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Novomer

Chemicals · Waltham, United States · Founded 2004

Sustainable chemistry company developing high performance, environmentally responsible polymers and chemical intermediates MoreLess

Novomer is a pioneering company in the chemical manufacturing industry, focusing on the development of sustainable, high-performance polymers and chemicals. The company operates in the market for industrial chemicals, serving clients who require cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions. Novomer's business model revolves around its patented Novo 22 process and intelligent design, which enable the production of carbon-efficient and cost-effective products such as Acrylic Acid, Acrylamide, and Acrylonitrile. These products are seamlessly integrated into existing supply chains, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical manufacturing methods. Novomer generates revenue by selling these innovative chemical products to manufacturers and industries that prioritize sustainability and cost efficiency. The company's commitment to using plant-based and renewable feedstock positions it at the forefront of the sustainable manufacturing movement. With a team of expert problem solvers and a culture of rapid innovation, Novomer is well-equipped to respond to future opportunities in the chemical industry.

Keywords: Catalytic Innovation, Carbon Efficiency, Cost Effective, Polymers, Chemicals, Renewable Feedstock, Sustainable Manufacturing, Acrylic Acid, Acrylamide, Acrylonitrile.

Company overview

Novomer company information

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Status
Acquired
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Waltham, United States
Employees
10
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
71.3
client focusb2btechnologyHardwaretechnologyDeep Techbusiness modelManufacturingsectorBiotechnologysectorSynthetic BiologysectorSpinoutsectorSustainable Development GoalssectorPolymerssectorFermentationsectorClimate TechsectorDT and LSsectorscience-basedindustryChemicals

Valuation & funding

Novomer funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONExit Jul 2021 $152M $152M Danimer Scientific
SERIES AEquity / VC Jan 2020 $0 Undisclosed
GRANTOther financing Aug 2015 $20K American Chemical Society
DEBTDebt Dec 2013 $15M Aramco Ventures
DEBTDebt Oct 2011 $10M Aramco Ventures
GRANTOther financing Jul 2010 Undisclosed
GRANTOther financing Dec 2009 Undisclosed
EARLY VCEquity / VC Aug 2009 DSM Venturing · Physic Ventures · Flagship Pioneering · OVP Venture Partners
SERIES AEquity / VC Nov 2007 Physic Ventures · Flagship Pioneering
SPINOUTOther financing Jan 2004 Cornell Tech · Cornell University
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Financials

Workforce over time

Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.

YearEmployees
2026 10
2025 20
2024 20
2023 20
2022 20
2021 21
2020 34
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Growth signals

Novomer website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Novomer is 90 monthly website visits, down 83% over the last three months. Novomer's team declined 50% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits90 3-month web change-83% 1-year team growth-50%
Monthly website visits82 observations · Oct 2017–May 2025
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Comparisons

Novomer compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

Novomer's talent

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Team profiled 11 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

10 investors on Novomer's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
American Chemical Society
Series A 4 investors entered at this stage
Physic Ventures
Flagship Pioneering
DSM Venturing
OVP Venture Partners
Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage
Aramco Ventures
Other known 4 additional known investors
Cornell Tech
Cornell University
Danimer Scientific
DSM

Global footprint

Where Novomer has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States100%
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Novomer

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