Best Diversified Chemicals Companies in California, United States
The 39 best Diversified Chemicals companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: amyris.
Ranked: Best Diversified Chemicals companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | amyris Amyris Biotechnologies specializes in creating renewable products focusing on fuels and chemicals. | $487M | 44 mo ago | Public | — | 2003 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+20 | 1,124 patents Microbial metabolic engineering for specialty chemicals, cannabinoids, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients | 1 partnership |
| 2 | Rennovia Manufacturer of speciality chemicals | $85M | 108 mo ago | Series C | — | 2009 | — | 245 patents Renewable biomass-derived chemical production, especially HMF and adipic acid processes | — |
| 3 | Ammobia Technology solution for ammonia production 27Funding top 30%Talent top 38%Patents top 45%Moat top 47% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 30% Talenttop 38% Patentstop 45% Moattop 47% Innovationtop 49% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 21% Funding: Raised $11.7M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100 | $12M | 7 mo ago | Seed | Karen Baert Co-Founder & CEO | 2022 | — | 8 patents Integrated catalytic sorbent systems for ammonia synthesis and on‑site ammonia capture | 1 partnership · 2 awards |
| 4 | Aepnus Developer of electrolysis equipment 14Funding top 34%News top 49%Talent bottom 49%Global bottom 37% All 5 signals ▾Fundingtop 34% Newstop 49% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 14% Funding: Raised $8.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 4 yrs (0.8/yr) News: 2 BI events in 12 mo (of 3 tracked, 2 types) · Top themes: Announcements, Funding rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 14/100 | $8M | 6 mo ago | Seed | Bilen Akuzum Co-Founder | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Acreetech Acree Technologies is a research and development firm that offers coating research, development and material… | $4M | 74 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2004 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Entropy Resins Manufacturer of bio-based epoxy resins for various industrial applications | $2M | 192 mo ago | Seed | Desi Banatao Founder | 2009 | WordPressCart FunctionalityWooCommerce+31 | — | — |
| 7 | Variance Specialty Finishes Manufacturer of primers and sealers for plaster wall decorative finishes | $200K | 207 mo ago | Late Stage | Micah Carroll Co-Founder | 2001 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Environmental Institute of America Provider of methyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose | $100K | 195 mo ago | Funding Raised | Alex Thatcher CEO | 2009 | — | — | — |
Top 10 Diversified Chemicals companies in California
#1
Seed · Oakland, California · founded 2021 · 7 employees$8Mraised▾
Developer of electrolysis equipment
- Feb 2026Seed—
- Jun 2024Seed$8M
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$275K
- May 2022Grant (prize money)$150K
#2
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2022 · 3 employees$11.7Mraised▾
Technology solution for ammonia production. It uses Haber Bosch solution to produce clean ammonia from clean hydrogen and air.
- Jan 2026Seed$7.5M
- Apr 2024Seed$4.2M
#3
Public · Emeryville, California · founded 2003 · 1598 employees$487.2Mraised▾
Amyris Inc is an industrial biotechnology company. It is engaged in the engineering, manufacturing, and sales of products in a variety of consumer and industrial markets, including cosmetics, flavors and fragrances, solvents and cleaners, polymers, lubricants, healthcare products, and fuels. The business operations are spread across the world with the majority of the revenues generated in the United States. The company generates revenue from the sale of renewable products, licenses of and royalties from intellectual property, and grants, and collaborative research and development services.
#4
Series C · Santa Clara, California · founded 2009 · 50 employees$85.2Mraised▾
Manufacturer of speciality chemicals
- Aug 2017Series C$2M
- Feb 2017Series C$3M
- Feb 2014Series C$8M
- Jan 2014Series C$25M
#5
Funding Raised · Concord, California · founded 2004$4.5Mraised▾
Acree Technologies is a research and development firm that offers coating research, development and material analysis services.
- Jun 2020Grant (prize money)$250K
- May 2015Grant (prize money)$150K
- Jun 2013Grant (prize money)$150K
- Jul 2010Grant (prize money)$848.9K
#6
Seed · Hayward, California · founded 2009 · 2 employees$2.1Mraised▾
Manufacturer of bio-based epoxy resins for various industrial applications. These resins are used in board manufacturing, woodworking, and clear coating applications. The company focuses on sustainability by assessing the life cycle of its products. It also supports environmental education and protection through nonprofit partnerships.
- Aug 2010Seed$2.1M
#7
Seed · Berkeley, California · founded 2023$20Kraised▾
Westwood Aerogel is a manufacturer of advanced aerogel insulation for battery pack protection and delivers unparalleled performance and cost-effectiveness for all insulation needs. They are also developing affordable aerogel-based thermal barriers for EV manufacturers.
- 2023Seed$20K
#8
Late Stage · Riverside, California · founded 2001$200Kraised▾
Manufacturer of primers and sealers for plaster wall decorative finishes
- May 2009Post IPO$200K
#9
Funding Raised · Campbell, California · founded 2009$100Kraised▾
Provider of methyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
- May 2010Conventional Debt$100K
#10
Seed · Emeryville, California · founded 2019 · 18 employees—raised▾
Developer of noncanonical amino acids designed to make valuable products in a sustainable way. The company has invented an enzymatic method for synthesizing noncanonical amino acids (NCAA) also called unusual or unnatural amino acids and the proprietary approach enables NCAA to be synthesized with enantiopurity in just a single step, enabling clients to access amino acids that are needed for innovations in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and functional materials.
- 2021Seed—
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