• Mercia-backed HTMS Composites launched a Silicon Valley office to accelerate US expansion for its heat-resistant composite materials.
• The company raised GBP 1.3 million in September 2025 to commercialize its Inorganic Matrix Composites technology.
• Exports to the Middle East, Europe, Japan, and the US are planned or underway; a Series A round is targeted within a year.
• HTMS aims to build a UK supply chain for high-performance materials, projecting more than 40 new jobs over three years.

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