Best Nanotechnology Companies in Texas, United States
The 79 best Nanotechnology companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Lasergen.
Our analysis of 50 Nanotechnology companies
$6.5b in tracked funding; 78% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Nanotechnology companies in Texas
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Stage | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lasergen Analytical and clinical lab technologies providing insights and solutions for great science | $85M | 123 mo ago | 6,001 | — | Acquired | 67 patents Photocleavable nucleotides and labels for advanced DNA sequencing and antigen assays | — |
| 2 | Mirna Therapeutics Developing microRNA-based therapeutics for cancer treatment. | $78M | 133 mo ago | 72 | — | Deadpooled | — | — |
| 3 | Peak Nano Developer of nanolayered polymer-based gradient refractive index lenses | $50M | 56 mo ago | 52 | Chad Lewis Co-Founder / President | Series B | — | 1 job opening |
| 4 | Molecular Imprints Nanopatterning systems & solutions | $45M | 145 mo ago | 13 | C. Melliar-Smith CEO | Acqui-Hired | 1,381 patents Photonic microfabrication for high‑index waveguides, optical displays, and micro‑optical devices. | — |
| 5 | 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 | Series A | — | — |
| 6 | Nanospectra Developer of nanoparticle-based cancer treatment for solid tumors | $25M | 39 mo ago | 9 | — | Series B | — | — |
| 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 | Public | 271 patents Copper nanoparticle conductive inks for printed electronics and circuit board manufacturing. | — |
| 8 | FibeRio Tech High through put Nano Fiber systems and Materials | $20M | 132 mo ago | 17 | — | Deadpooled | — | — |
| 9 | Quantum Materials Corp Manufacturer of luminescent semiconductor nanocrystals | $18M | 64 mo ago | 31 | — | Public | — | — |
| 10 | MI Systems Water treatment solutions | $14M | 86 mo ago | 37 | Grant Page Founder | Series A | 1,296 patents High‑resolution hydrogel/photopolymer 3D printing with multi‑plane stereolithography systems | — |
| 11 | NanoMedical Systems Nanotechnology transforming drug delivery with sustained-release implantable devices | $7M | 94 mo ago | 11 | — | Series A | — | — |
| 12 | Actacell Developer of materials for lithium-ion battery | $7M | 165 mo ago | 5 | — | Acqui-Hired | — | — |
| 13 | Azaya Therapeutics Developer of small molecule liposomal formulations for cancer therapy | $5M | 180 mo ago | 11 | — | Acqui-Hired | — | — |
| 14 | C-Crete Cement-free concrete revolutionizing construction with ultra-low carbon footprint and high performance 10Growth top 45%Funding bottom 41%Tech bottom 30%Global bottom 25% All 5 signals ▾Growthtop 45% Fundingbottom 41% Techbottom 30% Globalbottom 25% Marketbottom 19% Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 50,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $4.2M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 16 yrs (0.4/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 10/100 | $4M | 12 mo ago | 5 | — | Funding Raised | — | 1 award |
| 15 | Solarno Nano-technology based research company for solar solutions | $4M | 160 mo ago | — | John Ferraris Founder & Ex-CEO | Funding Raised | 11 patents Advanced solar energy conversion, thermal storage, and nanomaterial manufacturing technologies. | — |
| 16 | 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 | 8 mo ago | 4 | Bryan Hassin CEO | Seed | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 17 | AptamiR Therapeutics Developer of microRNA-targeted therapeutics to treat human obesity | $3M | 117 mo ago | — | Marc Thibonnier Founder | Seed | — | — |
| 18 | Leonardo Biosystems Provider of multi-stage drug delivery platform to improve the effectiveness of drug therapy particularly for… | $2M | 175 mo ago | — | Mauro Ferrari Founder | Deadpooled | — | — |
| 19 | FuelGems Manufacturer of fuel gem additives | $2M | 41 mo ago | 2 | Kirill Gichunts CEO | Seed | 17 patents Fuel additive chemistry for enhancing performance and emissions of liquid hydrocarbon fuels. | — |
| 20 | Twister Biotech Developer of gene therapies for rare cancers and autoimmune diseases | $2M | 33 mo ago | 3 | Lynn Zechiedrich Founder & CEO | Seed | — | — |
