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Developer of biodegradable superabsorbent polymers for hygiene and agriculture, and passive cooling technologies for electronics.
Founded in 2022 by Amaury van Trappen de Buggenoms and Benjamin White, A&B Smart Materials is an Oxford, United Kingdom based company developing fully biodegradable, biobased superabsorbent polymers and passive cooling hydrogels. Targeting the $17 billion superabsorbent polymer market, the firm designs materials that replace synthetic plastics in hygiene and agricultural products while integrating seamlessly into existing manufacturing lines. Rather than producing directly, the startup plans to license its innovative technology to major consumer goods manufacturers and global chemical companies, including industry leaders like P&G and Unilever. In December 2025, the enterprise secured £1.5 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round backed by prominent Dutch climate technology venture capitalist Sake Bosch. The clean technology company previously won the London Business School CleanTech Challenge in 2023 and was recently named to the prestigious Startups 100 index for 2026.
A&B Smart Materials has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
A&B Smart Materials has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
A&B Smart Materials has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Pre-Seed in December 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $2M Pre Seed | Prime Ventures | Archipelago Ventures, Caesar Ventures, Cranfield University, Living Hope VC, Oxford Seed Fund, Triple Impact Ventures | Announced |
A&B Smart Materials has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
A&B Smart Materials's investors include Prime Ventures, Archipelago Ventures, Caesar Ventures, Cranfield University, Living Hope VC, Oxford Seed Fund, Triple Impact Ventures.