1.4M
Grant (prize money) Jul 2021 Undisclosed
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Tech stack
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#2
$21.9M Raised
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#2

Trillium Renewable Chemicals Series B

location_onKnoxville, Tennessee
Founded
2021
Employees
3
Funding raised
$21.9M
Stage
Series B

Manufacturer of green acrylonitrile and acetonitrile from biorenewable feedstocks. It provides alternatives to oil and gas derived propylene. The company focuses on manufacturing drop-in molecules. It aims to provide a green alternative that reduces carbon emissions and improves safety.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Series B May 2026 $13M
Series A Jun 2024 $9.8M
Series A Aug 2022 $10.6M
Seed Feb 2021 $1.5M
Grant (prize money) $2.5M
Founders & key people
#3
Hycroft Mining Acquired
$260.9M Raised
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#3

Hycroft Mining Acquired

location_onWinnemucca, Nevada
Founded
2015
Employees
74
Funding raised
$260.9M
Stage
Acquired

Limited information available

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Sep 2025 $60M
Post IPO Mar 2022 $105.9M
Series B Oct 2015 $95M
Tech stack
apache http serverapple icloud mailcdnjscloudflarefancyboxfont awesome+10
#4
TDA Research Funding Raised
$68.7M Raised
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#4

TDA Research Funding Raised

location_onUnited States
Founded
1987
Employees
113
Funding raised
$68.7M
Stage
Funding Raised

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Funding rounds (49 disclosed of 62)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Dec 2025 $1.4M
Grant (prize money) Oct 2025 $2.5M
Grant (prize money) Jul 2025 $2.5M
Grant (prize money) May 2025 $3M
Grant (prize money) May 2025 $198.2K
Grant (prize money) May 2025 $400K
56 earlier rounds — sign up free
Founders & key people
Tech stack
angularapple icloud mailcart functionalitycloudflarecloudflare bot managementcore-js+14
#5
IBC Public
$24.5M Raised
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#5

IBC Public

location_onFranklin, Indiana
Founded
2002
Employees
80
Funding raised
$24.5M
Stage
Public

Manufacturer of precision components

Funding rounds (20 disclosed of 22)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Feb 2026 $1.5M
Post IPO Dec 2022 $898.6K
Post IPO Oct 2021 $1.5M
Post IPO Jun 2021 $828.3K
Post IPO Nov 2020 $1.4M
Post IPO Dec 2019 $216K
16 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
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#6
Unicat Catalyst Acquired
$35M Raised
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#6

Unicat Catalyst Acquired

location_onAlvin, Texas
Founded
2000
Employees
31
Funding raised
$35M
Stage
Acquired

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Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Feb 2026 $35M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
aosapache http servercdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcookiebot+14
#7
enCore Energy Public
$166.8M Raised
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#7

enCore Energy Public

location_onCorpus Christi, Texas
Founded
2011
Employees
21,000
Funding raised
$166.8M
Stage
Public

Producer of in-situ recovery uranium

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Aug 2025 $115M
Post IPO Dec 2022 $51.8M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
cookieyescore-jselementorembedplusfullcalendargodaddy+14
#8
Huntsman Acquired
$400M Raised
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#8

Huntsman Acquired

location_onThe Woodlands, Texas
Founded
1970
Employees
7,000
Funding raised
$400M
Stage
Acquired

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals.Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances, and packaging. The company develops active materials, coatings fibers, inks, Pol

Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon web servicesapache http servercloudflarecloudflare bot managementcore-js+14
#9
Entegris Public
$1.3B Raised
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#9

Entegris Public

location_onBillerica, Massachusetts
Founded
1966
Employees
1,361
Funding raised
$1.3B
Stage
Public

Entegris is a provider of materials handling solutions for manufacturing processes. It manufactures filtration products to purify gases and fluids, liquid systems, high-performance materials, and specialty gas management solutions, graphite, silicon carbide, and coatings. Additionally, it provides yield improving, field support services, contamination control services, refurbishment, cleaning, and analytical services

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Jun 2024 Undisclosed
Conventional Debt Nov 2018 $700M
Post IPO Nov 2017 $550M
Grant (prize money) Jun 2015 $150K
Grant (prize money) Jan 2013 $150K
Grant (prize money) Feb 2012 $1.1M
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Founders & key people
Tech stack
adobe analyticsadobe audience manageradobe dynamic media classicadobe experience platform identity serviceadobe experience platform launchamazon alb+14
#10
LightPath Public
$16.3M Raised
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#10

LightPath Public

location_onOrlando, Florida
Founded
1985
Employees
327
Funding raised
$16.3M
Stage
Public

