185 Advanced Materials venture capital firms in the UK (2026)
We've curated 185 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
Apoha closes £26.8m growth round out of stealth
4 June 2026
Updated daily by John-Pierre Clark| Advanced Materials Venture Capital Firms | Investment Focus | Startup Investments | Round Size | Connect |
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 LocalGlobe( ) LocalGlobe is a venture capital firm that partners with founders from pre-seed a... London  | ||||
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 SFC Capital( ) SFC Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage t... London | ||||
 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 | ||||
 Resurge Growth Partners( ) Resurge Growth Partners LLP focuses on high-potential companies that fall outsid... London | ||||
 Transition( ) London | ||||
 Lakestar( ) Auterion is a venture capital firm focused on open-source operating systems for ... London | ||||
 General Catalyst( ) GC is an investment and transformation company that partners with entrepreneurs ... London | ||||
 The SideBySide Partnership( ) The Side by Side Partnership focuses on innovative, tech-enabled businesses tran... London | ||||
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 ESO Capital( ) 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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- Find VC firms backing advanced materials innovation in the UK
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- Explore investments in battery tech, composites, coatings, and semiconductors
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