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Nanotechnology Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the nanotechnology sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 293 recently funded nanotechnology companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
293
Total Funding
$236.7M
Avg Funding
$9.5M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Cities for Nanotechnology

Waterloo
Amsterdam
Madrid
Manchester
Fayetteville
Eindhoven

Recently Funded Companies

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Waterloo, Canada

Nicoya is a nanotechnology company developing sensor products that will change the world

$15.6M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Dispertech develops system for simultaneous measurement of size and scattering intensity of single nanoparticles.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Company specialized in the design and production of solutions for different markets using an original nanoparticle dispersion technology

$1.1M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Gnanomat is a company involved in emerging field of nanomaterials technology. Part of Versarien PLC.

$845K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Manchester, United Kingdom

Longer, Better Quality Lives for Brain Tumour Patients

$6.0M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Fayetteville, United States

CatalyzeH2O creates nanotechnology and electrochemical clean water solutions.

$75K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Eindhoven, The Netherlands

SCIL Nanoimprint solutions offers solutions for patterning nano-structures on large wafers by using lithography technology.

$10.8M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Milwaukee, United States

COnovate is a startup that develops lithium-ion battery parts made from a graphene monoxide that boosts the energy storage capacity.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Simrishamn, Sweden

Prebona is a nanotechnology firm that develops products and solutions for the healthcare, transportation, agriculture and textile industry.

$454K raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Rousset, France

NAWA Technologies is a French SME, has developed an innovative, economically competitive Ultra-Fast Carbon battery, applied nanotechnology.

$20.7M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Alameda, United States

Mekonos creates a proprietary cell-engineering platform designed for cell therapies on a chip.

$25.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Enschede, The Netherlands

New Origin is a manufacturer of photonic chips intended for applications in optical communication.

Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Oakville, Canada

Cardiol Therapeutics develops innovative cannabidiol medicines for heart disease.

$10.7M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Gothenburg, Sweden

Glenntex is a material innovation startup that helps increase the use of recycled plastics.

$638K raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Riga, Latvia

Naco builds a manufacturing station to provide its clients with ready-to-use coated parts for hydrogen production.

$2.6M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lund, Sweden

Aligned Bio develops advanced nanowire biosensor platforms.

$1.8M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Menlo Park, United States

Leia Inc. is a leading provider of eyewear-free 3D display hardware and software solutions.

$125.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Melbourne, Australia

Microscopy hardware & software

$1.5M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Eindhoven, The Netherlands

S-ALD, nano coating, reducing the dependency on scarce material, electrolysers, fuel cells, batteries

$5.4M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Saint Louis, United States

NanoGuard prevents waste and protects health by eradicating harmful pathogens anywhere they pose a threat.

$3.2M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Drexel Hill, United States

Sindri Materials Corp. is an a Nanotechnology Research firm.

$1.2M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Harwell, United Kingdom

Nium develops patent pending nanotechnology that produces greener ammonia.

Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Poing, Germany

Software for semiconductor nanodevices

$365K raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bukit Merah, Singapore

Phaos Technology Singapore is an advanced optics technology startup based in Singapore.

$1.6M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Montréal, Canada

Edgehog offers bio-inspired, nanotextured, anti-reflection glass for high performance solar panels.

Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Nanotechnology Startup Ecosystem

The nanotechnology sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The nanotechnology sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Nanotechnology Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 293 nanotechnology companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$9.5M
Total Funding Tracked
$236.7M
Countries Represented
11

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Nanotechnology

1.Madrid
2 companies$2.0M
2.Eindhoven
2 companies$16.1M
3.Waterloo
1 companies$15.6M
4.Amsterdam
1 companies$1.1M
5.Manchester
1 companies$6.0M

Related Industries

Companies in the nanotechnology sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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