Overview
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States.
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BASF serves industries including automotive and transportation, construction, electronics and electrical engineering, energy and resources, plastics and rubber, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, furniture and wood materials, textiles, leather and footwear materials, and packaging, printing and paper. Its business units include Petrochemicals, Intermediates, Performance Materials, Monomers, Dispersions & Resins, Catalysts, Personal Care & Hygiene, and Nutrition & Health, and the company also offers technical services and RegXcellence®.
Among its products is Cavipor®, a mineral-based clay foam insulation developed for the energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings with double-shell masonry. Through its ChemCycling™ project, the company works on chemical recycling that turns plastic waste into new products. BASF Renewable Energy GmbH manages the group's renewable energy portfolio, while BASF Venture Capital, the group's corporate venture capital company, invests in young, high-growth companies worldwide.
Private funding before listing
Disclosed funding: $35M across 5 rounds. Latest: Grant, 17 Aug 2026.
3 rounds have an undisclosed amount, not included in the total.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | Grant | Not disclosed |
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