Best Chemicals and Materials Tech Companies in Sweden
The 60 best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Sweden in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Graphmatech.
Sixty companies. $143M in disclosed funding. That's the full weight of Sweden's Chemicals and Materials Tech startup ecosystem as tracked in our directory, ranked by equity raised and recent funding momentum.
Graphmatech leads the field at $16M, with Renasens close behind at $12M and both Lignin and PulPac at $7M. So when you're scanning this list, you're looking at a cohort where the top four filers alone account for roughly $42M of the total pool. No unicorns here, which I'd argue tells you something honest about the sector: this is deep-material science that compounds slowly and rewards patience over hype. Almi Invest, EIC Fund and Chalmers Ventures are the most active backers, which tracks given the academic and industrial roots of most Swedish materials innovation. What's the real signal? App-side data shows median install growth of roughly 18% year-over-year across 32 chemicals and building materials platforms, a quiet indicator that commercial demand is pulling ahead of funding narratives. Hot themes driving attention right now include EV battery technology, next-generation EV platforms and EV drive system innovations, all of which funnel directly into advanced materials demand that Swedish founders are positioned to supply.
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.
Ranked: Best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Sweden
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graphmatech Manufacturer of graphene-based nanocomposites material | $16M | 3 mo ago | 25 | Mamoun Taher Founder | SanityNode.jsPanda CSS+14 | Top 50M | 32 patents Graphene‑reinforced polymer composites for hydrogen storage and transport applications | 1 award |
| 2 | SweGaN Manufacturer of custom-made epitaxial wafers | $13M | 28 mo ago | 32 | Tai Chen Chief Executive Officer | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | Top 50M | 36 patents Advanced HEMT heterostructures and recessed ohmic contact semiconductor manufacturing processes | 3 job openings |
| 3 | Renasens Developer of textile recycling technology that transforms blended textiles into fibers | $12M | 3 mo ago | — | Jade Bouledjouidja Founder & CEO | WebflowGSAPMicrosoft Advertising+11 | Top 50M | 4 patents Textile recycling: dye removal and fiber separation from blended fabrics | 1 job opening |
| 4 | Renewcell Provider of material made by recycling cotton from discarded textiles | $11M | 84 mo ago | 139 | Gunnar Henriksson Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | Top 10M | — | 1 job opening · 3 partnerships |
| 5 | OrganoClick Manufacturer of biocomposites and textiles | $8M | 49 mo ago | 45 | Marten Hellberg Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 50M | 181 patents Sustainable biobased binders and barrier films for textiles and nonwoven composites | 1 award |
| 6 | Pharem Provider of water treatment technology | $7M | 76 mo ago | 8 | Martin Ryen Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | PulPac Developer of eco-friendly based dry molded fibers plastic for packaging industries | $7M | 12 mo ago | 80 | Linus Larsson Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+13 | Top 5M | 429 patents Cellulose molding and dry-forming technologies for molded cellulose products | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 8 | Lignin Provider of fossil-based plastic and fiber solutions | $7M | 13 mo ago | 17 | Christopher Carrick CTO | — | — | — | 1 launch · 3 partnerships |
| 9 | ChromoGenics Manufacturer of smart glass for energy efficiency | $7M | 75 mo ago | 31 | Greger Gregard Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | Top 50M | 72 patents Tunable optical interlayers for displays and edge-protection structures for laminated glass. | 2 launchs · 2 expansions · 1 award |
| 10 | GAIA Developer of biodegradable products and solutions | $6M | 27 mo ago | — | Peter Stenström CEO | WixSentryBootstrap+11 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 11 | GreenIron Provider of CO2-free metal production using recycled materials | $6M | 54 mo ago | 100 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | Top 10M | 109 patents Direct reduced iron and steel production, including reduction and carburization processes | — |
| 12 | TreeToTextile Developer of renewable cellulose fiber technology for textile industry | $5M | 16 mo ago | 21 | Lars Stigsson Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | Top 50M | 84 patents Wet spinning of alkaline cellulose to produce regenerated cellulose fibers and fabrics | 1 job opening |
| 13 | Promimic Biomaterial coating for artificial implants | $5M | 117 mo ago | 16 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | Top 50M | 71 patents Bioactive bone implant coatings and porous hydrophilic scaffolds for enhanced osseointegration | — |
| 14 | Westra Materials Developer of PFAS-free, high-performance conductive polymers | $4M | 9 mo ago | — | Marc-Antoine Stoeckel Co-Founder & COO | PHPUbuntuCaddy+9 | Top 50M | — | 2 awards |
| 15 | We aRe SpinDye Developer of traceable coloring method for polyester yarns and textiles | $3M | 94 mo ago | 48 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | PlasticFri Provider of eco-friendly plastics | $3M | 26 mo ago | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Molecular Attraction Developer of bioattractants for vector-borne disease control | $3M | 31 mo ago | 7 | Noushin Emami Co-Founder | — | — | 5 patents Mosquito attractant and aggregation chemical formulations for vector control | — |
