BASF is a global chemical company operating through six main business segments: chemicals, plastics, performance products, functional solutions, agricultural solutions, and oil and gas. It offers a diverse portfolio that includes basic chemicals, electronic materials, solvents, and products for various industries such as automotive, construction, and pharmaceuticals. The company's chemicals segment delivers essential products for chemical and agricultural industries, while the plastics segment focuses on engineering plastics and foams used in numerous applications. BASF also emphasizes innovation, seeking to address significant challenges through advancements in chemistry and sustainability. The company actively explores new business areas beyond its core activities, collaborating with young enterprises and investing in transformative technologies. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF operates worldwide, leveraging its extensive research and customer networks to enhance its offerings and drive growth across its diverse sectors.
DePoly is a chemical recycling company focused on addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. Its innovative technology converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into their primary raw materials at room temperature, eliminating the need for pre-washing, pre-sorting, or separating other plastics. This process enables the production of high-quality raw materials that can be reintegrated into the industry, facilitating the creation of new virgin-quality plastic products. By promoting this method, DePoly aims to contribute to a circular plastic economy, supporting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
ACT-ion Battery Technologies
Seed Round in 2025
ACT-ion Battery Technologies is a manufacturing company that offers cathode active materials for lithium batteries.
Phomera
Series A in 2024
Phomera, operating under Guangyu Technology, is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research, development, and industrialization of photonic crystal metamaterials. The company specializes in creating flexible metamaterials with unique functionalities, including sound tuning, electrical conductivity, magnetic control, and color changing. Phomera aims to deliver industry-specific solutions through advanced inverse calculation and structural design techniques. Its products find applications across various sectors, including anti-counterfeiting, sensing, indication and protection, identification, and camouflage.
Traive
Venture Round in 2024
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform tailored to the agricultural sector, facilitating loans to farmers by connecting them with lenders. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive leverages advanced machine learning techniques to assess credit risk dynamically. The platform goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks to deliver comprehensive credit evaluations. This innovative approach enables farmers to access fair and affordable funding while providing lenders with valuable insights into borrower behavior and a diversified portfolio of credit-worthy individuals. By utilizing big data and AI, Traive aims to streamline the lending process, reducing bureaucracy for producers and enhancing protection for lenders.
Phomera
Venture Round in 2023
Phomera, operating under Guangyu Technology, is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research, development, and industrialization of photonic crystal metamaterials. The company specializes in creating flexible metamaterials with unique functionalities, including sound tuning, electrical conductivity, magnetic control, and color changing. Phomera aims to deliver industry-specific solutions through advanced inverse calculation and structural design techniques. Its products find applications across various sectors, including anti-counterfeiting, sensing, indication and protection, identification, and camouflage.
DePoly
Seed Round in 2023
DePoly is a chemical recycling company focused on addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. Its innovative technology converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into their primary raw materials at room temperature, eliminating the need for pre-washing, pre-sorting, or separating other plastics. This process enables the production of high-quality raw materials that can be reintegrated into the industry, facilitating the creation of new virgin-quality plastic products. By promoting this method, DePoly aims to contribute to a circular plastic economy, supporting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
EcoRobotix
Series B in 2023
EcoRobotix Ltd is a Swiss company that specializes in the development and manufacture of autonomous farming machines designed for efficient weeding of row crops, meadows, and intercropping cultures. Founded in 2011 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, the company offers an innovative product known as ARA, which employs advanced AI for plant recognition and ultra-high precision spraying. This technology allows the machine to detect weeds and apply a micro dose of herbicide directly to them, significantly reducing chemical usage by 70-95%. By utilizing a combination of camera systems, GPS RTK, and sensors, EcoRobotix enables farmers to minimize their environmental impact while lowering operational costs and enhancing crop yields.
pH7
Series A in 2023
pH7 is a cleantech firm that develops and implements methods for the sustainable extraction and refining of strategic metals, which are required for the transition to renewable energy. This pilot project will offer the industry a solution for the sustainable extraction of Platinum Group Metals from secondary and primary resources using green, biodegradable, and recyclable solvents rather than smelting methodologies.
LanzaTech
Post in 2023
LanzaTech is turning our global carbon crisis into a feedstock opportunity with the potential to displace 30% of crude oil use today and reduce global CO2 emissions by 10%. By recycling carbon from industrial off-gases; syngas generated from any biomass resource (e.g. municipal solid waste (MSW), organic industrial waste, agricultural waste); and reformed biogas, LanzaTech can reduce emissions and make new products for a circular carbon economy. LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology is like retrofitting a brewery onto an emission source like a steel mill or a landfill site, but instead of using sugars and yeast to make beer, pollution is converted by bacteria to fuels and chemicals! Imagine a day when your plane is powered by recycled GHG emissions, when your yoga pants started life as pollution from a steel mill. This future is possible using LanzaTech technology.
Gastrograph AI
Venture Round in 2023
Gastrograph, developed by Analytical Flavor Systems, is an AI-driven platform designed to assist packaged food companies in navigating the challenges of a competitive market characterized by high product failure rates. By moving beyond traditional tasting panels, Gastrograph employs a flavor profile engine that predicts how new food products will perform across various markets and demographic groups. This sensory analytics software enables food producers to understand consumer preferences, refine their product development processes, and optimize production to minimize flaws. As consumer tastes evolve rapidly, Gastrograph provides valuable insights that help food and beverage businesses align their offerings with market demands, ultimately enhancing their chances of success.
Traive
Venture Round in 2022
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform tailored to the agricultural sector, facilitating loans to farmers by connecting them with lenders. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive leverages advanced machine learning techniques to assess credit risk dynamically. The platform goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks to deliver comprehensive credit evaluations. This innovative approach enables farmers to access fair and affordable funding while providing lenders with valuable insights into borrower behavior and a diversified portfolio of credit-worthy individuals. By utilizing big data and AI, Traive aims to streamline the lending process, reducing bureaucracy for producers and enhancing protection for lenders.
