Ares Materials
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Jan 26, 2026
Est. Valuation
$80M
Total Funding Raised
$25.71M
Company Overview
Ares Materials is a materials science company that has developed an AI-driven platform to create novel optical polymers for the electronics industry.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Advanced Materials, Consumer Electronics, Sustainable Materials
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting, Revenue Share
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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| Zeon Corporation | 68% | |
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Ares Materials Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Jan 26, 2026 | ||||
| Series B | Oct 10, 2025 | ||||
| Strategic | Oct 25, 2024 | ||||
| Accelerator | Aug 30, 2023 | ||||
| Grant | Mar 15, 2019 | ||||
Grant | Jul 1, 2017 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Ares Materials Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Hunt Holdings | Series B |
| Moneta Venture Capital | Series B |
| Redwood Ventures | Seed |
| Cottonwood Technology Fund | Seed |
| J. Hunt Holdings | Series B |
| Twelve Hundred VC | Series B |
| Black Diamond Ventures | Series B |
Market signals
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- Oct 10, 2025
$12M round led by Black Diamond Ventures.
- Oct 25, 2024
Funding round included Pegasus Tech Ventures and Denka Company Limited.
Ares Materials Filings
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Is Ares Materials a public or private company?
Ares Materials is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Ares Materials?
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How much is Ares Materials worth (valuation)?
Ares Materials's valuation is estimated at $80.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Ares Materials stock?
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When was Ares Materials's last funding round?
Ares Materials's most recent funding round was Series B on January 26, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Ares Materials?
Key investors in Ares Materials include Black Diamond Ventures.
Will Ares Materials IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Ares Materials.
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