Evonik Industries

Evonik Industries AG, headquartered in Germany, is a global specialty chemicals company. It operates in four major segments: specialty additives, smart materials, nutrition and care, and performance materials. Evonik produces and markets chemicals used in diverse industries, from automotive to pharmaceuticals, offering innovative solutions in areas such as animal nutrition, additives, smart materials, health care, and high-performance polymers. The company is a market leader in approximately 80% of its businesses and has a significant presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Evonik Venture Capital, its corporate venture arm, invests in startups and venture capital funds with innovative technologies and high growth potential, focusing on areas such as resource efficiency, specialty additives, health & care, and nutrition.

Jens Busse

Investment Director

Lars Bönisch

Venture Capitalist

Erning Cao

Investment Director

Thomas Grosse-Puppendahl

Vice President, Operations

Jonas Ide

Investment Manager

Christian Kullmann

Chairman

Bernhard Mohr

Managing Director

Wolfgang Nestel

Investment Director

Franziska Schlumprecht

Investment Manager

Lutz Stoeber Ph.D

Investment Director and Head of Venture Capital and Investments, North America

Past deals in New Jersey

mySkin

Series A in 2018
mySkin, Inc. is a Jersey City-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in skin care technology and devices. It is known for developing the world's first transdermal skin analysis system, the dermograph™, which employs proprietary imaging technology to assess skin health. The company offers a range of products, including OKU, an anti-aging device and app aimed at improving skin appearance. In addition to its innovative devices, mySkin provides an extensive online platform for skin care products, featuring a curated selection of over one million items. Utilizing a patented algorithm, mySkin generates personalized product recommendations based on users' skin profiles, which consider genetics, lifestyle, and personal preferences. This approach fosters a collaborative community, allowing users to share experiences and find effective solutions for various skin concerns. The company is continuously working on new products to expand its offerings in the growing skin care market.
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