Materia Bioworks

Materia is developing a materials informatics platform that streamlines product development, enabling companies to launch eco-friendly products 65% faster and cheaper. Single-use plastic bans and EPR laws are driving CPG brands to transition from petroleum plastics to sustainable materials, a process that is complex, l

Materia Bioworks operates in ai machine learning based in Canada, founded in 2023.

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Materia Bioworks uses AI to help brands and manufacturers transition away from petroleum plastics. By combining computational chemistry and machine learning, Materia enables the development of sustainable products 3x faster and 10x cheaper than traditional R&D. As plastic bans and EPR laws tighten globally, Materia simplifies the transition by providing drop-in sustainable solutions that work with existing manufacturing workflows. The platform supports the full spectrum of sustainable materials, including bio-based, biodegradable, compostable, and recycled plastics, helping the cosmetics, CPG, pharma, and packaging industries adopt next-gen materials at scale without compromising performance or price. Why Materia: The founding team previously built a Series A bioplastics company and developed 4 biodegradable products with Fortune 500s, experiencing the industry’s pain points firsthand. Momentum: In just 30 months, Materia has engaged 150+ ideal customers and secured multiple contracts with top-tier brands – closing $6M+ in TCV across cosmetics, pharma, and packaging.

Materia Bioworks is positioned in ai machine learning, a segment that rewards a clear, focused offering.

Canada is where the company is located.

The company is listed at the SOSV portfolio company stage of development.

Recorded headcount: 2-10 employees.

It has disclosed roughly $635K in funding.

Website: materiabioworks.com