# Materials Market

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/materials-market

- Industry: Construction
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.materialsmarket.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 1, 2025)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Materials Market Ltd is a builders' merchant based in London, UK, that specializes in a wide range of essential building supplies for trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts.Founded in 2019, Materials Market Ltd operates as a builders' merchant delivering diverse construction materials. The company has executed 4 deals to date, with the most recent deal occurring on April 1, 2025, when it raised GBP 2 million in Seed funding led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from Active Partners. The founder, Samuel Hunt, serves as the CEO, driving the company forward in the competitive building supply market.Materials Market operates as a comprehensive builders' merchant, specializing in a wide array of building supplies and materials essential for both trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts. The company's core offerings include timber, insulation boards, plasterboard, drylining products, and various building materials that cater to diverse construction needs. These products are designed to address challenges encountered in construction projects—ranging from one-off home improvements to ongoing, large-scale building requirements—by providing reliable materials that facilitate efficient project execution. The company serves a broad customer base, including contractors, builders, and individual DIY users across various geographical markets in the UK and parts of Europe, ensuring that clients can access their needed supplies with minimal delays.Materials Market generates revenue through a combination of direct sales and subscription services, offering clients competitive pricing on a range of building supplies. The transaction structure typically involves a direct-to-consumer model, where customers can purchase individual products or engage in subscription plans for regular supply needs. For example, the company features a subscription service priced at GBP 19 per month that unlocks exclusive discounts, enhancing customer loyalty and retention. Additionally, the firm promotes its commitment to price competitiveness by guaranteeing to beat any quote by at least 5%. The diverse array of products, including flagship items such as insulation boards and plasterboard, contributes to a structured revenue model that focuses on both immediate transactions and long-term customer relationships.In April 2025, Materials Market Ltd raised GBP 2 million in Seed funding led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from Active Partners and individual investors. The company plans to utilize these funds to recruit top talent across supplier and sales teams, marketing, product, and operations, enhancing its marketplace model and creating innovative ways to connect customers and suppliers. Future growth initiatives include the design and launch of new product lines aimed at expanding their offerings, as well as plans to penetrate additional markets within Europe by 2026.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 1, 2025, $2.6M — Active Partners, Fuel Ventures
- Seed, Sep 3, 2021, $2.1M — Fuel Ventures

## Investors

- Fuel Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fuel-ventures) — Seed
- Active Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/active-partners) — Seed