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MOLBASE is committed to establish the world’s largest integrated platform for chemical e-commerce,

Huangpu, ChinaFounded 2011eCommerce & Marketplaces

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2013

Revenue $1–5B Latest reported FY

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Molbase

MOLBASE, founded in Shanghai in 2013, is a leading data-driven integrated platform in the chemical e-commerce industry. The company provides a comprehensive chemical database and supplier directory, enabling users to search and find chemical data and synthetic information. MOLBASE serves a wide range of clients including chemical manufacturers, research institutions, and procurement professionals. Operating in the global chemical market, MOLBASE connects buyers and sellers through its platform, facilitating transactions and providing valuable market intelligence.

The business model of MOLBASE revolves around its e-commerce platform, where it generates revenue through transaction fees, subscription services, and advertising. By offering a vast database of chemicals and suppliers, MOLBASE ensures that clients have access to accurate and up-to-date information, enhancing their procurement processes and research capabilities.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Huangpu, China
Employees: 115
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 67.5/100
Industry: Legal
Sector: eCommerce & Marketplaces, Search Engine, Chemistry, Platform, Database
Business model: Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
IPO✓Exit	Dec 2019	$0	—	Undisclosed	—
SERIES DEquity / VC	May 2017	$15M	$58M	Innovation Works · TFTR Investment · Trustbridge Partners · Fosun RZ Capital	—

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Revenue over time

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Year	Revenue	Growth
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2020		—

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Molbase website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Molbase is 17K monthly website visits, down 32% over the last three months. Molbase's team declined 0.9% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits17K 3-month web change-32% 1-year team growth-0.9%

Monthly website visitsApr 2016–Jul 2026

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