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Best Chemicals and Materials Tech Companies in Massachusetts, United States
The 77 best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Massachusetts, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Indigo.
By Rohit KhannaTrends & Stories
77companies tracked
$3.4Bdisclosed funding
1unicorns
55have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS TECH × MASSACHUSETTS
Our analysis of 50 Chemicals and Materials Tech companies
$4.4b in tracked funding; 79% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
50companies analysed
79%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
1unicorns
2015median founding year
269kcombined LinkedIn audience
60%of audience held by top 3
2companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Massachusetts
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indigo 🦄 Provider of biological and sustainability solutions for the agriculture industry | $1.4B | 33 mo ago | 708 708 → 1,393 (+97%) · sector median +89% | 2013 | Geoffrey Maltzahn Co-Founder | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailSalesforce+35 | 355 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | 1 partnership |
| 2 | Boston Metal Developer of molten oxide electrolysis technology for metals production and recovery 50Funding top 17%Moat top 22%News top 38%Partners top 40% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 17% Moattop 22% Newstop 38% Partnerstop 40% Growthtop 42% Techtop 44% Marketbottom 42% Talentbottom 40% Globalbottom 39% Funding: Raised $418M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 8 yrs (0.1/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $418M | 1 mo ago | 47 | 2012 | Tadeu Carneiro CEO & Director | WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+24 | — | 2 launchs |
| 3 | 6K Provider of nanotechnology-based metal powders 60Funding top 15%Talent top 28%Moat top 31%Tech top 34% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 15% Talenttop 28% Moattop 31% Techtop 34% Growthtop 47% Marketbottom 41% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $300M across 17 rounds · 17 rounds over 12 yrs (1.4/yr) Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $300M | 23 mo ago | 62 62 → 153 (+147%) · sector median +89% | 2011 | Awanish Raj Co-Founder & CTO | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+35 | — | — |
| 4 | Aspen Aerogel Provider of thermal insulation solutions | $198M | 59 mo ago | 548 548 → 454 (-17%) · sector median +89% | 2001 | Donald Young President and CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+25 | — | 1 award |
| 5 | QD Vision Offers quantum dot technology solutions for display applications | $134M | 127 mo ago | 14 | 2004 | — | — | 552 patents Near‑eye AR/VR holographic displays and smart electrochromic eyewear technologies. | — |
| 6 | Manus Bio Developer of phytochemicals using microbial fermentation | $125M | 36 mo ago | 104 | 2011 | Gregory Stephanopoulos Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+12 | — | 4 job openings · 3 launchs |
| 7 | Joyn Bio Manufacturer of biofertilizers | $100M | 99 mo ago | 72 | 2017 | Michael Miille CEO | — | — | — |
| 8 | actnano Provider of nanocoatings for diversified applications 62Patents top 24%Moat top 25%Funding top 26%Innovation top 27% All 10 signals ▾Patentstop 24% Moattop 25% Fundingtop 26% Innovationtop 27% Growthtop 31% Techtop 49% Marketbottom 43% Newsbottom 42% Globalbottom 42% Talentbottom 40% Patents: 54 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 49 filings since 2022 vs 5 in 2017-21 Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 54 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $82M | 20 mo ago | 45 45 → 98 (+118%) · sector median +89% | 2012 | Taymur Ahmad Founder and CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | 54 patents Polymer surface coatings that reduce friction/stiction and provide anti‑fog performance. | — |
| 9 | LiquiGlide Developer of a slippery coating | $72M | 45 mo ago | 27 | 2012 | Kripa Varanasi Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | 59 patents Self‑lubricating, low‑friction coatings for containers and transport surfaces. | — |
| 10 | Kula Bio Manufacturer of microbial crop nutrition products 35Funding top 23%Talent top 28%Moat top 31%Global bottom 37% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Talenttop 28% Moattop 31% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 28% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $71.2M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 · 2 named leaders on record rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $71M | 7 mo ago | 12 | 2018 | Bill Brady Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 11 | Arsenal Medical Developer of polymer-based foams and fibers 45Funding top 20%Talent top 23%Product top 26%Moat top 26% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 20% Talenttop 23% Producttop 26% Moattop 26% Patentstop 27% Innovationtop 35% Techbottom 39% Globalbottom 38% Marketbottom 26% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $69.9M across 21 rounds · 21 rounds over 21 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 5 named leaders on record · 5 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $70M | 10 mo ago | 16 16 → 29 (+81%) · sector median +89% | 2005 | Eric Stern Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | 188 patents Hemostatic and embolic biomaterials for vascular injury control and clotting. | — |