Groundwork BioAg
Series B in 2022
Groundwork develops, manufactures and commercializes mycorrhizal inoculants for mainstream agriculture. Their customers achieve significantly higher crop yields, while reducing their environmental impact and saving money on agricultural inputs.
Bellatrix Aerospace
Series A in 2022
Bellatrix Aerospace is an Indian space research and development company that focuses on advanced technologies for satellite propulsion and in-space mobility. The company is dedicated to creating eco-friendly orbital launch vehicles and systems designed to enhance navigation capabilities for various satellite sizes, including heavy, micro, and nanosatellites. By developing innovative propulsion technologies, Bellatrix Aerospace enables organizations within the aerospace sector to access essential navigation tools for deep space exploration.
Bellatrix Aerospace
Series A in 2022
Bellatrix Aerospace is an Indian space research and development company that focuses on advanced technologies for satellite propulsion and in-space mobility. The company is dedicated to creating eco-friendly orbital launch vehicles and systems designed to enhance navigation capabilities for various satellite sizes, including heavy, micro, and nanosatellites. By developing innovative propulsion technologies, Bellatrix Aerospace enables organizations within the aerospace sector to access essential navigation tools for deep space exploration.
Horta
Acquisition in 2022
Horta focuses on improving the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural and agro-industrial supply chains while enhancing food security. The company has developed a decision-support system that collects real-time crop data through the use of sensors and scouting tools. This data is organized in cloud systems and analyzed using advanced modeling and Big Data techniques. By providing actionable insights, Horta enables users to manage crop production in a more sustainable and efficient manner, ultimately contributing to the competitiveness of the agricultural sector.
FortePhest
Series B in 2022
FortePhest Ltd is a biotechnology company established in 2017 and based in Israel, specializing in crop protection. The company focuses on developing innovative herbicides to manage both regular and herbicide-resistant weeds. Its product lineup includes H-Forte, a broad-spectrum herbicide, and H-Fort for Glyphosate, which enhances the effectiveness of glyphosate against resistant weeds. FortePhest aims to provide environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions inspired by natural plant protectors, leveraging research from renowned institutions such as Cornell University, The Weizmann Institute of Science, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. By exploring novel mechanisms of action derived from plants, FortePhest strives to improve crop productivity for farmers.
Computomics
Venture Round in 2021
Computomics GmbH is a bioinformatics company based in Tübingen, Germany, specializing in molecular data analysis for crop biotechnology and agricultural research. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of services, including the analysis of large, polyploid plant genomes, transcriptome studies, differential gene expression, and functional genome annotation. It also provides reference-free genotyping, DNA methylation analysis, and metagenomic analysis. By applying advanced machine learning models to biological data, Computomics helps researchers accelerate genetic gains and make informed decisions in over 190 projects. The company's goal is to support sustainable agricultural development, enabling clients in agriculture, biotechnology, microbiome research, and metabolomics to derive actionable insights from their genomic data.
ESS
Post in 2021
ESS is a long-duration energy storage company that specializes in iron flow battery technology, providing solutions for commercial, industrial, utility, microgrid, and off-grid applications. Established in 2011, ESS aims to support a future powered by clean and reliable energy. The company utilizes an innovative energy management system that features a safe and non-toxic iron-electrolyte combined with a patented flow cell design. This approach allows ESS to deliver high-performance energy storage at a lower cost, making its technology suitable for a wide range of applications from retail energy management to utility-scale renewable energy integration. With a team experienced in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS is well-positioned to contribute to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
UrbanKisaan
Venture Round in 2021
UrbanKisaan operates a vertical farming platform that connects farmers directly to consumers, focusing on sustainable urban agriculture. The company utilizes hydroponic farming techniques, which require significantly less water and land compared to traditional farming methods. By offering hydroponic farming kits, UrbanKisaan enables consumers to grow fresh greens and vegetables at home while promoting a low-carbon footprint supply chain. Their approach aims to provide nutritious produce while supporting a sustainable future for agriculture, ultimately addressing the challenges of food production in urban settings. Through these initiatives, UrbanKisaan seeks to revolutionize farming and contribute positively to both people and the planet.
Equinom
Series C in 2021
Equinom is a food-tech company focused on developing sustainable, non-GMO plant-based ingredients through innovative agricultural practices and advanced technology. It addresses the challenge of inadequate crop production for human consumption, as many crops are traditionally grown for animal feed, requiring costly processing to make them suitable for food. By leveraging its proprietary Manna™ technology platform, Equinom employs artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of high-yield, naturally bred crops that enhance the taste, nutrition, and affordability of meat and dairy alternatives. This approach not only ensures quality and consumer satisfaction but also promotes biodiversity and climate resilience, critical for future food security in the face of climate change. Collaborating with various partners, Equinom has gained recognition as a reliable supplier of premium ingredients, supported by notable investors that bolster its position in the rapidly growing plant-based food market.
EcoRobotix
Venture Round in 2021
EcoRobotix Ltd is a Swiss company that specializes in the development and manufacture of autonomous farming machines designed for efficient weeding of row crops, meadows, and intercropping cultures. Founded in 2011 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, the company offers an innovative product known as ARA, which employs advanced AI for plant recognition and ultra-high precision spraying. This technology allows the machine to detect weeds and apply a micro dose of herbicide directly to them, significantly reducing chemical usage by 70-95%. By utilizing a combination of camera systems, GPS RTK, and sensors, EcoRobotix enables farmers to minimize their environmental impact while lowering operational costs and enhancing crop yields.
