FMC Ventures
FMC Corporation is an U.S.-based chemical manufacturing company producing chemical solutions for the agricultural, textile, and healthcare industries.
The company was founded in California in 1883 when John Bean invented the first piston sprayer for agriculture.
FMC Corporation owns superior technology and strong partnerships with customers, and continues to invest in finding solutions that are helping to change people's lives for the better. Today, FMC maintains leading positions in three chemical markets: Agricultural, Specialty, and Industrial.
The company uses an array of advanced technologies in research and development, mining and manufacturing to produce customized products and solutions for the many markets they serve. As a global leader utilizing advanced technologies and customer-focused research and development, FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to food and agriculture, pharmaceutical, healthcare, pulp and paper, textiles, glass and ceramics, rubber and plastics, lubricants, structural pest control, turf & ornamental markets, specialty and related industries.
19 past transactions
Tg Soda Ash
Acquisition in 1999
Tg Soda Ash manufactures specialty chemicals.
Micropep Technologies
Series A in 2021
Micropep Technologies developes a non-GMO new generation of bioherbicides and biostimulants. Micropep, founded in 2016 in Toulouse, focuses on bioherbicides and biostimulants. The company uses plants’ natural molecules, called “micro-peptides”, to temporarily control expression of their genes and regulate plant growth but leaving their DNA intact. The company currently works on four development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control.
Micropep Technologies
Series A in 2022
Micropep Technologies developes a non-GMO new generation of bioherbicides and biostimulants. Micropep, founded in 2016 in Toulouse, focuses on bioherbicides and biostimulants. The company uses plants’ natural molecules, called “micro-peptides”, to temporarily control expression of their genes and regulate plant growth but leaving their DNA intact. The company currently works on four development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control.
TartanSense
Series A in 2021
TartanSense unlocks value for the farming community by working at the intersection of robotics and AI assisted computer vision.
Their solutions provides a compelling solution to reduce input costs by up to 90%.
Guardian Agriculture
Seed Round in 2021
Guardian Agriculture has developed an integrated eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) system for precision application, extending growers’ reach, reducing environmental impact, and minimizing product resistance.
Offered as a service, the company’s autonomous, eVTOL, agricultural systems collect and act intelligently on data generated throughout the crop protection process. When deployed at scale the systems are capable of eliminating hundreds of millions of pounds of unnecessary pesticide use annually while helping farmers grow healthier, better-protected crops.
TartanSense
Series A in 2021
TartanSense unlocks value for the farming community by working at the intersection of robotics and AI assisted computer vision.
Their solutions provides a compelling solution to reduce input costs by up to 90%.
BioPhero ApS
Series A in 2021
BioPhero ApS provides bio-based pheromones for pest management. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.
Pectine Italia
Acquisition in 2012
Pectine Italia is a manufacturer of pectin for the food ingredients market. Pectine Italia produces pectin, a well known stabilizer and thickening agent used widely in many foods and derived predominately from lemon peels.
RheinPerChemie - European persulfates business
Acquisition in 2011
RheinPerChemie - European persulfates business produces and sells persulfates.
Epax AS
Acquisition in 2013
Epax AS is a producer of bulk marine-based omega-3 high concentrates for use in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.
CoLiving Food Ingredients
Acquisition in 2008
CoLiving Food Ingredients supplies specialty Ingredients products.
Ruralco Soluciones
Acquisition in 2011
Ruralco Soluciones SA distributes agrochemicals and other crop protection products in Argentina. The company is based in Rosario, Argentina. As of July 31, 2011, Ruralco Soluciones SA operates as a subsidiary of FMC Corp.
DuPont Crop Protection Assets
Acquisition in 2017
The acquired portion of DuPont's crop protection business includes an industry-leading selective insecticide portfolio consisting of Rynaxypyr®, Cyazypyr® and Indoxacarb. The first two of these products have full patent protection over their respective active ingredients, and FMC expects these products will generate over $1 billion in 2017 revenue. These selective insecticides are highly complementary to FMC's existing broad spectrum insecticide portfolio.
South Pole Biogroup
Acquisition in 2011
South Pole Biogroup operates as a natural color and specialty nutrition ingredients manufacturer.
Cheminova
Acquisition in 2014
Cheminova A/S is a wholly owned operating company of Auriga Industries A/S, which is listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. It develops, produces and markets crop protection products. All activities are carried out with due consideration for the environment and in compliance with ever higher sustainability standards. The products are sold in more than 100 countries, and 98% of sales are generated outside Denmark. In 2013, the group posted revenue of DKK 6.6 billion and has more than 2,200 employees in a global organization with subsidiaries in 24 countries.
International Specialty Products - Hydrocolloids ingredients business
Acquisition in 2008
International Specialty Products - Hydrocolloids ingredients business develops and manufactures specialty chemicals.
Phytone Ltd.
Acquisition in 2012
Phytone Ltd. operates as a natural colors producer. Phytone's natural products and formulations are used by global customers in the food, beverage, personal care and nutrition sectors.
GAT Microencapsulation
Acquisition in 2012
GAT Microencapsulation is an innovative, highly dynamic technology company and is considered to be one of Europe's leading microencapsulation companies, especially for Functional Food and Agro Generics. GAT's proprietary and globally patented technology for Functional Food ingredients enables the use of sensitive active ingredients such as Omega-3 in a variety of foods, ensuring maximum stability throughout the production process and long product life.
Waterbury Companies - CB Professional Products line of insect control products
Acquisition in 2009
Waterbury Companies - CB Professional Products line of insect control products is a portfolio that includes a complete line of aerosol sprays as well as baits, fly lights, foggers and other products that are marketed to pest management professionals.