# Chemspec International

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/chemspec-international

- Industry: Chemicals
- Headquarters: Shanghai, China
- Website: www.chemspec.com.cn
- Latest round: Angel (Nov 1, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Established in 1996 and based in Shanghai, China, Chemspec International Limited is a chemical manufacturer that focuses on chemical research and development, production, and sales. The company has established production bases in Shanghai Fengxian Chemical Zone, Zhejiang Quzhou High-tech Industrial Park, and Gansu Lanzhou New District. The founder and chairman Dr. Jianhua Yang received his Doctor of Science degree from Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and has more than 20 years of experience in the synthesis of fluorine-containing organic compounds. In 2011, Chemspec completed privatization. In 2012, Chemspec spun off its agrochemical business to set up an independent company, Chemspec-Weier. In July 2021, the company raised strategic funding from new investor Cathay Capital. In July 2023, it was listed on Shanghai Sci-Tech Innovation Board with stock code 688602

The company provides fluorine-containing chemicals such as liquid crystal, lithium-ion battery components, pharmaceutical chemicals and agrochemicals for customers. The company's products are used in the field of display materials, new energy battery materials and electronic chemicals, functional materials, and other special chemicals.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Nov 1, 2018 — Harvest Capital, V Fund, Qianhai Ark Capital, Longwater Investment

## Investors

- Harvest Capital — Angel
- V Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/v-fund) — Angel
- Qianhai Ark Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qianhai-ark-capital) — Angel
- Longwater Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/longwater-investment) — Angel