| 21 | Framergy MOFs and Single Molecule traps for clean energy | $2M | 60 mo ago | 6 | Christian Serre Co-Founder | Seed | 13 patents Amorphous MOF-based topical formulations and photocatalytic systems for drug delivery and environmental remediation. | — |
| 22 | Molecular Rebar Design Manufacturer of carbon nanotube technology | $1M | 59 mo ago | 15 | Clive Bosnyak Co-Owner | Funding Raised | 219 patents Carbon nanotube composites for high‑energy batteries, additive manufacturing, and low‑hysteresis elastomers | — |
| 23 | LipoMedics Developing innovative phospholipid bound nanoparticle formulations for drug delivery | $1M | 120 mo ago | — | Tapas DE CEO | Seed | — | — |
| 24 | Frontier NanoSystems Liquid chemical deposition and electroceramic lamination technology | $1M | 116 mo ago | 2 | — | Early Stage | — | — |
| 25 | Nabaco Provider of post-harvest technology solutions for crops | $1M | 16 mo ago | 17 | Rusty Phillips CEO | Seed | 29 patents Protective barrier coatings for food packaging and agricultural product preservation | — |
| 26 | NanoHybrids Nanotechnology solutions for enhanced disease diagnosis, therapy, and molecular imaging | $872K | 97 mo ago | 4 | Kimberly Homan Co-Founder & CTO | Funding Raised | 2 patents Fluorescent polymethine aggregate probes for cellular activity imaging and drug delivery monitoring | — |
| 27 | Sandbox Semiconductor Developer of software for nanofabrication process development | $560K | 84 mo ago | 10 | — | Funding Raised | — | — |
| 28 | Graphene Energy Blog providing information on Trumf Visa credit cards and finance | $500K | 209 mo ago | — | Dileep Agnihotri Acting CEO | Seed | — | — |
| 29 | Siva Therapeutics Developer of gold nanoparticle-based hyperthermia technology for cancer therapy | $400K | 43 mo ago | 5 | Len Pagliaro CEO | Seed | — | — |
| 30 | SurgePower Materials Manufacturer of graphene-based nanostructures | $400K | 76 mo ago | — | Babatunde Adebiyi Co-Founder & CTO | Seed | — | — |
| 31 | Spectrix Therapeutics Developer of small molecule therapeutics for hypothyroidism | $290K | 120 mo ago | 4 | Mark Tengler CEO | Seed | — | — |
| 32 | WildSpark Developer of nano-scale plasma devices | $225K | 73 mo ago | — | Andrew Dickens Founder | Funding Raised | — | — |
| 33 | Planartech Provider of process and analytical equipment for nanomaterials and 2D materials synthesis | $204K | 75 mo ago | 2 | — | Seed | — | — |
Top 12 Nanotechnology 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
Funding Raised · Stafford, Texas · founded 2010 · 5 employees$4.2Mraised▾
Cement-free concrete revolutionizing construction with ultra-low carbon footprint and high performance. This is a materials science company inventing and scaling sustainable infrastructure materials. They offer cement-free concrete that matches or surpasses traditional cement performance while dramatically reducing environmental impact. Their innovative chemistry eliminates carbon emissions associated with cement production, offering a pathway to meet sustainability goals without compromising quality. The product integrates seamlessly into existing construction practices, offering natural colors and finishes. It is optimized for strength, sustainability, and versatility, meeting or exceeding industry standards. The company leverages local supply chains and ready-mix partners, making sustainable construction practical and scalable. They are focused on social impact by decarbonizing the construction industry.
- Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$609.5K
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$500K
- Jul 2023Grant (prize money)$2.4M
- Feb 2019Grant (prize money)$150K
#5
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
#6
Series B · Houston, Texas · founded 2002 · 9 employees$24.5Mraised▾
Developer of nanoparticle-based cancer treatment for solid tumors. The company is commercializing particle-based therapies for the selective and precise thermal destruction of solid tumors such as Prostrate, Brain, or Breast cancers. The company provides AuroLase Therapy, a medical device for the ablation of various solid tumors.
