186 Advanced Materials venture capital firms in the UK (2026)
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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Updated daily by John-Pierre Clark| Advanced Materials Venture Capital Firms | Investment Focus | Startup Investments | Round Size | Connect |
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 SFC Capital( ) SFC Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage t... London  | ||||
 LocalGlobe( ) LocalGlobe is a venture capital firm that partners with founders from pre-seed a... London | ||||
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 JamJar Investments( ) JamJar is an early-stage European consumer venture capital firm established by t... London | ||||
 Empirical Ventures( ) Empirical is a specialist VC and venture builder based in Europe, focusing on ea... Bristol | ||||
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 BackedVC( ) The firm emphasises backing founders over markets, prioritising the potential of... London | ||||
 Hummingbird( ) This venture capital firm is a global seed investor focused on backing outlier f... London | ||||
 Veridian Ventures( ) Veridian Ventures is an angel syndicate focusing on tax-efficient investing, pre... Morden | ||||
 Rcapital( ) Rcapital is a leading turnaround and special situations investor focusing on the... London | Advanced MaterialsGeneralist | |||
 Atempo( ) Atempo Growth is a venture capital firm focused on backing European tech compani... London | ||||
 Beringea( ) Beringea is a venture capital firm focused on empowering visionary entrepreneurs... London | ||||
 Solo Investments( ) London | ||||
 SilverTree Equity( ) This venture capital firm specialises in investing in software, technology, and ... London | Orbus Software (Orbus) | |||
 Herald Investment Trust( ) Herald Investment Management Limited focuses on venture capital investments in u... 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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