Gastrograph AI
Corporate Round in 2021
Gastrograph, developed by Analytical Flavor Systems, is an AI-driven platform designed to assist packaged food companies in navigating the challenges of a competitive market characterized by high product failure rates. By moving beyond traditional tasting panels, Gastrograph employs a flavor profile engine that predicts how new food products will perform across various markets and demographic groups. This sensory analytics software enables food producers to understand consumer preferences, refine their product development processes, and optimize production to minimize flaws. As consumer tastes evolve rapidly, Gastrograph provides valuable insights that help food and beverage businesses align their offerings with market demands, ultimately enhancing their chances of success.
Bota Biosciences
Venture Round in 2021
Bota Biosciences is a global industrial biotechnology company based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 2019. The company specializes in synthetic bioengineering technology for bio-manufacturing, focusing on developing efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective solutions. Bota Biosciences has created an integrative bioengineering platform that connects biological design to scale-up manufacturing, facilitating the transition to sustainable living. It operates its own pilot plant and manufacturing facility, which enhances its capacity to offer scalable industrial solutions and market-ready products across various sectors, including nutrition, food, personal care, and animal health. With a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, Bota Biosciences aims to channel biotechnology innovations for a global impact. The company has successfully raised substantial funding, exceeding $145 million, with investments from several prominent strategic and financial backers.
Sunrise Packaging Material
Venture Round in 2020
Sunrise Packaging Material is a manufacturer specializing in flexible multi-layer coextruded packaging materials. The company develops and produces functional packaging solutions tailored for the fresh grocery sector, including products for fresh meat, processed meat, poultry, eggs, and milk. By utilizing advanced co-extrusion film technology, Sunrise Packaging Material offers comprehensive packaging solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of the food industry, ensuring that their clients receive professional and high-quality packaging products and services.
Zapata Computing
Series B in 2020
Zapata Computing, Inc. is a quantum software company that specializes in developing computing solutions for various industries, including finance, healthcare, logistics, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers Orquestra, a software platform that enables users to compose quantum workflows and execute them on both quantum and classical hardware. This platform facilitates simulations, optimizations, and machine learning applications, allowing for efficient management of complex tasks across different environments. As a spin-out from Harvard University, Zapata Computing leverages advanced computational techniques grounded in quantum physics to provide hardware-agnostic solutions tailored to enterprise organizations.
IntelliSense.io
Venture Round in 2020
IntelliSense.io is an Industrial AI company dedicated to enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mining operations through its advanced AI solutions. The company offers a real-time decision-making software platform, known as brains.app, which includes a suite of process optimization applications aimed at improving various aspects of the mining value chain. By leveraging these technologies, IntelliSense.io helps mining companies increase throughput, recovery, and reduce their environmental impact in terms of energy, water, and waste. The company's innovative solutions are actively implemented in mining operations across multiple countries, including Chile, Australia, Kazakhstan, Brazil, and South Africa.
InDeco China
Series C in 2020
InDeco is a one-stop Internet space solution provider that transforms the traditional decoration industry chain with Internet thinking and provides one-stop decoration services from space design, material matching, product selection to construction process control.
Equinom
Series B in 2020
Equinom is a food-tech company focused on developing sustainable, non-GMO plant-based ingredients through innovative agricultural practices and advanced technology. It addresses the challenge of inadequate crop production for human consumption, as many crops are traditionally grown for animal feed, requiring costly processing to make them suitable for food. By leveraging its proprietary Manna™ technology platform, Equinom employs artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of high-yield, naturally bred crops that enhance the taste, nutrition, and affordability of meat and dairy alternatives. This approach not only ensures quality and consumer satisfaction but also promotes biodiversity and climate resilience, critical for future food security in the face of climate change. Collaborating with various partners, Equinom has gained recognition as a reliable supplier of premium ingredients, supported by notable investors that bolster its position in the rapidly growing plant-based food market.
Sculpteo
Acquisition in 2019
Sculpteo is a prominent digital manufacturing company with locations in Paris and San Francisco, specializing in online 3D printing and laser cutting services. Founded in 2009 by Eric Carreel and Clément Moreau, Sculpteo caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, robotics, and medical sectors. The company enables startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and design studios to produce prototypes and individual products on demand, facilitating short-run manufacturing without the need for significant investment in production facilities. With access to various materials and finishes, along with advanced file optimization tools, Sculpteo ensures efficient production and quick turnaround times, supported by its factories in Europe and the United States that offer worldwide delivery.
ESS
Series C in 2019
ESS is a long-duration energy storage company that specializes in iron flow battery technology, providing solutions for commercial, industrial, utility, microgrid, and off-grid applications. Established in 2011, ESS aims to support a future powered by clean and reliable energy. The company utilizes an innovative energy management system that features a safe and non-toxic iron-electrolyte combined with a patented flow cell design. This approach allows ESS to deliver high-performance energy storage at a lower cost, making its technology suitable for a wide range of applications from retail energy management to utility-scale renewable energy integration. With a team experienced in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS is well-positioned to contribute to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series B in 2019
Hummingbird Technologies is an artificial intelligence SaaS platform using the latest deep learning and computer vision techniques along with proprietary algorithms to provide actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses at key decision-making times in the growing season. The company analyses remote sensing data to help farmers identify early problems in their crops such as crop health, disease risk & detection, weed mapping and yield prediction as well as valuable information such as canopy coverage, plant counting, size and biomass estimation, with the objective of optimising inputs and maximising efficiency. Hummingbird began operating in 2016 and since then has covered in excess of >500,000 hectares of arable crops for farmers and agri-businesses. Their platform is utilised at key decision-making points in the growing season to allow intelligent and specific information to inform chemical or operational input decisions that decrease costs and improve outputs.
