Solvay

Solvay SA is a Belgian multinational operating in the advanced materials and specialty chemicals sector. Established in 1863, the company is structured into four main segments: Advanced Materials, Advanced Formulations, Performance Chemicals, and Corporate & Business Services. The Advanced Materials segment focuses on specialty polymers and composite materials, catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Advanced Formulations involve creating tailored solutions for the oil and gas sector, as well as agricultural and industrial applications. The Performance Chemicals segment produces products like soda ash and hydrogen peroxide, primarily serving industries such as glass manufacturing and food processing. Additionally, the Corporate segment offers energy and business services. With a significant portion of its revenue sourced from leading market positions, Solvay aims to provide sustainable solutions that enhance quality of life and customer performance across diverse global markets.

Matt Jones

Managing Director

18 past transactions

Solid Power

Series A in 2018
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of advanced solid-state rechargeable batteries that eliminate volatile and flammable liquid components. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating energy-dense and safe battery solutions for various applications, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, aircraft, and satellites. Solid Power's technology aims to enhance the performance of battery-powered devices by providing longer run times, improved safety, and reduced costs. As an industry leader in next-generation battery technology, Solid Power is positioned to significantly impact the future of energy storage and transportation.

European Carbon Fiber

Acquisition in 2017
European Carbon Fiber GmbH manufactures precursors for the carbon fiber industry.

MultiMechanics

Seed Round in 2017
MultiMechanics, Inc. develops software solutions for modeling and analyzing material microstructures, utilizing TRUE Multiscal technology to assess material behavior. The company offers coupled thermo-chemo-mechanical tools designed for applications such as layered 3D printing and viscoelastic cement concrete. Its flagship software, MultiMech, is compatible with major engineering platforms like Abaqus and Ansys, allowing engineers to generate microstructures, explore damage mechanisms, and conduct implicit mechanical analyses. This virtual testing software aids companies in reducing the need for physical prototyping and testing, enabling them to innovate in complex materials while accurately predicting structural failures based on microstructural design variables. MultiMechanics serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer products, helping clients save significantly on product development costs. Founded in 2010 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, the company is a subsidiary of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft.

Nohms Technologies

Series B in 2016
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-ion battery technologies, targeting a variety of vehicle markets, including spacecraft and electric automobiles. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the company creates innovative materials and manufacturing processes, particularly focusing on enhancing battery performance and safety through its NanoLyte Electrolyte solutions. These new functional ionic liquid materials offer significant improvements in energy capacity and runtime while reducing costs. NOHMs Technologies provides a range of products including electrodes, electrolytes, and separators, as well as solutions for secondary manufacturers, operating under a sales and licensing business model.

Cytec Industries

Acquisition in 2015
Cytec Industries, a specialty materials and chemicals company, focuses on developing, manufacturing, and selling value-added products for aerospace and industrial materials, mining, and plastics industries. Cytec Industries Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Woodland Park, New Jersey.

Ryton

Acquisition in 2015
Ryton® PPS resin manufacturing units in Borger, Texas, a pilot plant and R&D laboratories in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, as well as a compounding plant in Kallo-Beveren, Belgium.

Dhaymers Quimica Fina Ltda

Acquisition in 2014
Dhaymers Quimica Fina Ltda produces esters and used as ingredients in skin care market.

Plextronics

Acquisition in 2014
Plextronics specializes in printed electronics. The company's focus is on organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting, specifically conductive inks and associated process technologies. Plextronic's technology will enable the mass production of these printed devices and therefore lower the cost.

Chemlogics Group

Acquisition in 2013
Chemlogic Is One Of The Premier Specialty Blending Companies In The Oil And Gas Industry. Their Innovative Products Are Unmatched By Their Competitors In Performance. Their Products Solve Problems Worldwide From The South China Sea To Abu Dhabi And Back Here In The them. Their Exceptional Service And Quality Has Helped them Grow Into A Well-Respected Business In Different Industries.

Next Energy Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Next Energy Technologies, founded in 2010 and based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in transparent energy harvesting window technology. The company's innovative approach allows windows to generate energy from sunlight while maintaining aesthetic appeal and high performance. Their technology is designed to work efficiently even in challenging lighting conditions, and it features coatings integrated directly into dual-pane windows, eliminating additional encapsulation costs. This enables clients to convert windows and glass facades into low-cost, on-site renewable energy sources for buildings. Through its advancements, Next Energy Technologies aims to reshape the landscape of energy production in the built environment.