| 12 | Metalenz Manufacturer of meta-optic materials for multiple applications | $47M | 44 mo ago | 26 26 → 42 (+62%) · sector median +89% | 2016 | Robert Devlin Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+31 | 78 patents Metasurface-based polarization control for imaging, projection, and depth-sensing optics | — |
| 13 | Via Separations Developer of energy-efficient industrial filtration systems 45Patents top 25%Moat top 25%Innovation top 27%Product top 30% All 9 signals ▾Patentstop 25% Moattop 25% Innovationtop 27% Producttop 30% Fundingtop 34% Newstop 44% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 40% Marketbottom 31% Patents: 46 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 34 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 46 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $43M | 2 mo ago | 20 20 → 49 (+145%) · sector median +89% | 2016 | Shreya Dave Co-Founder & CEO | — | 46 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 award |
| 14 | Boston Materials Manufacturer of advanced energy transfer materials 27Funding top 23%Talent top 38%Moat top 39%Partners top 45% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Talenttop 38% Moattop 39% Partnerstop 45% Techbottom 39% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 27% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $40.1M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 8 yrs (0.9/yr) Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100 | $40M | 6 mo ago | 19 | 2016 | Anvesh Gurijala Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+14 | — | — |
| 15 | Chasm Technologies Manufacturer of carbon nanotechnology materials for various applications and industries 29Funding top 31%Moat top 39%Tech top 50%Talent bottom 49% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 31% Moattop 39% Techtop 50% Talentbottom 49% Growthbottom 41% Globalbottom 37% Partnersbottom 35% Newsbottom 34% Marketbottom 33% Funding: Raised $33.7M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 10 yrs (0.7/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $34M | 21 mo ago | 28 28 → 29 (+4%) · sector median +89% | 2005 | David Arthur CEO / Co-Founder | HubSpot CMS HubAnimate.cssMicrosoft Advertising+27 | — | — |
| 16 | CuspAI AI-enabled platform for materials research and applications 53AI top 20%News top 23%Growth top 25%Funding top 33% All 9 signals ▾AItop 20% Newstop 23% Growthtop 25% Fundingtop 33% Moattop 42% Talentbottom 40% Globalbottom 39% Techbottom 37% Marketbottom 32% AI: Classified as an AI company News: 9 BI events in 12 mo (of 12 tracked, 2 types) · 8 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $30M | 9 mo ago | — | 2024 | Max Welling Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+9 | — | 1 job opening |
| 17 | Innov-X Systems Manufacturer of field portable x-ray-based analytical instruments | $27M | 233 mo ago | — | 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Nano Terra Provides coating products for multiple industries | $26M | 105 mo ago | 18 | 2005 | George Whitesides Co-Founder | — | 96 patents Wearable foot sensors and customizable insoles for gait and pressure monitoring | — |
| 19 | RevBio Developer of synthetic adhesive used for bone/dental repair 57Talent top 23%Innovation top 28%Patents top 28%Funding top 34% All 7 signals ▾Talenttop 23% Innovationtop 28% Patentstop 28% Fundingtop 34% Moattop 38% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 31% Talent: 5 named leaders on record · 5 C-suite/founder profiles curated Innovation: 50 patents (top 31% of patent-holders) · 44 filings since 2022 vs 6 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $24M | 13 mo ago | 29 | 2014 | Michael Brown Co-Founder | — | 50 patents Medical bioadhesives and bone fixation devices for surgical and image‑guided applications | — |
| 20 | Kebotix AI solutions for materials discovery | $24M | 23 mo ago | 12 | 2017 | Jill Becker CEO | — | 24 patents AI-driven molecular property prediction and automated synthesis for functional organic materials | — |
| 21 | NBD Nanotechnology Provider of surface nanocoatings with diversified properties | $17M | 63 mo ago | 10 | 2012 | Tyler Graf Founder/Chief Technology Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | — | — |
