ALTANA invests in Emerald fund for industrial open innovation

Specialty chemicals group seeks new technologies, applications and business models for growth
As part of its strategy of profitable growth through innovation, global specialty chemicals group ALTANA invests in Emerald Technology Ventures’ fund for industrial open innovation. With this step, ALTANA not only gains access to a network of 18,000 start-up companies, but also to Emerald’s deep sector knowledge and over 20 years of venture capital expertise. By joining Emerald’s award-winning evergreen fund, ALTANA is now part of its growing Limited Partner base comprising 26 leading industrial corporations in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia, who are committed to open innovation.