Provivi
Series C in 2019
Provivi Inc. specializes in developing biopesticides aimed at pest management in agriculture, commercial sectors, households, and public health. The company's innovative approach focuses on using insect pheromones, which provide a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pesticides. By leveraging biocatalysis technology initially developed at the California Institute of Technology, Provivi enhances the synthesis of these biopesticides, ensuring they are effective and free from toxic residues. Founded in 2013 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company collaborates with distributors worldwide to deliver its products, which are designed to protect food supplies sustainably and affordably. With a team of experienced professionals from biotechnology and the agricultural chemicals industry, Provivi is positioned to transform pest management practices through its advanced biological processes.
Isobionics
Acquisition in 2019
Isobionics is a company specializing in the production of natural aroma ingredients through a proprietary biotechnology process. It focuses on isoprenoid-based products for the food, beverage, flavor, and fragrance markets. The company develops high-quality and pure flavor and fragrance components, such as citrus oil derivatives like nootkatone and valencene. Using fermentation processes that are free from pesticides and seasonal variability, Isobionics serves various industries, including food, beverage, oral care, and personal care. This innovative approach allows Isobionics to offer customers a consistent sensory experience while maintaining lower production costs.
Group14 Technologies
Series A in 2019
Group14 Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, primarily serving the electric vehicle and consumer electronics industries. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, the company specializes in engineered carbon materials and battery active materials that enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries. These innovations allow clients to achieve significantly higher lithium capacity while ensuring safety and extended cycle life. Group14 collaborates with customers representing a substantial portion of global battery production and is expanding its operations with joint ventures and new factories worldwide to meet the growing demand for advanced battery materials.
Pyrowave
Grant in 2019
Pyrowave is a pioneer of the Plastic-to-Plastic microwave-based chemical recycling technology that allows post-consumer and post-industrial plastics to be regenerated and restored to their full value. Its patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology platform is the most advanced worldwide and is now at the forefront of the new generation of plastics. By bringing plastics back to their molecular state identical to virgin materials, Pyrowave technology allows infinite recycling of plastics.
Zapata Computing
Series A in 2019
Zapata Computing, Inc. is a quantum software company that specializes in developing computing solutions for various industries, including finance, healthcare, logistics, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers Orquestra, a software platform that enables users to compose quantum workflows and execute them on both quantum and classical hardware. This platform facilitates simulations, optimizations, and machine learning applications, allowing for efficient management of complex tasks across different environments. As a spin-out from Harvard University, Zapata Computing leverages advanced computational techniques grounded in quantum physics to provide hardware-agnostic solutions tailored to enterprise organizations.
Genecis
Grant in 2019
Genecis is an early-stage organic waste processing startup that uses biotechnology to convert waste into biodegradable plastics and other high-value materials. It converts organic waste into PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biodegradable, compostable, and non-toxic polymer that can be tuned to replace a wide variety of traditional plastics. PHA can be used for single-use plastics, clothing and textiles, automotive interiors, medical tools and products, and food contact applications.
Pulisheng Electromechanical Technology (Plyson)
Venture Round in 2018
Pulisheng Electromechanical Technology (Plyson) is a 3D printing process and 3D printer manufacturer company
Bulky
Seed Round in 2018
Bulky is an online tool that allows liquid chemical shippers and tanker truck carriers to instantly match their bulk freight loads for transport. Bulky partners currently include the largest chemical company in the world and some of the largest bulk transportation companies in North America. Bulky began as an idea between BASF and Trimac on how to best bring new marketplace technologies to the liquid bulk industry. Bulky is now being adopted by many industry leaders as a freight fulfillment solution. Bulky was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
RE'FLEKT
Series A in 2018
RE’FLEKT is a Munich based technology company that enables any business or industry to create their own in-house Augmented and Mixed Reality applications as well as providing state-of-the-art remote support with intelligent routing. By making AR and MR affordable and scalable for business, RE’FLEKT’s groundbreaking Enterprise Augmented and Mixed Reality Ecosystem empowers anyone business to simply infuse their industry knowledge into customized AR and MR solutions. With clients including Audi, BASF, BMW, Bosch, Eon, Hyperloop, Hyundai, Leybold, Seepex and Thyssen Krupp, the international team delivers technology solutions to a variety of leading global markets. Since its founding in 2012, RE’FLEKT has grown to a team of over 60 employees in Munich, Dusseldorf and San Francisco and is recommended by leading analysts including ABI Research and Gartner (Gartner Cool Vendor).
EcoRobotix
Series A in 2018
EcoRobotix Ltd is a Swiss company that specializes in the development and manufacture of autonomous farming machines designed for efficient weeding of row crops, meadows, and intercropping cultures. Founded in 2011 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, the company offers an innovative product known as ARA, which employs advanced AI for plant recognition and ultra-high precision spraying. This technology allows the machine to detect weeds and apply a micro dose of herbicide directly to them, significantly reducing chemical usage by 70-95%. By utilizing a combination of camera systems, GPS RTK, and sensors, EcoRobotix enables farmers to minimize their environmental impact while lowering operational costs and enhancing crop yields.
ESS
Series B in 2017
ESS is a long-duration energy storage company that specializes in iron flow battery technology, providing solutions for commercial, industrial, utility, microgrid, and off-grid applications. Established in 2011, ESS aims to support a future powered by clean and reliable energy. The company utilizes an innovative energy management system that features a safe and non-toxic iron-electrolyte combined with a patented flow cell design. This approach allows ESS to deliver high-performance energy storage at a lower cost, making its technology suitable for a wide range of applications from retail energy management to utility-scale renewable energy integration. With a team experienced in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS is well-positioned to contribute to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Provivi
Series B in 2017
Provivi Inc. specializes in developing biopesticides aimed at pest management in agriculture, commercial sectors, households, and public health. The company's innovative approach focuses on using insect pheromones, which provide a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pesticides. By leveraging biocatalysis technology initially developed at the California Institute of Technology, Provivi enhances the synthesis of these biopesticides, ensuring they are effective and free from toxic residues. Founded in 2013 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company collaborates with distributors worldwide to deliver its products, which are designed to protect food supplies sustainably and affordably. With a team of experienced professionals from biotechnology and the agricultural chemicals industry, Provivi is positioned to transform pest management practices through its advanced biological processes.
