When was Altana founded?

Altana was founded in 1977 and raised its 1st funding round 40 years after it was founded.

Where is Altana located?

Altana is headquartered in Germany. It is registered at 147, Mumbai-Pune Road, Pimpri, Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411018.

How many employees does Altana have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Altana is 386.

Is Altana a funded company?

Altana is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 2 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Jan 10, 2017.

When was the latest funding round of Altana?

Altana's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Oct 01, 2017, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of Altana?

Annual revenue of Altana is between ₹500 Cr and ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024

Where does Altana rank among its competitors?

Altana ranks 35th amongst 1497 active competitors, of which 26 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Scimplify, which secured $18.8M in Jul, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Altana?

Altana's top competitors include Eastman Kodak Company, Arkema and Clariant. Among them, Scimplify secured the most recent funding round in July, 2026.

Altana - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Manufacturer of additives, effect pigments, electrical insulation, and packaging coatings. The product portfolio includes chemical additives, metallic and pearlescent pigments, primary and secondary insulation materials for electrical systems, and chemical products for the printing and packaging industries. These items are utilized in manufacturing processes to modify product properties, performance, and appearance.

Website: www.altana.com/
Registered Address: 147, Mumbai-Pune Road, Pimpri, Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411018

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1977

Location

Germany

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Oct 01, 2017, $*****

Investors

Europa

Ranked

35^th among 1497 active competitors

Annual Revenue

₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024

Employee Count

386 as on Aug 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Nordtreat & 20 more

Similar Companies

Eastman Kodak Company & 1510 more

Exit Details

Public

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Altana is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
ELANTAS BECK INDIA LIMITED CIN: L24222PN1956PLC134746 , India, Active	Mar 15, 1956	₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2024)	193 (As on Oct 31, 2024)

Altana got listed on Sep 21, 1989.

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Altana has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 10, 2017. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Oct 01, 2017 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Altana has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Altana:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Oct 01, 2017	6284830	Grant (prize money)	6321493	5394182	1072007	6803607
Jan 10, 2017	1136472	Grant (prize money)	4924353	1249090	2989518	Europa

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Altana's employee count trend

Altana has 386 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Altana's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Altana include Eastman Kodak Company, Arkema and Clariant. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Altana, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Eastman Kodak Company 1892, Rochester (United States), Public	Manufacturer of printing solutions, films, specialty chemicals, and coating services	$508M	True Wind Capital, Renaissance Technologies ... & 12 others	70/100
2nd	Arkema 2004, Puteaux (France), Public	Provider of chemical products	-	Economy And Finance, Innovation Fund & 3 others	69/100
3rd	Clariant 1995, Muttenz (Switzerland), Public	Speciality Chemicals manufacturer	-	One Equity Partners, SABIC & 6 others	68/100
4th	Scimplify 2023, Bengaluru (India), Series B	Manufacturer of specialty chemicals	$73M	3one4 Capital, Bertelsmann India Investments ... & 21 others	66/100
5th	Aimia 1984, Toronto (Canada), Public	Diversified conglomerate operating across chemicals industries	-	Sageview Capital, Mithaq Holding	65/100
6th	Cabot Corporation 1882, Alpharetta (United States), Public	Provider of specialty chemicals and performance materials	-	DOE, OSTI	64/100
7th	Distil 2023, Mumbai (India), Series A	Manufacturer of specialty chemicals	$10.8M	Jungle Ventures, India Quotient & 23 others	63/100
8th	Azelis 2001, Berchem (Belgium), Public	Manufacturer & distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients	-	Visi Investama Indonesia, Gimv	62/100
9th	Elementis 1844, Munich (Germany), Public	Manufacturer of specialty chemical additives for industrial and consumer applications	-	Hanover Investors, One Rock Capital Partners	61/100
10th	Dow Chemical Company 1897, Saginaw (United States), Public	Manufacturer of speciality chemicals	-	Government of the Netherlands, Hyundai Venture Investment ... & 4 others	61/100
35th	Altana 1977, Germany, Public	Manufacturer of additives, effect pigments, electrical insulation, and packaging coatings	-	Europa	52/100

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Altana has made 11 investments in companies including Nordtreat and Saralon. Altana has also acquired 10 companies including Silberline and Imaginant.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Jun 20, 2024	Investments	Nordtreat	2015	Vantaa (Finland)
Jan 10, 2024	Acquisition	Silberline	1945	Tamaqua (United States)
Aug 07, 2023	Acquisition	Imaginant	1986	Pittsford (United States)