Name

Materially

Legal name

Materially S.r.l. Impresa Sociale

Website

https://materially.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Materials Consulting

NAICS

Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (42393), Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (459130)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Resources & Talent Development (EDAGANAB), Metals, Plastics & Fabrication Materials Marketplaces (CRAFAHAN)

Keywords

• Materials consulting services
• Sustainable materials advisory
• Circular economy consulting
• Material innovation scouting
• Design week exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting for material innovation, circularity assessment, and material strategy. Services include material scouting, benchmarking research, and strategic advisory for enterprises.
2. Training & Education: Online training courses on materials and circular economy for companies and professionals. Example course: 'New Paths for Materials in the Circular Economy'.
3. Networking & Visibility Services: Platform connecting material producers with users through M Selection network, Innovation Days events, and Milano Design Week participation. Revenue from event organization and network membership.
4. Shop: E-commerce platform selling material samples and related products through materially.eu/shop-materially/

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Materially is a B2B consultancy that helps enterprises and design professionals discover, evaluate, and adopt innovative and sustainable materials. Its core offerings include material scouting and solution research, circularity and sustainability advisory, material strategy and benchmarking, and networking between material producers and users. The firm also runs the M Selection curated producer network, the 'The New State of Materials' exhibition at Milano Design Week, Innovation Days events, online training, and a small material-sample e-commerce shop.

Product overview

Materially is a consulting company specialized in innovative and sustainable materials for businesses and design professionals. The company operates as a platform connecting material producers with material users through a portfolio of interconnected services. The core offerings include Material Solutions (material scouting and problem-solving), Circularity (sustainable material consulting), Material Strategy (market benchmarking and research), and Networking (connecting producers and users through events). Key networking products include Innovation Days (themed B2B events), M Selection (curated network of material producers), and Milan Design Week exhibitions (global showcase at Stecca3). The company also provides access to the Material ConneXion database through MCX Library & Insights, offers online training through 'New Paths for Materials in the Circular Economy' course, and operates a materials e-commerce shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M Selection: A selected network of material producers for promotion and strategic visibility of cutting-edge materials and technologies towards companies and professionals in the Materially network.
• The New State of Materials
• Materials in Motion