Heliatek
Series D in 2017
As the technology leader in organic photovoltaics, Heliatek develops, produces and distributes industrial-grade organic PV solar solutions for virtually any building surface (horizontal, vertical, curved, rigid, and flexible). Heliatek stands for energy solutions designed for various traditional and never been possible before applications based on its unique features – it is ultra-light, flexible and truly green. HeliaSol® is a ready-to-use solution, ideal for retrofitting on existing building structures. HeliaFilm® is tailor-made solar film for companies in the building and construction material industry, to integrate into their façade or roof system products. Heliatek currently employs about 160 people at the Dresden and Ulm locations in Germany. The Free State of Saxony, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the European Union funded research and development, as well as the installation of the production technology.
Applied Nano Surfaces
Venture Round in 2017
Applied Nano Surfaces (ANS) offers innovative solutions for friction and wear reduction. The uniqueness of their technology is the great improvements and performance of the treated components in combination with a technology that is easily implemented in existing production processes.
Solvay - Polyamides Business
Acquisition in 2017
Solvay - Polyamides Business as an integrated player, its activities range from upstream intermediates and polymers, to downstream with the development of high value-added engineering plastics.
Innofil3D BV
Acquisition in 2017
Innofil3D BV, established in 2012 and located in Emmen, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacture of customized filaments for 3D printing. As a prominent player in the European market, the company offers a diverse range of filaments tailored for various industrial applications. Since becoming a subsidiary of BASF New Business GmbH in 2017, Innofil3D has continued to innovate in the 3D printing sector, contributing to advancements in manufacturing and technology.
SLIPS Technologies
Series B in 2017
SLIPS Technologies (slipstechnologies.com) is the leader in providing customized solutions for sticky problems in materials. We create highly-repellent slippery surfaces for customers in all industries including: energy, packaging, consumer, automotive and environmental. Our portfolio of pioneering and award-winning technologies and our years of know-how were created at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
ZedX
Acquisition in 2017
ZedX, Inc. specializes in developing information technology products and services tailored for the agricultural, environmental, and energy sectors. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the company provides a range of tools aimed at enhancing commercial agriculture and precision farming. Its offerings include AFTrace for field record management, AgFleet for secure data handling, and AgScouter for field observation data collection. ZedX also supplies tools like the Application Order Tracker, Irrigation Scheduler, and WXDrift, which assists in managing farm activities and predicting spray drift conditions. Additionally, the company offers weather and yield prediction systems, including IntelliCrop and SkyBit, which provide critical weather data and analytics to support decision-making in agriculture and energy. By leveraging its research and development capabilities, ZedX delivers innovative solutions that set benchmarks in the industry, helping clients make informed decisions across the agricultural supply chain.
BigRep
Series B in 2017
BigRep is a global leader in large-format FFF 3D printing, aiming to enhance productivity and creativity through accessible additive manufacturing solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, with offices in Boston and Singapore, the company provides industrial 3D printers tailored for large-scale production. By facilitating a faster transition from prototyping to production, BigRep enables engineers, designers, and manufacturers—ranging from startups to established enterprises—to expedite their product development cycles. The company collaborates with strategic partners, including BASF and Bosch Rexroth, to offer comprehensive additive manufacturing solutions that include advanced printers, software, and materials. BigRep's innovations are designed to reshape the manufacturing landscape by making it more individualized, creative, and cost-effective.
P2 Science
Series B in 2017
P2 Science a venture-backed, renewable specialty chemicals company, co-founded by Yale scientists, a chemical industry CEO and Elm Street Ventures, an early-stage venture fund. P2 Science has developed a unique process technology for converting renewable feedstocks—including vegetable oils—into high-value, specialty chemicals. These include flavor, fragrance and cosmetics ingredients. Many of their products are today available only from petrochemical sources. Among the first products to be produced by P2 are vegetable-derived, cost-effective versions of current petrochemical fragrance ingredients. Major users and formulators of specialty chemicals have a strong interest in substituting renewable for petrochemical ingredients. Patrick Foley, a Yale graduate of the PhD program in Environmental Engineering, is P2′s Chief Scientific Officer. Neil Burns, an executive with 20+ years experience in the specialty chemical industry, is the company’s CEO. P2 has a laboratory in New Haven, CT to support this technology’s development and commercialization, as well as partnerships with major companies at a number of points along the supply chain.
Rolic Technologies
Acquisition in 2017
Rolic Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Allschwil, Switzerland, that specializes in the development and marketing of commercial materials for LCD displays and optical products. Founded in 1996, the company offers a range of innovative products, including Rolicure Magic, which features polarized images, Rolicure Pearl, an optical variable device, and Rolicure Pola, which consists of colored polarizing inks. These products are utilized across various applications, such as document security, optical storage, and eyewear. Rolic Technologies operates as a subsidiary of BASF SE, focusing on providing solutions that enhance value for industries like displays, security, and organic electronics.
Heliatek
Series D in 2016
As the technology leader in organic photovoltaics, Heliatek develops, produces and distributes industrial-grade organic PV solar solutions for virtually any building surface (horizontal, vertical, curved, rigid, and flexible). Heliatek stands for energy solutions designed for various traditional and never been possible before applications based on its unique features – it is ultra-light, flexible and truly green. HeliaSol® is a ready-to-use solution, ideal for retrofitting on existing building structures. HeliaFilm® is tailor-made solar film for companies in the building and construction material industry, to integrate into their façade or roof system products. Heliatek currently employs about 160 people at the Dresden and Ulm locations in Germany. The Free State of Saxony, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the European Union funded research and development, as well as the installation of the production technology.
