Scimplify Secures $25 Mn to Expand Critical Materials Processing

Bengaluru-based Scimplify, a B2B speciality chemicals startup, will use the fresh capital to strengthen its research, processing and manufacturing capabilities. The round also saw participation from existing investors Accel, Bertelsmann India Investments, 3one4 Capital and Omnivore.

New investors Teknor Apex, Henkel and an undisclosed Japanese chemical company also joined the round.

How Will Scimplify Use the Funding?

Scimplify plans to invest the fresh capital in expanding its research, processing and manufacturing operations, with a particular focus on rare earth and critical metals purification.

The company will also scale its semiconductor and battery chemicals businesses. These materials are important for industries such as electronics, energy storage and advanced manufacturing.

Another priority is SciNode, Scimplify's agentic AI platform. The platform connects different stages of chemical development and manufacturing, including research, process development, process control and physical production.

Business Growth and Global Expansion

According to company-reported figures in the funding announcement, Scimplify serves more than 1,000 customers across over 40 countries and operates in five countries.

Its customers include Henkel, Coromandel, Dr. Reddy's, Coherent, Holcim, BASF, Sanyo and Marubeni.

Scimplify is also planning to expand its presence in the United States. Its initial focus will be on areas such as rare earth and critical metals processing, along with high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor and battery manufacturing.

What Happens Next?

With the new funding, Scimplify plans to expand its research and manufacturing capabilities, increase production of semiconductor and battery chemicals, and develop its critical materials processing business.

The company will also continue strengthening SciNode and pursuing growth in the US market. Its progress will depend on its ability to scale specialised manufacturing, meet customer requirements and build capabilities in advanced chemical materials.

About Scimplify

Founded in 2023 by Sachin Santhosh, Salil Srivastava, Dheeraj Dhingra and Hersh Manek, Scimplify provides end-to-end speciality chemical sourcing, research, product development and manufacturing services.

The company serves industries including agrochemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fragrances, semiconductors and batteries. It also works in rare earth and critical metals purification.

Scimplify operates research and development facilities in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Its business model combines in-house research and process development with a network of more than 500 manufacturing partners and thousands of scientists and technical partners.

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