| 22 | Crop Enhancement Sustainable, plant-based crop protection solutions reducing the need for pesticides | $16M | 74 mo ago | 8 | 2011 | — | — | 62 patents Non‑toxic seed coating formulations for enhanced crop protection and germination. | — |
| 23 | SunDensity Provider of nanotech-enabled PV coatings | $14M | 55 mo ago | 11 | 2016 | Nishikant Sonwalkar Founder & President | — | 18 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 24 | Osmoses Producer of molecular filters | $14M | 32 mo ago | 11 | 2010 | Zachary Smith Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+8 | 5 patents Advanced ladder polymer hollow‑fiber membranes for high‑performance fluid separation | — |
| 25 | Foundation Alloy Provider of advanced alloy materials 24Funding top 31%Talent top 38%Moat top 48%Global bottom 32% All 5 signals ▾Fundingtop 31% Talenttop 38% Moattop 48% Globalbottom 32% Marketbottom 27% Funding: Raised $10.5M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 4 yrs (1.2/yr) Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100 | $10M | 2 mo ago | 10 | 2022 | Jasper Lienhard Co-Founder | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 26 | Amplified Industries AI-driven platform offering solutions for the optimization of oilfield assets | $10M | 15 mo ago | 21 | 2019 | Charles Clerget Co-Founder | Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+21 | — | — |
| 27 | Adaptive Surface Producer of materials and coatings that repel fluids | $9M | 51 mo ago | 9 | 2014 | David Ward Co-Founder & CEO | — | 42 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 28 | Robigo Manufacturer and supplier of crop-protection biologicals | $8M | 9 mo ago | 9 | 2020 | Jai Padmakumar Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+17 | 7 patents Plant microbial vectors for RNAi delivery in crop protection and biotechnology | — |
| 29 | Copernic Catalysts Provider of sustainable catalysts | $7M | 20 mo ago | 3 | 2021 | Aruna Ramkrishnan CTO and Co-founder | — | — | 1 award |
| 30 | Vulcan Elements Manufacturer of rare earth magnets for electrifying highways and powering offshore wind turbines 62Growth top 15%News top 26%Funding top 36%Partners top 38% All 9 signals ▾Growthtop 15% Newstop 26% Fundingtop 36% Partnerstop 38% Talenttop 38% Techbottom 40% Marketbottom 39% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 29% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo News: 17 BI events in 12 mo (of 17 tracked, 5 types) · 7 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $5M | 7 mo ago | — | 2023 | John Maslin Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+16 | — | 3 partnerships · 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 31 | Adept Materials Manufacturer of advanced coating materials | $4M | 23 mo ago | 8 | 2018 | Derek Stein Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 32 | SanaHeal Provider of bioadhesive tape for healthcare | $3M | 20 mo ago | 8 | 2021 | Hyunwoo Yuk Founder & CTO | — | 2 patents Dermatological transdermal drug delivery films for skin treatment | — |
| 33 | Foray bioscience Developer of wood products using biotechnology | $3M | 27 mo ago | 5 | 2022 | Ashley Beckwith Founder and CEO | — | — | 1 internship · 1 partnership |
| 34 | Novarials Manufacturer of inorganic nanowires nanotubes and various other nanomaterial products | $3M | 132 mo ago | — | 2010 | Xinjie Zhang Founder & President | WordPress Block EditorElementorCart Functionality+12 | 7 patents Ceramic nanowire separators and membranes for high‑performance batteries and filtration | — |
| 35 | Cocoon Biotech Provider of a biocompatible silk protein for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint… | $3M | 68 mo ago | 3 | 2013 | — | — | 40 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 36 | DropWise Ultra-thin and vapor deposition coatings provider | $3M | 103 mo ago | 2 | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | Vuronyx Technologies Technology based on Joule heating to produce carbon fiber | $2M | 72 mo ago | — | 2011 | Sandip Agarwal Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 38 | Armory Technologies Specializes in origami composite | $2M | 15 mo ago | 5 | 2021 | Paul Dowd CEO | — | 11 patents Continuous software deployment platforms and ballistic armor manufacturing | — |
| 39 | NanoAl Developer of aluminum superalloys | $2M | 124 mo ago | 6 | 2013 | David Seidman Founder | — | 87 patents Advanced aluminum alloy formulations for casting, wiring, welding, and additive manufacturing. | — |
| 40 | N-ERGY AI Developer of an AI platform for materials data and development | $2M | 24 mo ago | — | 2024 | Vinay Ramesh Co-Founder & COO | WebflowSwiperLenis+10 | — | — |
