Best Chemicals and Materials Tech Companies in Texas, United States
The 89 best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Solugen.
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 Texas
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solugen 🦄 Developer of industrial solutions for oil and gas, fuels, and defense | $637M | 43 mo ago | 99 | Sean Hunt Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | 210 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 2 | Syzygy Plasmonics Developer of technology for sustainable aviation fuel, methanol, syngas, and hydrogen | $116M | 32 mo ago | 101 | Peter Nordlander Co-Founder | — | 99 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 3 | Pallidus Innovating silicon carbide wafer technology for next-generation power electronics applications | $95M | 30 mo ago | 50 | — | — | 90 patents High‑purity polymer‑derived silicon carbide powders, boules, wafers, and electronic devices | — |
| 4 | NanoTech Materials Provider of roof coating, fireproofing, insulation, and custom formulation 48Tech top 26%Funding top 35%Talent top 38%News top 40% All 10 signals ▾Techtop 26% Fundingtop 35% Talenttop 38% Newstop 40% Growthtop 45% Producttop 46% Innovationbottom 46% Moatbottom 38% Marketbottom 36% Globalbottom 32% Tech: 41 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Funding: Raised $43.7M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 6 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $44M | 2 mo ago | — | Hani Taan Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder | Node.jsNextAuth.jsTailwind CSS+21 | — | — |
| 5 | Mstack AI Developer of AI platform for chemical synthesis and manufacturing solutions | $40M | 20 mo ago | — | Shreyans Chopra Founder & CEO | Tailwind CSSAmazon Web ServicesGoogle Workspace+5 | — | 1 launch |
| 6 | CarbonFree Developer of technologies that capture carbon emissions and transform them | $28M | — | 51 51 → 65 (+27%) | Martin Keighley CEO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+19 | — | — |
| 7 | 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 | 13 mo ago | 19 | Richard Fink CEO & President | — | 279 patents Enables low-cost copper conductive inks for printed circuit and flexible electronics | — |
| 8 | Superconductor Technologies Developer of high temperature superconducting materials and cryogenics | $22M | 99 mo ago | 21 | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Benefuel Technology developer for biodiesel | $21M | 125 mo ago | 7 | — | — | 26 patents Solid acid catalyzed production of fatty acid alkyl esters for bio‑fuel additives. | — |
| 10 | FibeRio Tech High through put Nano Fiber systems and Materials | $20M | 132 mo ago | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Quantum Materials Corp Manufacturer of luminescent semiconductor nanocrystals | $18M | 64 mo ago | 31 | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | ControlRooms Cloud-based monitoring platform for operators | $14M | 33 mo ago | 17 | — | WebflowYouTubeSplide+18 | — | — |
| 13 | Green & Grow Syndicator of product information via open catalog | $9M | 98 mo ago | 2 | Alan Sobba ex-President & CEO | — | — | — |
| 14 | Fluence Analytics Manufacturer of industrial and laboratory monitoring solutions | $8M | 58 mo ago | 25 | Wayne Reed Co-Founder & CSO | WordPressMySQLPHP+34 | 17 patents Real-time monitoring and oxygen-based control of polymerization processes | — |
| 15 | Solarno Nano-technology based research company for solar solutions | $4M | 160 mo ago | — | John Ferraris Founder & Ex-CEO | — | 11 patents Advanced solar energy conversion, thermal storage, and nanomaterial manufacturing technologies. | — |
| 16 | Bone Solutions Provider of ornithological bone void filler bio-materials | $4M | 123 mo ago | 5 | — | — | 294 patents Orthopedic fixation implants and bone cement delivery systems for spine, pelvis, and long bones | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 17 | Inovues Provider of non-intrusive glazing retrofit systems | $4M | 43 mo ago | 11 | Anas Kassas Founder & CEO | — | 22 patents Retrofit breathable window glazing systems for building energy efficiency and ventilation. | — |
| 18 | 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 | 7 mo ago | 4 | Bryan Hassin CEO | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+28 | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 19 | Cyclewood Sustainable bio-resin solutions replacing traditional plastics with lignin-based materials | $2M | 130 mo ago | 8 | — | — | 38 patents Lignin chemical modification and compatibilization for thermoplastic composite materials. | — |
| 20 | FuelGems Manufacturer of fuel gem additives | $2M | 41 mo ago | 2 | Kirill Gichunts CEO | — | 17 patents Fuel additive chemistry for enhancing performance and emissions of liquid hydrocarbon fuels. | — |
| 21 | Rheom Materials Developer of bio-based polymers derived from plant-based matter for sustainable solutions | $2M | 44 mo ago | — | Zimri Hinshaw Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 22 | Framergy MOFs and Single Molecule traps for clean energy | $2M | 60 mo ago | 6 | Christian Serre Co-Founder | — | 13 patents Amorphous MOF-based topical formulations and photocatalytic systems for drug delivery and environmental remediation. | — |