Sunshield Chemicals Ltd

Acquisition in 2012
Sunshield Chemicals Limited manufactures and sells specialty chemicals in India, the United States, Europe, and the Far East.

Polyera

Series C in 2012
Polyera Corporation is a technology company based in Skokie, Illinois, specializing in the development of flexible transistor technologies and advanced materials for the printed and flexible electronics industry. Founded in 2005, Polyera focuses on creating innovative solutions that enable lightweight, bendable, and rollable electronics, which are applicable in various sectors, including wearable technology, mobile displays, and the Internet of Things. The company's portfolio includes ActivInk products, which are designed to enhance interaction design and support diverse applications, from consumer electronics to automotive and aerospace industries. Polyera collaborates closely with clients to provide tailored technical support, facilitating the commercialization of cutting-edge electronic products.

Rhodia

Acquisition in 2011
Rhodia was a group specialized in fine chemistry, synthetic fibers and polymers which was acquired by the Solvay group after a successful tender offer completed in September 2011. The company served the consumer goods, automotive, energy, manufacturing and processes and electronics markets

Polyera

Series B in 2010
Polyera Corporation is a technology company based in Skokie, Illinois, specializing in the development of flexible transistor technologies and advanced materials for the printed and flexible electronics industry. Founded in 2005, Polyera focuses on creating innovative solutions that enable lightweight, bendable, and rollable electronics, which are applicable in various sectors, including wearable technology, mobile displays, and the Internet of Things. The company's portfolio includes ActivInk products, which are designed to enhance interaction design and support diverse applications, from consumer electronics to automotive and aerospace industries. Polyera collaborates closely with clients to provide tailored technical support, facilitating the commercialization of cutting-edge electronic products.

Plextronics

Series B in 2009
Plextronics specializes in printed electronics. The company's focus is on organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting, specifically conductive inks and associated process technologies. Plextronic's technology will enable the mass production of these printed devices and therefore lower the cost.

Innogenetics

Acquisition in 2008
Innogenetics NV develops and markets diagnostic products for therapy management and patient health. Its diagnostics business focuses on developing products for infectious diseases, genetic testing, tissue typing, neurodegeneration, and oncology. Its products in the area of infectious diseases include screening and confirmation tests for HIV, HCV, HTLV, and syphilis; genotyping tests for hepatitis B virus (HBV), human papillomavirus, and mycobacterium sp; and drug-resistance tests for TB and HBV. Innogenetics also offers genetic testing products comprising detection tests for cystic fibrosis, as well as MBL2 and APO E genetic variants associated with genetic risks; tissue typing tests to determine the type of HLA; and neurodegeneration products, which include tests for Alzheimer's disease. In the Oncology area, the company distributes AdnaGen AG’s diagnostics products for breast and colon cancer. Its therapeutics business engages in the development of therapeutic vaccines for the treatment of infectious diseases caused by hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and human papillomaviruses. The company’s therapeutic portfolio includes GNI-102, a polyepitope vaccine candidate, which is in phase I clinical trial targeting HBV; GNI-104, which are anti-HCV neutralizing human monoclonal antibodies; and GNI-105, a HPV polyepitope vaccine candidate. It has collaborative research, development, distribution, or licensing agreements with Solvay Pharmaceuticals BV; sanofi-aventis; Takeda Chemical Industries; Immuno-Biological Laboratories Co; Roche Group of companies; AdnaGen AG; Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics; Danisco A/S; Pharmexa-Epimmune, Inc.; and PamGene International BV. It sells its products primarily in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the United States, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria, the Benelux, and Eastern Europe. It was founded in 1985 and is based in Gent, Belgium. As of November 20, 2008, Innogenetics NV operates as a subsidiary of Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A.

Plextronics

Series B in 2007
Plextronics specializes in printed electronics. The company's focus is on organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting, specifically conductive inks and associated process technologies. Plextronic's technology will enable the mass production of these printed devices and therefore lower the cost.

Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy

Acquisition in 2002
Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.p.A. manufactures and supplies plastic products, polymer films and sheets for customers in Italy and internationally.
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