| 41 | SpadXTech Developer of biomanufactured materials as alternatives to plastics and textiles | $1M | 14 mo ago | 5 | 2020 | — | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 42 | Irradiant Technologies Provider of a 3D nanofabrication platform | $1M | 23 mo ago | 8 | 2021 | Daniel Oran Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 43 | Advanced Silicon Group Innovating biosensor technology for faster, cheaper, and multiplexed protein analysis | $1M | 25 mo ago | 6 | 2015 | Marcie Black Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 44 | Phase Two Chemicals Provider of on-site hydrogen peroxide production | $1M | 56 mo ago | 7 | 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 45 | AdaptiveWaves Provider of photonic smart coatings and optical simulation software for solar and space applications | $999K | 13 mo ago | — | 2023 | Nishikant Sonwalkar Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 46 | NanoLab Manufacturer of carbon based nano-materials | $534K | 196 mo ago | 4 | 2000 | — | Cart FunctionalityYahoo! EcommerceYUI+3 | 23 patents Advanced wear‑monitoring sensors for bearings, nanostructured chemical sensors, and transparent conductive films | — |
| 47 | Quantum Technology Group Manufactures a unique non-toxic ZnSe nanoparticle (quantum dot - QD) | $450K | 129 mo ago | 11 | 2010 | Daniel Forte Founder & CEO | — | 2,286 patents RF-based material detection and identification systems for media handling and integrated sensors | — |
| 48 | Navolta Provides nano-based particle coating technology | $270K | 144 mo ago | — | 2011 | Brian Neltner Founder | — | — | — |
| 49 | Umech Technologies Custom hardware solutions for digital microscopy, remote sensing, and bio-instrumentation | $225K | 119 mo ago | — | 1999 | Andy Raj Founder | — | 4 patents Enhanced optical processing for digital imaging sensors and cameras | — |
| 50 | Aerogel Technologies Develop and manufacture monolithic aerogel materials | $225K | 72 mo ago | 9 | 2004 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | 12 patents Advanced porous aerogel and polymer network materials for lightweight insulation and filtration | — |
Top 12 Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Massachusetts
#1
Series D · Woburn, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 47 employees$418.1Mraised▾
Series D · Woburn, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 47 employees
Developer of molten oxide electrolysis technology for metals production and recovery. The technology transforms metals production using electricity. It recovers critical metals from mining and industrial waste, turning liabilities into revenue. The technology is scalable, efficient, modular, and compatible with all iron ore grades.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 17%Moat
top 22%News
top 38%Partners
top 40%Growth
top 42%Tech
top 44%Funding: Raised $418M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 8 yrs (0.1/yr) · Last round Series D (May 2026)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn
News: 4 BI events in 12 mo (of 37 tracked, 6 types) · +33% YoY · Top themes: Contracts, Leadership, Layoffs
Audience (LinkedIn): 46k LinkedIn followers — 17.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- May 2026Series D$75M
Founders & team
Investors
Aramco Ventures, M&G, Gorozen, Baillie Gifford, Breakthrough Energy, Microsoft
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailDocusignFormidable FormGodaddyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Hosted Libraries
#2
Series B · Somerville, Massachusetts · founded 2016 · 20 employees$42.8Mraised▾
Series B · Somerville, Massachusetts · founded 2016 · 20 employees
Developer of energy-efficient industrial filtration systems. These systems significantly reduce energy consumption in manufacturing processes across various sectors. The technology utilizes membrane materials to withstand harsh industrial conditions, improving efficiency and lowering operational costs. The company offers scalable solutions proven effective at commercial scale, enhancing the profitability and reliability of existing manufacturing assets.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 25%Moat
top 25%Innovation
top 27%Product
top 30%Funding
top 34%News
top 44%Patents: 46 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 34 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 46 patents
Innovation: 46 patents (top 33% of patent-holders) · 34 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 · 5 product lines
Audience (LinkedIn): 6k LinkedIn followers — 2.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Series B$36M
Founders & team
Investors
America’s Seed Fund, Engine Ventures, Prime Impact Fund, Safar Partners, Masscec, Embark Ventures
#3
Series A · Natick, Massachusetts · founded 2018 · 12 employees$71.2Mraised▾
Series A · Natick, Massachusetts · founded 2018 · 12 employees