Products and services

• Material Solutions Consulting service that researches and scouts material solutions for new products, helping clients solve technical, design, or supply-chain material problems. Targeted at enterprises and design professionals seeking innovative or sustainable material inputs.
• Circularity Consulting Consulting service that supports companies in selecting more sustainable materials and implementing circular economy principles to reduce the environmental impact of their products.
• Material Strategy Strategic advisory service for material producers and manufacturers covering material assessment, competitive benchmarking, and market-entry strategy to define the path from a new material to its target market.
• Networking Services Networking service that connects material producers and material users through web platforms, meetings, and events to boost visibility and create business opportunities between the two sides of the materials market.
• Innovation Days Half-day themed B2B events that bring together materials producers and users to take stock of materials and technologies, share information, and create cross-sectoral business contacts.
• M Selection A curated network of cutting-edge materials and material producers providing strategic visibility towards companies and design professionals within the Materially network. Currently features 50+ material producers.
• Milano Design Week Exhibitions Authoritative global showcase for innovative materials hosted annually at Milano Design Week, featuring curated exhibitions of material innovation such as 'The New State of Materials' at Stecca3 in the Isola Design District.
• MCX Library & Insights Subscription-style service providing access to the Material ConneXion database, which contains curated information on thousands of innovative and sustainable materials, supporting client research and inspiration.
• Training & Update Training programs designed to improve organizational competencies on materials and sustainability for companies, professionals, and academic institutions.
• New Paths for Materials in the Circular Economy (Online Course) Online training course for companies and professionals on circular economy principles applied to materials, delivered through Materially's private member area.
• Shop (Material Samples E-commerce) Online e-commerce shop selling material samples and related materials products to design professionals, students, and consumers.
• Materials in Motion Event platform initiative by Materially that showcases material innovation through curated exhibitions and installations, including the 'Beyond the Surface' design conversations at Milano Design Week 2026.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Material ConneXioncoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides access to Material ConneXion database containing thousands of innovative and sustainable materials. MCX Library & Insights service allows Materially to offer comprehensive material research capabilities to clients.
• ArchiproductsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership with leading design publication Archiproducts. Provides marketing visibility and access to design community.
• Isola Design FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partner for Milano Design Week. 'The New State of Materials' exhibition is part of Isola Design Festival 2026 celebrating its 10th edition. Festival transforms Isola neighborhood into internationally recognized design district.
• M Selection Network (50+ material producers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of innovative material producers including Casati Flock&Fibers, Plasticiet, Madreperla, Versalis/ReUp, Vienna Textile Lab, ST Powder Coatings, and many others. Producers gain visibility to design community through Materially's platform and events.
• Stecca3 (ADA Stecca)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for 'The New State of Materials' exhibition. Iconic building in Isola district of Milan. Strategic location for materials exhibition during Milano Design Week.
• ISIA UrbinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign school collaborating on urban typography project for Milano Design Week 2026. Students from ISIA Urbino created staircase artwork under Professor Marco Tortoioli Ricci's guidance.
• Materials Aesthetics Lab, Eindhoven University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration showcasing engineered soft materials developed at the lab for Milano Design Week 2026. Partnership with Soft Interfaces, founded by engineer Tessa van Abkoude.
• NEXTCHEM (Maire Technimont)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemical company exhibiting 'Upcycled Seat' for public transport at Milano Design Week 2026. Collaboration with MyReplast Industries and Lazzerini using NX Replast technology for plastic regeneration.
• MyReplast IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian company developing technical granules from regenerated plastics. Partner in 'Upcycled Seat' project with NEXTCHEM and Lazzerini for public transport applications.
• LazzerinicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian company (Marche region) manufacturing seats for public transport. Partner in upcycling project transforming recycled plastic into durable seating using PURETi photocatalysis treatment.
• Tessilquattro (Aquafil Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of MAGRITTE project showcasing NILLA furniture using ECONYL-based composite reinforced with clay. Collaboration with University of Trento, Indivenire, and Caracol AM.
• University of TrentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in MAGRITTE project developing high-performance composite materials for large-format additive manufacturing using ECONYL matrix reinforced with natural clay.
• Caracol AMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian robotic additive manufacturing technology provider. Partner for Lithic Flow Divider installation and MAGRITTE project. Provides Heron AM platform for large-scale 3D printing.
• Ginger AdditivecoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian company specializing in industrial pellet 3D printers. Partner for Additive Nodes project producing demountable recyclable connection systems using PolyCore PETG materials.
• PolymakercoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch manufacturer of high-quality 3D printing materials. Partner for Additive Nodes (PolyCore PETG-1312) and Lithic Flow Divider (PolyCore PETG-1113 Marble).
• Impact AcousticcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss acoustic design company featuring ARCHISONIC Cotton and other sustainable acoustic materials through Materially's network. Founded 2019, teams in Lucerne, Milan, Manila, and San Diego.
• SMUSH MaterialsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian material tech startup (founded 2024) transforming agricultural by-products into compostable packaging using mushroom mycelium. M Selection member featuring samples at Materially exhibition.
• ParaStructminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian startup from Innsbruck developing bio-based materials from plant residues and mineral binders as alternatives to OSB/MDF. M Selection member showcasing at Materially exhibition.
• BalenacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli company (founded 2020) developing BioCir bio-based thermoplastic materials from castor beans, natural oils, and polysaccharides. Featured at Materially's Milano Design Week 2026 exhibition.
• Studio KloakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChicago-based design studio (Professor CoCo Ree Lemery, UIUC) developing translucent bio-based material from onion skins for lighting applications. Featured at Materially exhibition.
• Standex Engraving Mold-TechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal leader in custom texture solutions (30+ locations worldwide). Sponsoring urban typography project at Stecca3. Services include design, engraving, prototyping, and tool preparation for automotive, electronics, biomedical sectors.
• D'Alesio&SantorominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent lighting design studio established 2010 in Milan. Collaborating with formalighting on ORNAMENTALE family of phytostimulating LED lighting fixtures for indoor plants.
• formalightingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian family-owned architectural lighting company (50+ years) based in Milan. Partnering with D'Alesio&Santoro on ORNAMENTALE product line for indoor plant lighting.
• Kastamonu Italia (Kastamonu Entegre Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish wood-based panels manufacturer (global leader). Italian division recovers 100% post-consumer wood for chipboard panels and melamine-faced surfaces. M Selection/Design Week exhibitor.
• Designtech - CoFactoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub in Milan hosting Materially's headquarters. Co-working and acceleration space for design and material innovation companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Ellen MacArthur Foundation: The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is the leading global nonprofit promoting the circular economy, running education programs, publishing research, and convening material innovation stakeholders. Materially partners implicitly with this ecosystem by training professionals on circular economy principles and curating sustainable materials for the same audience.
• Archiproducts: Archiproducts is a major B2B design product and materials marketplace serving architects and designers globally. Materially has an active media partnership with Archiproducts, and both companies curate content for the same design professional audience around innovative building materials and finishes.
• BioComposites Centre: BioComposites Centre is a UK-based research and consulting organization on bio-based materials and composites. Comparable in mission to Materially's circular materials consulting practice, with stronger academic research orientation but more limited design community presence.

Emerging players

• Trendstop: Trendstop is a London-based trend forecasting consultancy offering material and design trend intelligence to brands, designers, and retailers. Comparable to Materially's strategy and benchmarking services for clients making material decisions, though more trend-led and less focused on circularity.
• Core77 Design Awards / Core77 Materials: Core77 is a design publication and community covering materials innovation with editorial content, supplier directories, and event programming aimed at product designers. While more media than consulting, it overlaps with Materially's audience of designers seeking sustainable materials intelligence.

Broad incumbents

• Material Economics (Citi): Material Economics was a Stockholm-based consultancy (acquired by Citi in 2023) advising enterprises on circular economy strategy and material transitions at scale. Represents the enterprise-tier competitor Materially would face if its mid-market clients scale into enterprise circularity programs.
• Material ConneXion (SANDOW Design Group): Material ConneXion is the original materials innovation consultancy and database provider that Materially partners with and resells access to. Materially's MCX Library & Insights service is essentially a localized Italian/European distribution channel for Material ConneXion's global library, making them simultaneously partner and closest direct competitor in the materials research space.

Regional players

• MATERIA NOVA: Belgium-based materials consultancy specializing in sustainable and circular materials, providing material scouting, research, and innovation services to European designers and manufacturers. Materially and Materia Nova both target the same niche of circular materials consulting for design professionals and enterprise clients across Europe.

Direct peers

• Isola Design Festival: Isola Design Festival is Materially's core partner and the host venue (Stecca3) for the annual 'New State of Materials' exhibition during Milano Design Week. They co-produce materials exhibitions for designers, architects, and producers, making them both partner and partial competitor for materials-themed programming at Design Week.
• MaterialDistrict (formerly Materia): MaterialDistrict is a Dutch-based materials inspiration and innovation platform that curates exhibitions at international design events, runs an online materials database, and connects producers with designers. Materia (its predecessor) was historically the primary European materials consultancy; Materially has explicitly built a parallel platform with overlapping positioning in sustainable materials scouting, exhibition curation at Design Weeks, and a producer network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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