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.

18 past transactions

Solid Power

Series A in 2018
Solid Power is a developer of solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and mobile power markets. Possessing no volatile or flammable liquid components, its solid-state batteries are extremely energy-dense while also possessing ultimate safety and reliability. Together, these performance attributes can enable profound performance improvements of battery-powered devices such as portable electronics, electric vehicles, aircraft, and satellites through increased run time, increased safety, and lower cost.

European Carbon Fiber

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

MultiMechanics

Seed Round in 2017
MultiMechanics provides virtual testing software that empowers engineers to solve the world's most complex material engineering challenges. Our flagship product, MultiMech, enables innovation in complex materials and is used by leading companies in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer products, to save millions of dollars in product development costs.

Nohms Technologies

Series B in 2016
NOHMs Technologies is developing materials and manufacturing processes for advanced lithium-ion battery electrolyte that enables twice the energy and runtime for half the cost in consumer electronics and electric vehicles via sales and licensing business model. The company's NanoLyte Electrolyte solutions contain new functional ionic liquid materials that significantly improve the performance and safety of next-generation lithium-ion batteries. NOHMs Technologies was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York, United States.

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 is a transparent photovoltaic nano-coating that converts UV and IR light into electricity, allowing buildings to produce on-site renewable energy and drive towards net-zero norms.

Sunshield Chemicals Ltd

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

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
The Polyera Corporation is "a leading supplier in semiconductor, dielectric, and interfacial materials for the printed and flexible electronics industry. Polyera is focused on developing breakthrough materials for its portfolio of ActivInkâ„¢ products and on working closely with customers to provide deep technical support and customized solutions in order to enable the commercialization of novel printed and flexible 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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