| 23 | AquaNRG Provider of data analytics and digital screening tools for subsurface energy | $1M | 88 mo ago | — | Babak Shafei Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 24 | Molecular Rebar Design Manufacturer of carbon nanotube technology | $1M | 59 mo ago | 15 | Clive Bosnyak Co-Owner | — | 219 patents Carbon nanotube composites for high‑energy batteries, additive manufacturing, and low‑hysteresis elastomers | — |
| 25 | Nabaco Provider of post-harvest technology solutions for crops | $1M | 16 mo ago | 17 | Rusty Phillips CEO | — | 29 patents Protective barrier coatings for food packaging and agricultural product preservation | — |
| 26 | Sandbox Semiconductor Developer of software for nanofabrication process development | $560K | 84 mo ago | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Applied Bioplastics Manufacturer of bioplastics products for multiple purposes | $400K | 35 mo ago | 16 | Alex Blum Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 28 | SurgePower Materials Manufacturer of graphene-based nanostructures | $400K | 76 mo ago | — | Babatunde Adebiyi Co-Founder & CTO | — | — | — |
| 29 | e-Chromic Technologies Manufacturer of smart glass materials | $370K | 148 mo ago | 2 | Richelle Burnett Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 30 | Elemental Coatings Manufacturer of anti-icing coatings | $350K | 72 mo ago | 5 | — | — | 7 patents Anti-icing polyurethane surface coatings for structures and vehicles | — |
| 31 | Uniphage Developer of bacteriophage crop biological solutions using AI | $276K | 50 mo ago | — | Sofia Sigal-Passeck Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 32 | Planartech Provider of process and analytical equipment for nanomaterials and 2D materials synthesis | $204K | 75 mo ago | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | Nanoscale.com Developer of nano-crystalline metal oxides for chemical and odor neutralization | $200K | 204 mo ago | — | Charlie Munson CEO | — | — | — |
| 34 | GrubTubs Provider of an online platform offering food waste recycling services | $180K | 94 mo ago | 11 | Robert Olivier Founder & CTO | — | — | — |
| 35 | New AERO Technology Domain registration, web hosting, and website creation services | $150K | 96 mo ago | — | Jacob Jin CEO | — | — | — |
| 36 | Blueshift Manufacturer of polymer-based aerogel materials | $100K | 145 mo ago | 18 18 → 25 (+39%) | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+26 | 45 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | 2 awards |
Top 12 Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Texas
#1
Series A · Houston, Texas · founded 2019$43.7Mraised▾
Provider of roof coating, fireproofing, insulation, and custom formulation
- Apr 2026Series A$29.4M
- Jul 2023Series A$9.3M
- Dec 2020Seed$5M
#2
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
#3
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
#4
Series A · Houston, Texas · founded 2022$40Mraised▾
Developer of AI platform for chemical synthesis and manufacturing solutions. The platform unifies chemical lifecycle stages, including IP analysis, synthesis design, lab optimization, and commercial cost modeling. It offers modules for literature intelligence, synthesis intelligence, experimentation assistance, and real-time cost modeling. The platform aims to accelerate research and development workflows.
- Oct 2024Series A$40M
- Oct 2024Conventional Debt—
- 2022Seed—
#5
Solugen 🦄Series D · Houston, Texas · founded 2016 · 99 employees$636.9Mraised▾
Developer of industrial solutions for oil and gas, fuels, and defense. The company’s platform technology offers efficient processes and sustainable feedstocks. It provides solutions for water treatment, cleaning, agriculture, concrete, and personal care. The company utilizes engineered enzymes and metal catalysts in its manufacturing processes.
- Nov 2022Series D$200M
- Sep 2021Series C$357M
- Jul 2020Series B$30.1M
- May 2019Series B$32M
#6
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
#7
Series C · Houston, Texas · founded 2018 · 101 employees$115.5Mraised▾
Developer of technology for sustainable aviation fuel, methanol, syngas, and hydrogen. The company's technology uses light-powered reactors to replace traditional, high-emission processes. It offers technology to scale clean fuel production and meet sustainability targets. The technology catalyzes various feedstock sources that contain methane and CO2 into syngas for clean fuels.
#8
Seed · San Marcos, Texas · founded 2015 · 17 employees$1.2Mraised▾
Provider of post-harvest technology solutions for crops. It provides solutions for various crops through their NatuWrap products. It uses nanotechnology solutions for crops.
- Feb 2025Seed$1.2M
#9
Series A · Austin, Texas · founded 2021 · 17 employees$13.8Mraised▾
Cloud-based monitoring platform for operators It is an artificial intelligence platform used by chemical industries to minimize unscheduled interruptions by continuously inspecting plant activities. It uses machine learning technology and could be used in control rooms, meetings, shift changes, and more. It could be integrated with historians and OPC servers.
- Aug 2023Series A$10M
#10
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—
#11
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
#12
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
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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, UT Dallas, and UT Austin lead optimistic (mean stance 0.63) research on advanced materials, sensors, shape memory alloys, and self-healing polymer composites.
- 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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