BASF

BASF, established in 1865, is the world's largest chemical company, operating globally with a top-three market position in approximately 70% of its businesses. Its portfolio spans the full chemical spectrum, from commodities to specialties, including agricultural chemicals and emissions control catalysts. BASF Venture Capital, founded in 2001, is the company's corporate venture capital arm. It invests worldwide in promising startups and funds relevant to BASF's current and future business fields, focusing on innovations in chemistry, new materials, sustainability, digitization, and new business models. The firm supports its portfolio companies by leveraging BASF's global research, partnership, and customer networks. BASF Venture Capital is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, Shanghai, Sao Paulo, and Tel Aviv.