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Kureha Corporation is a Tokyo, Japan-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals, polymers, and agrichemicals, leveraging proprietary in-house technologies. The company focuses on advanced products for highly specialized markets, including automotive, agriculture, food packaging, and pharmaceuticals, with a global presence across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. Kureha reported revenue of $1,064.4 million for 2024 and maintains capital of JPY 18,169 million, supported by approximately 4,000 employees. Key leadership includes President & CEO Yutaka Kobayashi, Senior Executive VP Katsuhiro Natake, and Senior VP Naomitsu Nishihata. Notably, Kureha is recognized as the world's largest producer of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). The organization was incorporated on June 21, 1944; founder names are not publicly known. Its business model centers on publicly traded company generating revenue through sales of specialty chemicals, polymers, and agrichemicals.
Key people at Kureha Corporation.
Key people at Kureha Corporation.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd. | $10.0M Series B | Yutaka Kobayashi | Amadeus Capital Partners, Amadeus Capital Partners, CM Ventures, Downing Ventures, Futaba Corporation, Parkwalk Advisors, University of Cambridge |