Chemetall
Acquisition in 2016
Chemetall is a global leader in the metals surface treatment market, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. With approximately 2,500 employees, the company operates 21 production sites across more than 20 countries, alongside 10 research and development locations and 24 sales offices. Chemetall specializes in providing a wide range of surface treatment chemicals tailored for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing, and metal forming. Its product offerings include corrosion protection, coating adhesion, metalworking fluids, and cleaners, designed to enhance the performance and longevity of metal surfaces. Through innovation and technology, Chemetall aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining high standards in quality and sustainability.
QD Vision
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology company that specializes in developing advanced display and lighting solutions utilizing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots. The company aims to enhance color quality, power efficiency, and design flexibility across various applications, including consumer electronics, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security. QD Vision's technology platform is known for its exceptional color purity and brightness, leading to significant cost savings for users. The firm has established a strong patent portfolio based on research conducted at MIT, positioning itself as a leader in the field of nanotechnology-driven visual solutions.
Albemarle - Surface-Treatment Chemetall Unit
Acquisition in 2015
Frankfurt-based Chemetall is a global supplier of specialty chemicals used in surface treatment of metals and plastics. Chemetall was founded in the late 19th century as part of Frankfurt-based industrial conglomerate Metallgesellschaft. As part of a restructuring, Chemetall was sold to Rockwood Specialties in 2004, which was in turn acquired by Albemarle in 2015.
Certbest
Seed Round in 2015
CertBest is a startup of simulated collaborators, a completely different way of studying for vestibular, enem, Technology .... where the generated content (and consumed) occurs by the users themselves, combining the efforts in an environment where each collaborator enhanced by gamification adds content and curation to generate data to foster discussion and learning through that collaboration. The central idea is that the universe of Internet users can provide information more accurate or more didactic than experts, and that the whole is able to self-correct, that is, a large number of people is able to correct each other's mistakes and the results will be on the whole with more quality than the responses of an individual or a small group.
Work 4 Land
Seed Round in 2015
Work 4 Land
Taiwan Sheen Soon
Acquisition in 2014
Taiwan Sheen Soon Co is manufacturer for thermoplastic polyurethanes (“TPU”) adhesives base material.
SLIPS Technologies
Series A in 2014
SLIPS Technologies (slipstechnologies.com) is the leader in providing customized solutions for sticky problems in materials. We create highly-repellent slippery surfaces for customers in all industries including: energy, packaging, consumer, automotive and environmental. Our portfolio of pioneering and award-winning technologies and our years of know-how were created at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Heliatek
Series C in 2014
As the technology leader in organic photovoltaics, Heliatek develops, produces and distributes industrial-grade organic PV solar solutions for virtually any building surface (horizontal, vertical, curved, rigid, and flexible). Heliatek stands for energy solutions designed for various traditional and never been possible before applications based on its unique features – it is ultra-light, flexible and truly green. HeliaSol® is a ready-to-use solution, ideal for retrofitting on existing building structures. HeliaFilm® is tailor-made solar film for companies in the building and construction material industry, to integrate into their façade or roof system products. Heliatek currently employs about 160 people at the Dresden and Ulm locations in Germany. The Free State of Saxony, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the European Union funded research and development, as well as the installation of the production technology.
SmartKem
Series A in 2014
SmartKem Limited is a Manchester-based company that develops and markets organic semiconductors for various display technologies, including liquid crystal and organic light-emitting diode displays. Established in 2008, the company specializes in the design, development, industrialization, and technology transfer of low-temperature, solution-deposited organic semiconductors for use in transistor backplanes. SmartKem's patented TRUFLEX inks enable the production of organic thin-film transistor circuits on low-cost substrates, facilitating applications in mini-LED displays, AMOLED displays, fingerprint sensors, and logic circuits. The company generates revenue through the sale of these inks and demonstration products, contributing to the advancement of a new generation of displays and sensors.
Predict.io
Seed Round in 2014
Predict.io operates a platform that transforms smartphones into context sensors, enabling developers to obtain real-time insights into user behavior. By providing an SDK that can be quickly installed and consumes minimal battery, the company allows applications to analyze various aspects of user activity, including commuting patterns and visits to physical stores. The platform utilizes smartphone sensors such as accelerometers, barometers, and gyroscopes to continuously monitor user context, processing data directly on the device. When specific patterns are detected, Predict.io triggers a callback, allowing developers to initiate activities within or outside their applications based on this contextual information. This capability enhances user engagement by ensuring that notifications and interactions are timely and relevant.
Arcadia Biosciences
Series D in 2014
Arcadia Biosciences is an agricultural technology company that focuses on developing crop productivity traits, particularly in hemp, wheat, and soybean. The company aims to enhance farm economics by improving crop performance in the field and increasing the value of these crops as food ingredients, health and wellness products, and for industrial applications. Its product offerings include GoodHemp, a range of non-GMO hemp seed varieties, and GoodWheat, which transforms wheat into a functional food to meet consumer demands. Additionally, the company has developed nutritional oils and a drought and herbicide-tolerant soybean trait known as HB4. Arcadia collaborates with various partners, including Ardent Mills and Corteva AgriScience, and operates in multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, Africa, and India. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Davis, California, Arcadia Biosciences utilizes advanced breeding and biotechnology techniques to create value for consumers, processors, and farmers.