Manufacturer of custom VIS & IR optics and thermal imaging solutions. It designs and manufactures optical and infrared solutions, including molded glass aspheric lenses, infrared and thermal imaging assemblies, and IR cameras. The company also produces chalcogenide glass lenses engineered for diverse applications and environments. Its services encompass freeform optics fabrication, infrared glass manufacturing, assem

Funding rounds (7 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Jan 2026 $10.8K
Post IPO Sep 2025 $8M
Post IPO Jan 2018 $2.3M
Post IPO Jan 2015 $1.3M
Post IPO Jun 2012 $2M
Post IPO Apr 2010 $1.1M
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Tech stack
aoscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcore-jsgodaddygoogle analytics+14
#11
Albemarle Public
$121.8M Raised
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Albemarle Public

location_onCharlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1994
Employees
9,184
Funding raised
$121.8M
Stage
Public

Albemarle is a global leader in the production of essential elements, including lithium and bromine, with a commitment to building a more resilient world. The company operates globally, with a presence in various countries and regions. Albemarle's products are used in a variety of industries, including chemicals, energy, and materials. The company is dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 9)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) May 2025 $1.4M
Grant (prize money) Jan 2025 $1.4M
Grant (prize money) Sep 2023 $90M
Grant (prize money) Oct 2022 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Jul 2021 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Apr 2010 Undisclosed
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Tech stack
acquia cloud platformalpine.jsamazon web servicesapple icloud mailbugherdcloudflare+14
#12
Monolith Series D
$593.3M Raised
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#12

Monolith Series D

location_onLincoln, Nebraska
Founded
2012
Employees
97
Funding raised
$593.3M
Stage
Series D

Manufacturer of carbon black and hydrogen products for various industrial uses. The company produces carbon black, a material used in tires, plastics, and coatings. It also produces hydrogen, which has applications in energy, transportation, and industrial processes. The company supplies these products to a range of industries. It focuses on the production and distribution of these materials.

Funding rounds (11 disclosed of 15)
Round Date Amount
Series D Sep 2024 Undisclosed
Series D Jul 2022 $300M
Conventional Debt Jan 2022 $1B
Series D Jun 2021 Undisclosed
Series D Jun 2021 $120M
Series D Nov 2020 Undisclosed
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Tech stack
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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$18.2B
across these companies
Companies funded
338
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$2.8B raised

Most active investors

O OSTI 75 investments in Chemicals and Materials NF National Science Foundation 53 investments in Chemicals and Materials UA United States Department of Agriculture 28 investments in Chemicals and Materials E Europa 26 investments in Chemicals and Materials AF America’s Seed Fund 24 investments in Chemicals and Materials H HHS 22 investments in Chemicals and Materials D DOE 16 investments in Chemicals and Materials MH Military Health 14 investments in Chemicals and Materials M MassChallenge 9 investments in Chemicals and Materials AP Arsenal Capital Partners 7 investments in Chemicals and Materials A AIAC 5 investments in Chemicals and Materials F FEMA 5 investments in Chemicals and Materials

Notable founders in United States Chemicals and Materials

CG Charles Gary CEO Adelphi Technology · $20M raised
CT Corey Tyree Founder & CEO Trillium Renewable Chemicals · $21.9M raised
MK Mike Karpuk CEO TDA Research · $68.7M raised
JM Jim McKimmy CEO Unicat Catalyst · $35M raised
WS William Sheriff Founder enCore Energy · $166.8M raised
AR Andi Raidl Co-Founder Huntsman · $400M raised
HN Hong Nguyen Co-Founder Huntsman · $400M raised
BL Bertrand Loy CEO Entegris · $1.3B raised
LK Luther Kissam CEO Albemarle · $121.8M raised
LK Luke Kissam Ex-CEO Albemarle · $121.8M raised
RH Robert Hanson Co-Founder and CEO Monolith · $593.3M raised
RH Rob Hanson Co-Founder and CEO Monolith · $593.3M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Chemicals and Materials companies are there in United States?
Radar tracks 5222 indexable Chemicals and Materials companies headquartered in United States, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Chemicals and Materials companies in United States?
The Chemicals and Materials companies in United States on this list have raised a combined $18.2B in disclosed equity funding across 338 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Chemicals and Materials company in United States?
CF Industries is the highest-funded Chemicals and Materials company in United States, with $2.8B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Chemicals and Materials companies in United States are funded?
338 of the 5222 Chemicals and Materials companies in United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Chemicals and Materials unicorns are there in United States?
1 Chemicals and Materials company in United States on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United States Chemicals and Materials companies?
The most active investors in United States Chemicals and Materials companies on this list include OSTI, National Science Foundation, United States Department of Agriculture, Europa, America’s Seed Fund.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.

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