Univar Solutions Overview
- Year Founded
-
1924
- Status
-
Private
- Employees
-
9,500
- Latest Deal Type
-
Div. Recap.
- (Announced)
- Financing Rounds
-
36
- Investments
-
45
Univar Solutions General Information
Description
Distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients intended to serve food ingredients, beauty and personal care, pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products, chemical manufacturing and more. The company offers a range of products including acids, amines, oleochemicals, oxides, silicates and solvents, thereby helping customers and suppliers anticipate, navigate and leverage meaningful growth opportunities.
Contact Information
Website
www.univarsolutions.comCorporate Office
- 3075 Highland Parkway
- Suite 200
- Downers Grove, IL 60515
- United States
Corporate Office
- 3075 Highland Parkway
- Suite 200
- Downers Grove, IL 60515
- United States
Univar Solutions Timeline
Univar Solutions Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Univar Solutions Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
Univar Solutions Competitors (20)
One of Univar Solutions’s 20 competitors is Azelis Group, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Berchem, Belgium.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azelis Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Berchem, Belgium | ||||
| Hydrite Chemical | Private Debt Financed | Brookfield, WI | ||||
| Palmer Holland | Corporation | North Olmsted, OH | ||||
| Parchem Fine and Specialty Chemicals | Corporation | New Rochelle, NY | ||||
| Brenntag UK Holding | Corporation | Leeds, United Kingdom |
Univar Solutions Patents
Univar Solutions Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20250163308-A1 | Epoxy curative compositions and methods of using the same | Pending | 21-Nov-2023 | ||
| WO-2025111310-A1 | Epoxy curative compositions and methods of using the same | Inactive | 21-Nov-2023 | ||
| US-5271467-A | For withdrawing gases and vapors from a zone in a subsurface location | Inactive | 02-Apr-1992 | ||
| US-5271557-A | Method of reducing the relative humidity | Inactive | 02-Apr-1992 | ||
| CA-2093180-A1 | Methods and systems for gas treatment | Active | 02-Apr-1992 | B09C1/005 |
Univar Solutions Signals
Growth Rate
Growth
Size Multiple
Key Data Points
Similarweb Unique Visitors
Majestic Referring Domains
Univar Solutions Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Univar Solutions Investments & Acquisitions (45)
Univar Solutions’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Lavo Bulk. The deal was made on 03-Nov-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavo Bulk | 03-Nov-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Household Products | ||
| H.M. Royal | 03-Aug-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Other Chemicals and Gases | ||
| InterPur Chemicals | 28-Jul-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Brad-Chem | 01-Feb-2025 | Buyout/LBO | Multi-line Chemicals | ||
| Valley (Harlingen) | 29-Feb-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Environmental Services (B2B) |
Univar Solutions Exits (4)
Univar Solutions’s most recent exit was on 01-Dec-2021 from Sweetmix. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetmix | 01-Dec-2021 | Completed |
|
||
| Kemetyl Nederland | 04-Jan-2018 | Completed |
|
||
| Bodine Services of the Midwest | 01-Mar-2016 | Completed |
|
||
| Weavertown Environmental Group | 01-Dec-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Univar Solutions Affiliates
Subsidiaries (9)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterPur Chemicals | Barcelona, Spain | 2020 | |
| Bodine Services Of Evansville | Downers Grove, IL | 2017 | |
| Pilates Merger Sub Ii | The Woodlands, TX | 2014 | |
| Magnablend Holdings | Waxahachie, TX | 2012 | |
| Vicom Distribucion Productos Quimicos | Barcelona, Spain | 1997 |
Univar Solutions FAQs
-
When was Univar Solutions founded?
Univar Solutions was founded in 1924.
-
Where is Univar Solutions headquartered?
Univar Solutions is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.
-
What is the size of Univar Solutions?
Univar Solutions has 9,500 total employees.
-
What industry is Univar Solutions in?
Univar Solutions’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.
-
Is Univar Solutions a private or public company?
Univar Solutions is a Private company.
-
What is Univar Solutions’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Univar Solutions is .
-
How much funding has Univar Solutions raised over time?
Univar Solutions has raised $14.1B.
-
Who are Univar Solutions’s investors?
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, ACE & Company (Geneva), and Apollo Global Management have invested in Univar Solutions.
-
Who are Univar Solutions’s competitors?
Azelis Group, Hydrite Chemical, Palmer Holland, Parchem Fine and Specialty Chemicals, and Brenntag UK Holding are some of the 20 competitors of Univar Solutions.
Data Transparency
-
Meet our data hygiene team
Discover how our experts ensure you’re getting the most accurate financial data in the industry.
Read more -
How PitchBook sources data
Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million hours researching, organizing, and integrating the information you need most.
Discover our process