Manufacturer of microbial crop nutrition products. It offers a biological solution that improves the activity of naturally occurring soil microbes to develop fertilizing abilities. Its product claims to facilitate the activity of soil nitrogen-fixing bacteria and enables them to store the energy derived from renewable electricity and carbon dioxide.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 35how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 23%Talent
top 28%Moat
top 31%Global
bottom 37%Market
bottom 28%News
bottom 22%Funding: Raised $71.2M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series A (Nov 2025)
Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 · 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 8k LinkedIn followers — 3.1% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series A$15.5M
- Jan 2022Series A$50M
- Mar 2021Seed$10M
- Aug 2020Seed$5.7M
Founders & team
Investors
The Nature Conservancy, AgFunder, BopuCoin, BoxGroup, Embark Ventures, iSelect Fund
#4
Series B · Billerica, Massachusetts · founded 2016 · 19 employees$40.1Mraised▾
Series B · Billerica, Massachusetts · founded 2016 · 19 employees
Manufacturer of advanced energy transfer materials for various applications. These materials address performance and reliability issues in semiconductors, improve durability and manufacturing of composite materials for lightweight vehicles, and enhance the reliability, weight, and cost-effectiveness of hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles. The company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber™ technology for optimal energy transfer properties, including thermal, electrical, and mechanical. Manufacturing is scaled with automated processes and quality control.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 27how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 23%Talent
top 38%Moat
top 39%Partners
top 45%Tech
bottom 39%Global
bottom 37%Funding: Raised $40.1M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 8 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Series B (Dec 2025)
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Funding rounds
- Dec 2025Series B—
- Sep 2024Series B$28.3M
- Nov 2022Series A$12M
- May 2021Series A$10.5M
Founders & team
Investors
Accelr8 Technology Corporation, Diamond Edge Ventures, Valo Ventures, Gatemore, Collab Fund, Woori Ventures Partners
#5
Series B · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2022 · 10 employees$10.5Mraised▾
Series B · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2022 · 10 employees
Provider of advanced alloy materials. It uses advanced manufacturing and a software platform to design and develop metal-based alloys. it can be used in additive manufacturing systems to develop metal parts.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 24how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 31%Talent
top 38%Moat
top 48%Global
bottom 32%Market
bottom 27%Funding: Raised $10.5M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 4 yrs (1.2/yr) · Last round Series B (Apr 2026)
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. Foundation Alloy) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Series B$20M
- Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$449.1K
- May 2025Series A$7.5M
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$449.1K
Founders & team
Investors
Safar Partners, Material Impact, Engine Ventures, OSTI, Alumni Ventures, AFF
#6
Series D · Waltham, Massachusetts · founded 2005 · 16 employees$69.9Mraised▾
Series D · Waltham, Massachusetts · founded 2005 · 16 employees
Arsenal Medical is developing polymer-based foams and fibers. The company is developing a system that injects an in-situ curing elastomeric polymer material that fills and seals the aneurysm sac around a stent-graft.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 20%Talent
top 23%Product
top 26%Moat
top 26%Patents
top 27%Innovation
top 35%Funding: Raised $69.9M across 21 rounds · 21 rounds over 21 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Jul 2025)
Talent: 5 named leaders on record · 5 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Product: 3 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series D
Audience (LinkedIn): 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2025Grant (prize money)$314.4K
- May 2021Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Jul 2020Grant (prize money)$367.2K
- Jun 2019Series D$6M
Founders & team
Investors
Intersouth Partners, Polaris Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, HHS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Springboard Enterprises
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiIsotopeJplayer
#7
Series A · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2024$30Mraised▾
Series A · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2024
