Best Diversified Chemicals Companies in United Kingdom
The 74 best Diversified Chemicals companies in United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Bacanora Lithium.
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Ranked: Best Diversified Chemicals companies in United Kingdom
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Activotec Manufacturer of organic and peptide synthesizers | — | — | 2 | 2002 | WordPressMySQLPHP+12 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Addmaster Manufacturer of additive chemicals for plastics, paints, textiles and paints | — | — | 14 | 2000 | ZohoPHPApache HTTP Server+10 | — | 2 patents Flexible carrier bag design and manufacturing for packaging applications | 1 launch |
| 3 | Aerosol Manufacturer of aerosol and liquid products for various global markets | — | — | — | 1984 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Almetron Manufacturer of metal finishing chemistry, commodity chemicals, and speciality formulations | — | — | — | 1983 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Amity International Manufacturer of specialist chemicals, enzymatic, detergents, and disinfectants | — | — | — | 1996 | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | 21 patents Industrial cleaning chemicals and formulations for surface decontamination | 1 launch |
| 6 | Apollochemical Welcome to Apollo | Apollo Chemical | — | — | 177 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Aquaspersions Manufacturer of polymer latex, paints, and adhesive products | — | — | 39 | 1974 | — | — | 48 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 8 | Banner Chemicals Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals, water treatment, and other chemicals | — | — | 1 | 1860 | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+17 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Blagden Manufacturer of coatings, food, pharmaceutical, personal care, plastics and additives chemicals | — | — | 48 | 1862 | PHPLaravelBootstrap+9 | — | — | 2 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 10 | Bond It Manufacturer of building chemicals, sealants, adhesives, and grouts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Celtic Chemicals Celtic Chemicals Ltd | Mineral and Chemical Suppliers UK | — | — | — | — | PleskDreamWeaverPHP+4 | — | — | 1 expansion |
| 12 | Darentwax Manufacturer of specialty wax compounds and blends | — | — | 50 | 1984 | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Diversified Chemicals companies in United Kingdom
#1
Public · Tortola, British Virgin Islands · founded 2015 · 5 employees$50Mraised▾
Provider of helium assets
- Jul 2025Post IPO$13.4M
- Jun 2024Post IPO—
- Feb 2024Post IPO$5.9M
- Dec 2023Post IPO$7.7M
#2
Series B · Oxford, England · founded 2021 · 3 employees$22.7Mraised▾
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- Nov 2025Grant (prize money)$2.3M
- Sep 2025Series B$28M
- Nov 2023Grant (prize money)$3.5M
- Jun 2023Series A$22.7M
#3
Series A · Bath, England · founded 2018 · 6 employees$1.6Mraised▾
Manufacturer of biodegradable cellulose microspheres as sustainable alternatives to plastic particles. These particles serve as functional ingredients in various industrial and consumer applications, providing performance characteristics similar to synthetic materials while maintaining environmental compatibility. The production process transforms natural polymers into spherical particles with controlled size, porosity, and surface properties. These materials are utilized in formulations where plastic microparticles are traditionally required, offering a solution that degrades naturally after use. The technology supports the transition toward circular material usage by replacing persistent synthetic components with renewable, bio-based alternatives.
- Apr 2026Grant (prize money)$4.8M
- Nov 2024Series A$9.9M
- Jul 2022Seed$1.6M
- Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$565.3K
#4
Public · Cheltenham, England · founded 2010 · 90 employees$28.5Mraised▾
Developer of graphene products and manufacturer of tungsten carbide and plastics. The business creates engineering solutions for clients across diverse industries. It has multiple subsidiaries, including graphene manufacturing and development, plus plastics and tungsten carbide production. The group provides graphene-based nanomaterials and CVD graphene development. It also supplies vacuum-formed and injection-moulded plastic products.
- May 2025Post IPO$565.3K
- Oct 2024Post IPO$588.1K
- Jul 2024Post IPO$710.3K
- Jan 2024Post IPO$507.5K
#5
Series A · Oxford, England · founded 2013 · 120 employees$17Mraised▾
Biomicrogel
- Nov 2024Series A$4M
- 2022Series A—
- Apr 2021Angel$13M
- Dec 2016Grant (prize money)$52.7K
#6
Early Stage · Kelso, Scotland · founded 1998 · 30 employees$5.6Mraised▾
Provider of water treatment solutions
- Jan 2025Unattributed$2.7M
- Dec 2023Unattributed$2.8M
- Jan 2018Conventional Debt—
- Jan 2018Grant (prize money)$137.3K
#7
Acquired · United Kingdom · founded 2004 · 15 employees$187.7Mraised▾
Producer of sonora lithium and boric acid
- Jun 2019Post IPO—
- Jul 2018Conventional Debt$150M
- May 2017Post IPO$13.1M
- May 2016Post IPO$11.2M
#8
Acquired · Middlesbrough, England · founded 1977 · 220 employees$40.8Mraised▾
Fine Organics, is a part of the Fine Industries group, a European contract manufacturer of high-quality fine chemicals for use in Crop Protection, Pharmaceutical, and Speciality chemicals markets. Fine Organics has 3 major divisions, namely, Fine Organics (for contract and toll manufacturing of fine specialty chemicals), Fine Contract Research (for small scale chemical solutions) and Fine environmental services (hazardous waste solutions). Fine Organics is a custom manufacturer of intermediates and APIs, that can manufacture requirements from 10 kg to 100 tons in the cGMP compliant facility. Fine Contract Research offers technical solutions for synthetic chemistry demands. They also claim to have analytical services and EHS expertise.
#9
Acquired · Redhill, England · founded 1991 · 232 employees$28.1Mraised▾
Hudson Technologies' proprietary RefrigerantSide increase operating efficiency and energy savings, and remove moisture, oils and other contaminants frequently found in the refrigeration circuits of large comfort cooling and process refrigeration systems. The company sells refrigerants and provides traditional reclamation services to the commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration markets.
- Jun 2012Conventional Debt$27M
- Dec 2002Post IPO$650K
- Jan 2002Post IPO$500K
#10
Public · London, England · founded 2005 · 95 employees$10.1Mraised▾
Exploration and production of iodine and natural gas
- May 2019Post IPO$10.1M
#11
Funding Raised · Brigg, England · founded 2003 · 10 employees$16.4Kraised▾
Provider of specialist chemicals and gases to the industrial and retail sectors. It offers solutions and services to national and global brands. It also offers a range of specialty chemical products focusing on niche and expertly crafted solutions.
- Feb 2024Grant (prize money)$16.4K
#12
Funding Raised · Kensington, England · founded 2017 · 4 employees$57.5Kraised▾
Manufacturer of non-toxic adhesives
- Aug 2018Grant (prize money)$57.5K
Funding & investor landscape
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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