We've curated 186 venture capital firms backing advanced materials startups across the UK. Sort by cheque size, stage, and sector focus to find the right investor fit.
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| Advanced Materials Venture Capital Firms | Investment Focus | Startup Investments | Round Size | Connect |
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![]() JamJar Investments( ) JamJar is an early-stage European consumer venture capital firm established by t... London | ||||
![]() SFC Capital( ) SFC Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage t... London | ||||
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![]() LocalGlobe( ) LocalGlobe is a venture capital firm that partners with founders from pre-seed a... London | ||||
![]() Empirical Ventures( ) Empirical is a specialist VC and venture builder based in Europe, focusing on ea... Bristol | ||||
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![]() T0 Ventures( ) T0 VENTURES is an early-stage venture syndicate based in London, specialising in... London | ||||
![]() Founders Factory( ) Founders Factory is a venture capital firm that invests in startups across Finte... London | ||||
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![]() Cass Entrepreneurship Fund( ) London | Advanced MaterialsGeneralist | |||
![]() NOA( ) This venture capital firm focuses on investing in pioneering founders and breakt... London | ||||
![]() Supernode Global( ) Supernode Global is an early-stage VC fund focused on investing in startups that... London | Howbout | |||
![]() General Catalyst( ) GC is an investment and transformation company that partners with entrepreneurs ... London | ||||
![]() Praetura Ventures( ) The firm focuses on providing more than just capital, emphasising a holistic app... Manchester | ||||
![]() Manta Ray Ventures( ) Manta Ray is an early stage venture capital fund that focuses on mission-driven ... London | ||||
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Browse leading venture capital firms investing in UK advanced materials — from early-stage funds supporting materials innovation to growth investors in industrial and climate-tech manufacturing.
This list highlights firms with scientific diligence experience and a track record in areas like battery chemistry, composites, smart materials, and next-generation manufacturing.
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