AI-enabled platform for materials research and applications. The platform develops a search engine that enables users to input material properties, and the system generates the chemical composition needed to achieve those properties.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
AI
top 20%News
top 23%Growth
top 25%Funding
top 33%Moat
top 42%Talent
bottom 40%AI: Classified as an AI company
News: 9 BI events in 12 mo (of 12 tracked, 2 types) · 8 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo · Top themes: Funding, Leadership
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 22k LinkedIn followers — 8.2% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Head of Scientific Applications, Application Scientist
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Series A$100M
- Jun 2024Seed$30M
Founders & team
Investors
Hoxton Ventures, Basis Set Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, LocalGlobe, Northzone, Touring Capital
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareGoogle WorkspaceHstsHttp/3Jquery
#8
Series E · North Andover, Massachusetts · founded 2011 · 62 employees$300.3Mraised▾
Series E · North Andover, Massachusetts · founded 2011 · 62 employees
Provider of nanotechnology-based metal powders. It develops microwave-based plasma technology to develop nano metal powders. It has applications in additive manufacturing, batteries, lighting and display materials, semiconductor CMP, federal and defense specialties, ceramics, advanced coatings, and nano-engineered powders.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 60how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 15%Talent
top 28%Moat
top 31%Tech
top 34%Growth
top 47%Market
bottom 41%Funding: Raised $300M across 17 rounds · 17 rounds over 12 yrs (1.4/yr) · Last round Series E (Jul 2024)
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 9k LinkedIn followers — 3.5% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. CRG Defense) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2024Series E$82M
- Dec 2023Grant (prize money)$50M
- Dec 2023Grant (prize money)$23.4M
- Oct 2023Grant (prize money)$50M
Founders & team
Investors
MassDevelopment, LaunchCapital, MassTech, Anzu Partners, Material Impact, RKS Ventures
Tech stack
Animate.CssBootstrapCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyes
#9
Series B · Lowell, Massachusetts · founded 2014 · 29 employees$24.4Mraised▾
Series B · Lowell, Massachusetts · founded 2014 · 29 employees
Developer of synthetic adhesive used for bone/dental repair. The company's proprietary technology includes Tetranite that is a bio-engineered protein derived from worms. The company's product can be used in implant stabilization, fracture repair, spine fusion, dental bone grafting, joint reconstruction, and cranial flap fixation.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 57how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 23%Innovation
top 28%Patents
top 28%Funding
top 34%Moat
top 38%Market
bottom 37%Talent: 5 named leaders on record · 5 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Innovation: 50 patents (top 31% of patent-holders) · 44 filings since 2022 vs 6 in 2017-21
Patents: 50 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 44 filings since 2022 vs 6 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Audience (LinkedIn): 4k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$2M
- Sep 2024Grant (prize money)$1.7M
- Oct 2023Grant (prize money)—
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$3M
Founders & team
Investors
NIH, MassChallenge, University of Pittsburgh, Pacific Dental Services, HHS
#10
Series A · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2023$5.2Mraised▾
Series A · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2023
Vulcan Elements is a manufacturer of rare earth magnets focused on creating critical magnets for electrifying highways and powering offshore wind turbines. They are changing the way aerospace, defense, and auto industries are electrified with a focus on decarbonization.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 62how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 15%News
top 26%Funding
top 36%Partners
top 38%Talent
top 38%Tech
bottom 40%Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
News: 17 BI events in 12 mo (of 17 tracked, 5 types) · 7 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo · Top themes: Capital raise, Hiring, Funding
Funding: Raised $5.2M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 3 yrs (1.3/yr) · Last round Series A (Nov 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 7k LinkedIn followers — 2.6% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 3 partnerships · 1 awards · 1 expansions (incl. North Carolina Department of Commerce Board of Science, Technology & Innovation) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Conventional Debt$620M
- Nov 2025Series A$50M
