# Polaron

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/polaron

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.polaron.ai/
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 29, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Polaron Ltd, based in London, UK, specializes in advanced AI-driven solutions for materials science, transforming how organizations design and manufacture materials through enhanced performance characterization and efficiency.Polaron Ltd was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in London, UK by Prof Sam Cooper, Dr Steve Kench, and Dr Isaac Squires. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions in materials science, primarily serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. The founder, Lily Mazurkiewicz, has a background in driving technological advancements within the industry. In January 2025, Polaron Ltd raised USD 8 million in seed led by new investor Serena, with participation from other new investors Speedinvest and Futurepresent. Individual investors also participated in the round. Polaron is at the forefront of materials science through its innovative AI-driven platform that integrates process, structure, and performance to enhance the characterization, design, and manufacturing of materials. The company offers sophisticated solutions that utilize advanced image data analytics to enable clients to streamline their materials development processes. These solutions cater primarily to industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, where precise materials performance is critical. Polaron's technology serves a diverse client base, including research institutions and industrial manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia, facilitating their efforts to improve material quality and efficiency. The integration of AI into the materials science workflow represents a transformative approach, allowing businesses to achieve faster time-to-market and reduced costs in their product development cycles.Polaron generates revenue through a structured model that incorporates subscriptions for its platform services, along with strategic partnerships with key industry players. The company’s clients typically enter into agreements that provide access to its proprietary software, which includes tools for data analysis and materials characterization. Pricing structures for these subscriptions are tailored to accommodate varying scales of usage, aligning with the specific needs of each client, from small research teams to large-scale manufacturers. Notably, flagship products may represent significant revenue contributors as they are integral to the clients' operational processes. The transactional framework fosters ongoing relationships with clients, ensuring consistent engagement and adaptation of Polaron’s offerings to meet evolving industry demands. In January 2026, Polaron Ltd raised USD 8 million in SEED funding to expand its engineering team and accelerate the rollout of its generative design tools. This funding aims to support growing customer demand across various industrial sectors. The company plans to design and launch new products that will enhance its offerings and is looking to expand into additional markets, including North America and Asia, by late 2026.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 29, 2025, $8M — Serena, Speedinvest, Futurepresent

## Investors

- Serena (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/serena) — Seed
- Speedinvest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/speedinvest) — Seed
- Futurepresent (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/futurepresent) — Seed