| 18 | Smoltek Developer of carbon nanofiber technology for semiconductor and hydrogen applications | $2M | 156 mo ago | 21 | — | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+21 | Top 5M | 192 patents Nanostructured electrochemical components for water electrolysis and high‑performance energy storage | — |
| 19 | Ecohelix Manufacturer of biodegradable polymers | $2M | 13 mo ago | — | Petri Oinonen Founder & CEO | — | — | 11 patents Biodegradable polymer additives for pulp and wood biomass processing, enhancing lignin‑based polyelectrolyte complexes. | — |
| 20 | Selektope Anti-biofouling agent for use in ships and offshore rigs | $2M | 183 mo ago | 9 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 21 | Svenska Aerogel Manufacturer of aerogel material, Quartzene, for thermal insulation and fire resistance | $2M | 98 mo ago | 16 16 → 20 (+25%) | Tor Einar Norbakk CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | Top 10M | 47 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 launch |
| 22 | NitroCapt Manufacturer of chemical preservatives | $2M | 36 mo ago | 10 | Peter Baeling Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | Top 10M | 18 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 award |
| 23 | Smart High Tech Provider of graphene-enhanced materials for thermal management applications | $1M | 90 mo ago | — | Johan Liu Founder & CTO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+15 | Top 10M | 55 patents Graphene‑enhanced thermal interface materials for high‑performance heat dissipation | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 24 | AddBIO Biomaterials company making bioactive coating materials for bone implants | $1M | 170 mo ago | 5 | Ulf Sewerin Ceo | — | — | 17 patents Protein-based multilayer coatings for controlled drug delivery in biomedical implants | — |
| 25 | Cellfion Developer of bioenergy project | $1M | 28 mo ago | 6 | Liam Hardey Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | 7 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 26 | FineCell Developer of nanocellulose for industrial solutions | $1M | 30 mo ago | 6 | Kloce Dongfang Li Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Polymer Factory Sweden AB Provider of polymer-based nanomaterials | $1M | 42 mo ago | 2 | — | Wix eCommerceCart FunctionalityWix+15 | Top 50M | 16 patents Dendritic polymer nanogels for delivery and polymer-based calibrants for mass spectrometry/chromatography | 2 launchs |
| 28 | Glenntex Provider of graphene-based 2D nanocomposite materials | $760K | 15 mo ago | 3 | Elliot Sparrow Co-Founder | — | — | 2 patents Functionalized graphene nanocomposites for advanced material reinforcement | — |
| 29 | Insplorion Developer of sensors for hydrogen infrastructure, production, and application | $410K | 67 mo ago | 8 | Christoph Langhammer Co-Founder | Node.jsLuaYouTube+14 | Top 10M | 6 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 30 | Hexagem Developer of GaN wafers with zero threading disclocations | $225K | 48 mo ago | 6 | Bart Markus Co-Founder and Chair | — | — | 35 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 31 | CytaCoat Developer of antimicrobial coating to inhibit bacterial adherence | $116K | 89 mo ago | 12 | Birgitta Agerberth Co-Founder | — | — | 32 patents Anti-biofilm coatings for medical devices and therapeutic disulfide drug compounds | — |
Top 12 Chemicals and Materials Tech 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 · Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County · founded 2018 · 80 employees$7.1Mraised▾
Developer of eco-friendly based dry molded fibers plastic for packaging industries. It provides users with a platform that offers a dry molded fiber technology that uses pulp to create fiber-based packaging and milling pulp and air-laying fibers into a dry web, molding it into the required shape.
- Jul 2025Venture Debt$23.6M
- May 2025Series A—
- Nov 2022Series A$31.1M
- May 2022Grant (prize money)—
#4
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
#5
Series A · Knivsta, Uppsala County · founded 2018 · 17 employees$6.8Mraised▾
Provider of fossil-based plastic and fiber solutions. It converts lignin from various pulping industries so it can be blended with virgin materials to create renewable and functional bio-granulates. It is used to replace fossil-based plastics.
- May 2025Series A$4.3M
- Feb 2024Series A$2.4M
- Jul 2022Series A$4.4M
- Apr 2021Grant (prize money)$5.2M
#6
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
#7
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
#8
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
#9
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
#10
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
#11
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
#12
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
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Chemicals and Materials Tech coverage by sub-theme.
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Funding & growth over time
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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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