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Avantium
Chemicals · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Founded 2000 · IPO 2017
Provides high-throughput RandD technologies for applications in the energy, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries MoreLess
Avantium is a pioneering company that operates in the chemical technology sector, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The company's mission is to create a fossil-free world by developing and commercializing innovative chemistry technologies. These technologies are used to produce chemicals and materials from renewable feedstock, replacing the traditional reliance on fossil resources.
Avantium's primary clients are industries that require chemicals for their production processes, particularly those involved in the manufacture of consumer goods like plastics and textiles. The company's business model revolves around the development and sale of these innovative chemistry technologies, as well as providing research and development solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry.
One of the ways Avantium makes money is by offering advanced catalyst testing technology and services, which help other companies speed up their catalyst research and development. This positions Avantium as a leading provider in this niche market.
The company's flagship products are FDCA and plantMEG™, which are used to produce a novel type of plastic called PEF. This plastic is 100% plant-based, recyclable, and boasts superior performance features. Avantium is also working on several other technologies that are in the pre-pilot phase or beyond, demonstrating its commitment to continuous innovation.
In conclusion, Avantium is a forward-thinking company that is driving the transition to a fossil-free world through its innovative chemistry technologies. It serves a broad range of industries and has a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
Keywords: Chemical Technology, Sustainability, Innovation, Renewable Feedstock, Catalyst Testing, Consumer Goods, FDCA, plantMEG™, PEF Plastic, Fossil-Free.
Company overview
Avantium company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Employees
- 306
- Open positions
- 11
- Dealroom signal
- 31.2
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Jan 2017
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Avantium funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIVATE PLACEMENT NON VCOther financing | Sep 2025 | $4.8M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Sep 2025 | $72M | — | VP Capital · Ambassador Vermogensbeheer | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Sep 2025 | $17M | — | Government of the Netherlands | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Jun 2025 | $11M | — | Invest-NL | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Dec 2024 | $12M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Dec 2024 | Invest-NL · Rabobank · ING Group · ABN AMRO Bank | ↗ | ||
| GRANTOther financing | Oct 2024 | Horizon Europe | ↗ | ||
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Feb 2024 | Undisclosed | ↗ | ||
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Dec 2021 | ABN AMRO · Rabobank · ING Group · Invest-NL | ↗ | ||
| GRANTOther financing | Jun 2019 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and profit over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45M | +183% | −$26M | -56.9% |
| 2025 | $16M | -30.6% | −$40M | -248% |
| 2024 | $23M | +6.8% | −$35M | -152.4% |
| 2023 | $22M | +10.5% | −$30M | -137.5% |
| 2022 | $20M | +63.3% | −$21M | -109.6% |
| 2021 | $12M | +10.7% | −$18M | -148.7% |
| 2020 | $11M | — | −$16M | -151.5% |
Growth signals
Avantium website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Avantium is 19K monthly website visits, up 26.7% over the last three months. Avantium's team declined 5.3% over the past year.
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Capital deployed
Avantium investments and acquisitions
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CarbeauAmsterdam, NetherlandsElectrochemical conversion of CO₂ into renewable products.
$95Mvaluation
Liquid LightEast Brunswick Township, United StatesMake carbon dioxide a practical feedstock for multi-carbon chemicals
$60Mvaluation
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