May 22, 2025
British Sustainable Manufacturing Startup Atomik AM raises £600K Seed Round to Scale Patented Metal Recycling Technology
Liverpool, United Kingdom –
Atomik AM, a sustainable manufacturing startup, has raised £600K in a seed round of funding from Praetura Ventures. The round was closed on 21st May 2025 and will support the company’s plans to scale its patented metal recycling technology and expand its reach across key industrial markets. Founded in 2023, Atomik AM is developing chemistry-driven solutions for greener manufacturing processes that align with the circular economy.
About Atomik AM
Founded to redefine sustainable manufacturing, Atomik AM is pioneering the transformation of aluminum metal waste into more durable and energy-efficient products through innovative chemistry and engineering. Its flagship innovation, the Universal Binder, is a proprietary material used in 3D metal printing to facilitate scalable and sustainable production for sectors like automotive, aerospace, and energy. The process not only repurposes waste but also captures the residual byproducts for energy reuse, reinforcing its commitment to full-cycle sustainability.
Purpose of financing
With this fresh capital injection, Atomik AM aims to ramp up product development, increase production capacity, and broaden its commercial partnerships across the UK and European manufacturing landscape. The funds will also accelerate its intellectual property pipeline, including the ongoing patent process for its Universal Binder and related sustainable materials technologies. This latest investment follows an earlier £125K round from LYVA Labs, backed by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. That initial funding helped Atomik AM prove the viability of its technology and set the stage for broader scaling.
CEO’s Insight
Professor Kate Black, CEO and Founder of Atomik AM, said:
“We’re thrilled to have the backing of Praetura Ventures as we work to reshape industrial manufacturing”. “Our mission is to create value from waste, and this funding will allow us to bring more of our sustainable solutions to market faster and more efficiently.”
Conclusion
With sustainability and industrial innovation at its core, Atomik AM is poised to become a key player in the green manufacturing revolution.
For updates, visit Atomik AM on LinkedIn.