Material Science

At the heart of the drug discovery and development process lies an indisputable truth: companies can test for many compounds but, in order to advance to further stages, they need to be able to manufacture it. Molecule.One is an AI-driven chemist that predicts the best possible synthetic pathways for any desired compound. Their software platform, powered by state-of-the-art machine learning models, discovers the cheapest and easiest way to synthesize any given compound from commercially available molecules. We’re excited to support the team as they build the future of chemistry.

FLO Materials is commercialising a new class of infinitely recyclable polymers called polydiketoenamines (PDKs) to enable sustainable manufacturing for hard-to-recycle plastics, including thermosets and mixed material composites used in durable goods. Spun out from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, FLO Materials aims to provide a turn-key transition to a more circular economy by combining a portfolio of recyclable materials and offering recycling as a service. Chemical recycling of PDKs through depolymerisation allows manufacturers to remove all additives, such as colours or plasticisers, and then remanufacture the recovered monomers into next-generation materials—without losing mechanical performance or aesthetic quality.