Mat3ra

Mat3ra

Cloud-based materials modeling platform for R&D

Overview

Mat3ra provides an end-to-end materials modeling platform hosted in the cloud that unifies multiple simulation tools and data to let scientists design new compounds and run physics-based and ML models in a collaborative environment. Researchers use a web-based designer to build workflows, run simulations on secure high-performance cloud computing, and analyze results with built-in analytics, supporting engines like Quantum ESPRESSO, VASP, and LAMMPS. Unlike using separate tools from different vendors, Mat3ra combines physics engines and AI/ML in one shared workspace for dispersed academic and industrial teams. Its goal is to accelerate materials discovery by moving R&D into an AI-enabled cloud platform that simplifies design, simulation, and data analysis.

About Mat3ra

Simplify's Rating
Why Mat3ra is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3M

Headquarters

Walnut Creek, California

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 release added AFIR plus MACE reaction-path discovery and defect-energy notebooks.
  • July 2026 Genesis Mission selection spans three Phase I projects, including Mat3ra-led AlphaFilm.
  • Open-sourcing containers and developer tutorials in 2026 expands adoption among academic and enterprise users.

What critics are saying

  • DOE Genesis Mission work concentrates credibility around government programs, not broad commercial demand.
  • Monthly releases and platform migrations since October 2025 risk customer churn and implementation drag.
  • Big rivals like Materials Project, Citrine, and cloud-HPC vendors can commoditize workflow software quickly.

What makes Mat3ra unique

  • Mat3ra’s July 2026 Genesis Mission selection proves rare DOE-backed scientific workflow credibility.
  • Its cloud platform bundles simulation, ML forcefields, and HPC into one browser environment.
  • Mat3ra-2D and AlphaFilm focus on thin films, interfaces, and semiconductor materials discovery.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
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401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

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