- Aug 2025Series A$65M
- Dec 2023Series A$9M
Founders & team
Investors
Altimeter Capital, One Investment Management, USAGov, Department of War
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsElementorGoogle Analytics
#11
Series C · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 45 employees$82.2Mraised▾
Series C · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 45 employees
Provider of nanocoatings for diversified applications. It develops environmental resistant coatings. This includes consumer electronics, where it creates a durable barrier that conducts electricity, does not trap heat, has no keep-out areas, and is highly reworkable. It prevents the buildup of light-obstructing agents in solar panels. It also finds similar applications in automotive, wearables, and textiles.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 62how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 24%Moat
top 25%Funding
top 26%Innovation
top 27%Growth
top 31%Tech
top 49%Patents: 54 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 49 filings since 2022 vs 5 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 54 patents
Funding: Raised $82.2M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 13 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series C (Oct 2024)
Audience (LinkedIn): 11k LinkedIn followers — 4.1% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Oct 2024Series C$3M
- Mar 2024PE$40M
- Nov 2022Series B$8M
- Jan 2022Series B—
Founders & team
Investors
Hella Ventures, TDK Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Material Impact, Ireon Ventures, Henkel Tech Ventures
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyesCore-JsElementorFont Awesome
#12
Seed · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2020 · 9 employees$8.1Mraised▾
Seed · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2020 · 9 employees
Manufacturer and supplier of crop-protection biologicals. The company develops sustainable living pesticides. The pesticide is sprayed on the plants and acts as a shield or a protective layer in protecting them from pathogens.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers — 2.1% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$1.2M
- May 2023Grant (prize money)$275K
- Feb 2023Seed$6.8M
- Nov 2021Seed$1.2M
Founders & team
Investors
Morningside, First Star Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Good Growth Capital, Climate Capital, National Science Foundation
Tech stack
AngularCart FunctionalityCore-JsGoogle Font ApiGoogle WorkspaceHsts
Funding & investor landscape
$3.4Btotal disclosed funding
54companies funded
281disclosed rounds
3rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Chemicals and Materials Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
RESEARCH FROM Massachusetts · institutions
What Massachusetts researches in advanced materials
31 papersstance +0.5465% breakthrough15% concern
local research themes
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsModular Robots and Swarm IntelligenceInteractive and Immersive DisplaysPolymer composites and self-healingFerroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
top institutions
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology20
- University of Massachusetts Amherst6
- University of Massachusetts Lowell2
- Massachusetts General Hospital1
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School1
Common questions
How many Chemicals and Materials Tech companies are there in Massachusetts, United States?
Radar tracks 77 indexable Chemicals and Materials Tech companies headquartered in Massachusetts, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Massachusetts, United States?
The Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Massachusetts, United States on this list have raised a combined $3.4B in disclosed equity funding across 54 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Chemicals and Materials Tech company in Massachusetts, United States?
Indigo is the highest-funded Chemicals and Materials Tech company in Massachusetts, United States, with $1.4B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Massachusetts, United States are funded?
54 of the 77 Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Massachusetts, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Chemicals and Materials Tech unicorns are there in Massachusetts, United States?
1 Chemicals and Materials Tech company in Massachusetts, United States on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Massachusetts, United States Chemicals and Materials Tech companies?
The most active investors in Massachusetts, United States Chemicals and Materials Tech companies on this list include National Science Foundation, America’s Seed Fund, MassChallenge, OSTI, Engine Ventures.
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