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.
Updated daily by John-Pierre ClarkLatest Advanced Materials VC Activity
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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 | ||||
 Empirical Ventures( ) Empirical is a specialist VC and venture builder based in Europe, focusing on ea... Bristol | ||||
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 JamJar Investments( ) JamJar is an early-stage European consumer venture capital firm established by t... London | ||||
 Charlotte Street Capital( ) Charlotte Street Capital focuses on pre-seed investing, with a preference for in... London | ||||
 9900 Capital( ) London | ||||
 Black Seed VC( ) Black Seed is a venture capital firm dedicated to empowering Black founders and ... London | ||||
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 Calculus Capital( ) Calculus Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative companies ... London | ||||
 Arts Alliance( ) Arts Alliance Ventures focuses on early-stage investments, partnering with found... London | ||||
 Herald Investment Trust( ) Herald Investment Management Limited focuses on venture capital investments in u... London | ||||
 7percent Ventures( ) 7percent Ventures Ltd focuses on backing breakthrough technologies and products ... London | ||||
 General Catalyst( ) GC is an investment and transformation company that partners with entrepreneurs ... 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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