FRX Innovations
Series C in 2014
FRX Innovations is an industrial company based in Chelmsford, MA, that specializes in the manufacture of environmentally sustainable flame retardant solutions for various markets, including electronics, automotive, electric vehicles, and medical devices. The company produces a range of products under the brand name Nofia, which includes Nofia polyphosphonates, Nofia homopolymers, and Nofia reactive oligomers. These materials are characterized by their non-halogen, transparent, and high melt-flow properties, making them ideal for applications in textiles, electrical components, mass transit, and building construction. FRX Innovations employs sustainable green chemistry principles in its production processes, ensuring that its methods are solvent-free, generate no waste byproducts, and exhibit high atom efficiency. The company is currently in the growth phase, focusing on the commercialization of its innovative fire-resistant plastics.
FRX Innovations
Series C in 2014
FRX Innovations is an industrial company based in Chelmsford, MA, that specializes in the manufacture of environmentally sustainable flame retardant solutions for various markets, including electronics, automotive, electric vehicles, and medical devices. The company produces a range of products under the brand name Nofia, which includes Nofia polyphosphonates, Nofia homopolymers, and Nofia reactive oligomers. These materials are characterized by their non-halogen, transparent, and high melt-flow properties, making them ideal for applications in textiles, electrical components, mass transit, and building construction. FRX Innovations employs sustainable green chemistry principles in its production processes, ensuring that its methods are solvent-free, generate no waste byproducts, and exhibit high atom efficiency. The company is currently in the growth phase, focusing on the commercialization of its innovative fire-resistant plastics.
PokerMetrics
Seed Round in 2014
PokerMetrics brings all the information about financial poker life together in one place.
Verenium
Acquisition in 2013
Verenium possesses integrated, end-to-end capabilities in pre-treatment, novel enzyme development, fermentation, engineering, and project development and is moving rapidly to commercialize its proprietary technology for the production of cellulosic ethanol from a wide array of feedstocks, including sugarcane bagasse, dedicated energy crops, agricultural waste, and wood products. In addition to the vast potential for advanced biofuels, a multitude of large-scale industrial opportunities exist for the Company for products derived from the production of low-cost, biomass-derived sugars.
Pronova BioPharma Norge AS
Acquisition in 2013
Pronova BioPharma Norge AS provides researches, develops, and manufactures marine-originated omega-3 derived pharmaceutical products.
Innova Dynamics
Series B in 2013
Innova Dynamics is an electronic materials company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in touch screen and display applications for the consumer electronics market. Founded in 2007, the company has developed a materials platform that embeds nanoparticles into polymer surfaces, enabling the creation of transparent conductive electrodes for touch sensor applications. This innovative surface-embedding technology not only enhances the functionality of touch sensors but also has potential applications in areas such as antimicrobials, catalysis, optical management, and thermo-mechanical performance. Innova Dynamics collaborates with manufacturers of touch sensors and modules to produce film sensors using cost-effective wet deposition processes like roll-to-roll coating and screen printing. The company's technology targets high-growth markets, including touch-enabled smartphones, tablets, and ultrabooks.
Becker Underwood
Acquisition in 2012
Becker Underwood is a leading company in the development and commercialization of seed-applied biological products aimed at enhancing agricultural yields. With over 30 years of experience, the company excels in transforming innovative research and development into market-ready solutions. Becker Underwood focuses on creating value for farmers through products that improve seed performance, reflecting a commitment to meet the increasing global demand for food, fiber, and feed due to population growth and changing dietary preferences. The company manufactures a range of specialty colorants and biological seed treatment technologies, catering to various agricultural needs, including turf management and pest control. By leveraging strong relationships with seed and crop protection companies, distributors, and growers, Becker Underwood continues to experience consistent growth while addressing the challenges posed by limited arable land and rising commodity prices.
ITWC
Acquisition in 2012
ITWC, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in cast elastomer polyurethane systems and polyester polyols. The company produces and distributes a range of industrial polymers, including polyesters and polyurethane processing equipment. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, ITWC offers formulation blends and provides technical services and consultancy related to industrial polymers. This comprehensive approach allows ITWC to support various industries with tailored solutions and expertise in polymer applications.
Aspen Aerogels
Debt Financing in 2012
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance aerogel insulation products targeted primarily at the energy infrastructure and building materials markets. The company’s offerings include a range of products such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems, and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic applications. These products are notably more effective than traditional insulation materials, providing superior thermal performance with reduced weight and thickness. Aspen Aerogels also extends its expertise through contract research services for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, the company has established a global presence, focusing on innovation within its core markets.
Engelhard Corporation
Acquisition in 2012
Engelhard Corporation, Pension Arm is a corporate pension fund that has $400 million assets under management. The fund's alternative investment strategy focuses primarily on venture capital. Engelhard Corporation, Pension Arm will commit from $2 million to $10 million per partnership and has a net internal rate of return target of 25%. The fund allocates a maximum of 5% or about $20 million of its total assets to alternative investments. It was formed in 1994 and is based in Iselin, New Jersey.
Equateq
Acquisition in 2012
Equateq is a global leader in the manufacturing of highly concentrated omega-3 fatty acids.
NanoH2O
Venture Round in 2012
NanoH2O enhances current polymer-based membranes with a nano-structured material that allows additional control of key membrane properties. The result is a wide array of advantageous membrane characteristics including improved throughput at requisite salt and contaminant rejection levels, passive and active fouling resistance, and the flexibility to address specific water chemistries.
Novolyte Technologies
Acquisition in 2012
Novolyte Technologies is a manufacturer of electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries, high performance solvents, aryl phosphorus derivatives, and technically demanding custom manufactured products.
FRX Innovations
Series B in 2012
FRX Innovations is an industrial company based in Chelmsford, MA, that specializes in the manufacture of environmentally sustainable flame retardant solutions for various markets, including electronics, automotive, electric vehicles, and medical devices. The company produces a range of products under the brand name Nofia, which includes Nofia polyphosphonates, Nofia homopolymers, and Nofia reactive oligomers. These materials are characterized by their non-halogen, transparent, and high melt-flow properties, making them ideal for applications in textiles, electrical components, mass transit, and building construction. FRX Innovations employs sustainable green chemistry principles in its production processes, ensuring that its methods are solvent-free, generate no waste byproducts, and exhibit high atom efficiency. The company is currently in the growth phase, focusing on the commercialization of its innovative fire-resistant plastics.
