Cognis

🗓 Founded 1999👥 184 employees💰 Last funded Jun 2004
Chemical Manufacturing🌐 cognis.com
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Cognis is a worldwide supplier of specialty chemicals and nutritional ingredients, with a particular focus on the areas of wellness and sustainability. The company employs about 5,600 people, and it operates production sites and service centers in 30 countries. Cognis has dedicated its activities to a high level of sustainability and provides value adding solutions and products based on renewable raw materials. The company serves the food, nutrition and healthcare markets, and the cosmetics, detergents and cleaners industries. Another main focus is on products for a number of other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants, as well as agriculture and mining. Cognis is owned by private equity funds advised by Permira, GS Capital Partners, and SV Life Sciences. In 2009, Cognis recorded sales of about 2.6 billion euros and an Adjusted EBITDA (operating result) of 364 million euros.
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Investor geography2 countries
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Cognis?
Cognis has 2 investors on record on gritt.io, including 1 early-stage backers, 1 mid-stage.
When did Cognis last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Cognis recorded on gritt.io was in June 2004.
When was Cognis founded?
Cognis was founded in 1999.
What industry is Cognis in?
Cognis operates in Chemical Manufacturing. Find similar Chemical Manufacturing investors on gritt.io.
Where is Cognis based?
Cognis is headquartered in Monheim.