- Mar 2023Series B$6.1M
- Aug 2020Series B$8.6M
- Feb 2017Series A$2M
- Dec 2015Seed$946K
#7
Series B · Coppell, Texas · founded 2015 · 52 employees$50Mraised▾
Developer of nanolayered polymer-based gradient refractive index lenses. It partners with the companies working in nanotechnology research and innovation and acquires, licenses, develops, and builds the Intellectual Property portfolio. The product has application in the military (night vision, riflescopes, UAV optics), medical (surgical optics, microscopy spectroscopy, endoscopy), and commercial (cameras, augmented reality, drones) industries.
- Oct 2021Series B$25M
- Apr 2020Series B$25M
- Feb 2018Series A—
#8
Deadpooled · Austin, Texas · founded 2007 · 72 employees$77.8Mraised▾
Mirna Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops microRNA-based oncology therapeutics. Its lead product candidate is MRX34, a mimic of naturally occurring microRNA-34 encapsulated in a liposomal nanoparticle formulation that is in Phase 1 clinical trial.
- Apr 2015Series D$41.8M
- May 2014Grant (prize money)$25.1M
- Nov 2012Series C$34.5M
- Aug 2011Seed$1.5M
#9
Acquired · Houston, Texas · founded 2002 · 6001 employees$85Mraised▾
Analytical and clinical lab technologies providing insights and solutions for great science. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of instruments, software, and services to empower laboratories across diverse sectors. These include chemical analysis, life sciences, and diagnostics. The company offers analytical instruments, lab supplies, and instrument repair. It also provides software and informatics solutions for genomics and lab management. The company serves industries like biopharma, cancer research, environmental, food and beverage testing, and clinical diagnostics. The company provides training, consulting, and compliance services. The company's solutions support research, development, and quality control. The company offers e-commerce, order tracking, and technical support. The company focuses on innovation and sustainability.
- Mar 2016PE$80M
- Aug 2011Series A$5M
#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
Acqui-Hired · Austin, Texas · founded 2001 · 13 employees$45Mraised▾
Molecular Imprints, Inc provides nano patterning systems and solutions. It leverages its proprietary technologies like Jet & Flash Imprint Lithograph to provide high resolution nano patterning capability for many applications. In Jet & Flash Imprint Lithography technology precise placement of photoresist on substrates in picoliter quantities enables uniform and consistent nanoimprinting of features down to 10nm and below at very low cost. Molecular Imprints, Inc. (MII) was founded in Austin, Texas in 2001, spun out of the University of Texas. Molecular Imprints has applied for over 700 patents, resulting in a growing portfolio of over 100 patents issued covering imprint tools, imprint materials and masks/templates, process technology and imprint-specific device designs. Its core competencies are lithography, precision nanomechanics, fluid dynamics, surface chemistry and materials formulation.
- Apr 2014Series C$18.8M
- Sep 2005Series C$17M
- 2004Series B—
- Apr 2004Series B—
#12
Series A · Houston, Texas · founded 2009 · 37 employees$13.6Mraised▾
Water treatment solutions. It designs, develops, manufactures, and deploys water treatment systems. It offers various technology solutions for water recovery.
- Mar 2019Series A$5M
- Mar 2017Series A$6M
- Dec 2016Series A$995K
- Mar 2016Series A$1.4M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Nanotechnology coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
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How research on Nanomaterials in Texas is moving
A read on the academic research around Nanomaterials in Texas — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 300 papers.
- The University of Texas at Austin77
- Texas A&M University70
- Texas Tech University28
- The University of Texas at Dallas26
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center15
- Nanoparticle4→36
- Quantum dot2→9
- Nanocomposite3→8
- Nanocrystal1→6
- Colloidal gold1→5
- Nanoparticle9→38
- Photocatalysis1→6
- Plasmon1→5
- Thermal conductivity1→5
- Nanocomposite3→6
- Nanotechnology4
- Nanoparticle2
- Scanning electron microscope2
- Electron beam-induced deposition2
- Transmission electron microscopy2
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