Allylix
Venture Round in 2012
Allylix, Inc., an early stage biotechnology company, develops terpene products and their derivatives for the flavor and fragrance, food ingredient, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and biofuel markets. Its products comprise nootkatone, which is a grapefruit flavor that is used in fruit juices and citrus flavored sodas. The company also develops sesquiterpenes that are part of aroma chemical segment of the flavor and fragrance market; and production platforms for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and agricultural markets. Allylix, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California with research and development laboratories in Lexington, Kentucky.
B.C. Foam - PET foam
Acquisition in 2012
B.C. Foam - PET foam is produces composite materials and panels used in PET foam production.
Ovonic Battery Company
Acquisition in 2012
Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (OBC) is the inventor, developer and worldwide licensor of NiMH battery technology. Not only does OBC manufacture battery cathode materials for sale to licenses, but it continues to innovate advanced materials to expand markets for NiMH batteries in consumer, vehicle and stationary fields of use. Through its innovative R&D, OBC has established a proprietary position applicable to cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries and to next generation batteries such as very high energy MH-Air (Proton-ion) batteries.
Solidia
Series A in 2012
Solidia Technologies, Inc. is an advanced materials company focused on developing innovative processes for creating building and construction products, particularly in the cement and concrete industries. Founded in 2008 and based in Piscataway, New Jersey, Solidia's technology captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO2) during the production process, transforming it into a usable element that enhances product performance. By utilizing low energy processes and waste materials, Solidia's solutions significantly reduce environmental impact while offering superior performance compared to traditional cement and concrete. The company also integrates artificial intelligence into its production methods to minimize waste, improve quality control, and optimize systems, helping clients achieve lower carbon emissions and a reduced carbon footprint.
Sion Power
Private Equity Round in 2012
Sion Power Corporation specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and supply of lithium-sulfur rechargeable batteries, primarily for electric vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and stationary power applications. Founded in 1989 and based in Tucson, Arizona, Sion Power has established itself as a leader in high-energy battery technology, offering significant performance improvements over traditional lithium-ion batteries. The company's proprietary Licerion technology enables the production of lithium-sulfur cells with energy densities reaching up to 500 Wh/kg, effectively doubling the energy density of conventional batteries while maintaining the same size and weight. Sion Power also focuses on licensing its protected lithium anode (PLA) materials to partners, enhancing the capabilities of its batteries for various automotive and other applications. Through these advancements, Sion Power aims to meet the evolving energy storage needs of the electric vehicle and aerospace markets.
Renmatix
Series C in 2012
Renmatix, Inc. specializes in converting plant materials, including nonfood biomass waste, into building blocks for biochemicals and biofuels. The company focuses on connecting renewable materials, such as forestry products, crop residues, and municipal waste, with advanced manufacturing technologies. Renmatix employs a proprietary process that uses water-based chemistry to break down plants into cellulosic sugars, offering a cleaner and more cost-effective alternative compared to traditional methods that rely on enzymes, solvents, or acids. Founded in 2007 and originally known as Sriya Innovations, Renmatix is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with additional facilities in Kennesaw, Georgia, and Rome, New York. The company's innovative approach enables the production of sustainable bio-building blocks, contributing to the development of advanced biofuels and other chemical intermediaries.
Inge watertechnologies
Acquisition in 2011
Inge Watertechnologies specializes in the development of ultrafiltration technology for water treatment applications. The company's innovative membrane separation process utilizes ultra-small pore filters that effectively remove particles, suspended solids, and microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. This technology is designed to ensure smart, safe, and reliable solutions for treating various types of water, including drinking water, processed water, seawater, and wastewater. By providing dependable access to clean water, Inge Watertechnologies addresses critical needs in water management and environmental sustainability.
Aspen Aerogels
Venture Round in 2010
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance aerogel insulation products targeted primarily at the energy infrastructure and building materials markets. The company’s offerings include a range of products such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems, and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic applications. These products are notably more effective than traditional insulation materials, providing superior thermal performance with reduced weight and thickness. Aspen Aerogels also extends its expertise through contract research services for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, the company has established a global presence, focusing on innovation within its core markets.
Cognis
Acquisition in 2010
Cognis is a worldwide supplier of specialty chemicals and nutritional ingredients, with a particular focus on the areas of wellness and sustainability. The company employs about 5,600 people, and it operates production sites and service centers in 30 countries. Cognis has dedicated its activities to a high level of sustainability and provides value adding solutions and products based on renewable raw materials. The company serves the food, nutrition and healthcare markets, and the cosmetics, detergents and cleaners industries. Another main focus is on products for a number of other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants, as well as agriculture and mining.
Quantiam Technologies
Venture Round in 2010
Quantiam Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturing technology company based in Edmonton, Canada, specializing in advanced materials, catalysts, coatings, and surfaces designed for extreme-operating environments and energy-related applications. The company develops high-performance coatings for complex internal surfaces, particularly in tubular shapes, with significant production capacity. Quantiam’s products cater to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, mining, and chemical processing, focusing on applications that enhance wear resistance and energy efficiency. In addition to manufacturing, Quantiam offers technical services for characterizing nanomaterials and surfaces, as well as consulting in advanced materials and performance analysis. The company's innovations contribute to reducing energy consumption and emissions, aligning with the needs of the petrochemical, hydrocarbon upgrading, and cleantech sectors. Founded in 1998, Quantiam continues to advance its product offerings to meet the demands of diverse markets domestically and internationally.
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