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Calyxia
Calyxia designs and produces a new generation of monodisperse microcapsules with completely new shell chemistries to isolate and protect and deliver formulation ingredients
About Calyxia
Calyxia is a pioneering startup specializing in advanced microencapsulation technology. The company designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance, eco-friendly microcapsule solutions. These microcapsules are tiny containers that hold, protect, and deliver valuable chemical and biological ingredients. Calyxia's technology is unique because it is customizable and sustainable, making it a standout in the market.
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Calyxia serves a diverse range of clients, primarily global manufacturers who are looking to enhance their product performance and meet sustainability goals. These clients operate in various industries, including digital displays, security systems, and other sectors that benefit from the advanced properties of microcapsules. For example, Calyxia's ActivOptix microcapsules are used in digital displays and security systems to provide uniform dispersion, protection against external factors, and longer performance life.
The company operates in the chemical industry, focusing on providing innovative solutions that address the growing concerns of mass pollution and environmental sustainability. Calyxia's business model revolves around research and development (R&D) and in-house production. This integrated approach allows the company to rapidly develop, scale, and launch new products, ensuring they stay ahead of the competition.
Calyxia makes money by selling its microencapsulation solutions to manufacturers. These solutions help manufacturers improve their product performance and achieve sustainability targets, making them highly valuable. Additionally, the company has received significant R&D investment grants, such as the i-demo R&D investment grant from the French Government's France 2030 Development Program, which supports their innovative efforts.
In summary, Calyxia is a forward-thinking company that combines scientific creativity and industrial boldness to deliver sustainable solutions for the chemical industry. Their advanced microencapsulation technology empowers manufacturers with more efficient processes and high-performance materials.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Bonneuil-sur-Marne, France
- Employees
- 96
- Open positions
- 7
- Dealroom signal
- 65.9/100
- Sector
- Chemicals, Crop Protection, Chemistry, Chemical, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Industrial Technology, Advanced Materials, Climate Tech, B Corp, Energy and Greentech, Observatoire Deeptech
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Sep 2024 | $35M | $140M | Astanor Ventures · Bpifrance · Lombard Odier Investment Managers | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2021 | $17M | $66M | Astanor Ventures | — |
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Latest recorded traffic for Calyxia is 3.8K monthly website visits, up 52% over the last three months. Calyxia's team declined 8.6% over the past year.
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
European Innovation Council
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Astanor Ventures
Bpifrance
Lombard Odier Investment Managers
Other known investors4 additional known investors
CNRS Innovation
ESPCI Paris - PSL University
French National Centre for Scientific Research - CNRS
PSL University
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