The problem
Chemical R&D runs on spreadsheets and scattered lab data, so scientists repeat work and launch products slowly
What they do
Chemistry-native AI operating system (ELN, LIMS, AI) for chemical and materials R&D teams
Traction 6x more scientists on platform YoY across 44 countries; BASF, Henkel, Kenvue, AkzoNobel
Hiring trend
- Open roles
- 25
- Ops roles
- 2
- Headcount
- ~190
Headcount +11–22% YoY (~190, est.); 24 open postings
Glassdoor
4.2 ★ 24 reviews ↗Funding
- Last round
- $55M
- Stage
- Series B
- Date
- Oct 2026
Led by TCV
- Hiring+1.525 open roles on the live job board (10–29 roles = +1.5)
- Funding recency+1.5Series B · $55M, Oct 2026 (this month): 6 months or less = +1.5
- Traction+1.5Strong growth: 6x more scientists on platform YoY across 44 countries; BASF, Henkel, Kenvue, AkzoNobel
- Red flags0None found in the last 24 months
- Total4.51.5 + 1.5 + 1.5 − 0 = 4.5 → Race (4.25–4.74)
Distance (Half) is a separate read on how long the lead can last. It doesn't change the score.
Distance
Half · edge: hard to leave
Leading AI-native chemistry R&D platform, embedded as the lab system of record at BASF, Henkel, Chemours and Kenvue; niche rivals and Dotmatics-type incumbents remain.
Sources: Business Wire via FinancialContent, Oct 2026 (Series B, customers, 6x users) ↗ · Tracxn profile (ranked 1st of ~25 active competitors) ↗ · AkzoNobel partnership, Jul 2026 ↗
Last checked Oct 25, 2026