When was Bostik founded?

Bostik was founded in 1889 and raised its 1st funding round 132 years after it was founded.

Where is Bostik located?

Bostik is headquartered in Paris, France. It is registered at 2, Naverland, Glostrup, 2600.

How many employees does Bostik have?

As of Jul 01, 2024, the latest employee count at Bostik is 1001 - 5000.

Is Bostik a funded company?

Bostik is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2021.

When was the latest funding round of Bostik?

Bostik's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2021, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Bostik rank among its competitors?

Bostik ranks 6th amongst 1233 active competitors, of which 2 are funded. It stands 6th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Bostik, which secured $300K in Jan, 2021.

Who are the top competitors of Bostik?

Bostik's top competitors include Asian Paints, Shalimar Paints and Mapei. Among them, Bostik secured the most recent funding round in January, 2021.

Bostik - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Bostik is an acquired company based in Paris (France), founded in 1889. It operates as a Manufacturer of industrial adhesives. Bostik has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 1233 active competitors, including 2 funded and 80 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Asian Paints, Shalimar Paints and Mapei.

Company Details

Website: www.bostik.com/global/en/
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Registered Address: 2, Naverland, Glostrup, 2600

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1889

Location

Paris, France

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2021, $*****

Investors

Metalmark Capital & 1 more

Ranked

6^th among 1233 active competitors

Employee Count

1,001 - 5,000 as on Jul 01, 2024

Investment & Acquisitions

Edge Adhesives & 5 more

Similar Companies

Asian Paints & 1258 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Arkema (Sep 23, 2014)

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Bostik is associated with 3 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count
BOSTIK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U51109WB1999PTC090409 , India, Active	Oct 08, 1999	-	-
BOSTIK A/S CIN: 62699612 , Denmark, Active	Sep 06, 1961	-	-
Bostik India Private Limited CIN: U24241KA2001PTC029520 , India, Active	Oct 08, 1999	$73.5M (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-

Bostik got acquired by Arkema on Sep 23, 2014. It was facilitated by Bucephale Finance.

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Bostik has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2021 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Bostik has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Bostik:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jan 01, 2021	4090345	Grant (prize money)	8627419	2978246	3031388	4392423

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Bostik's employee count trend

Bostik has 1,001 - 5,000 employees as of Jul 24. Here is Bostik's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Bostik include Asian Paints, Shalimar Paints and Mapei. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Bostik, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Asian Paints 1942, Mumbai (India), Public	Manufacturer of industrial and decorative paints	-	-	67/100
2nd	Shalimar Paints 1902, Delhi (India), Public	Manufacturer of protective coatings	-	-	62/100
3rd	Mapei 1937, Milan (Italy), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of chemical products including adhesives and sealants for construction	-	European Investment Bank, Europa	59/100
4th	Kansai Nerolac 1920, Mumbai (India), Public	Manufacturer of industrial and decorative paints	-	-	57/100
5th	Pidilite 1959, Mumbai (India), Public	Manufactures adhesives and sealants	-	-	56/100
6th	Bostik 1889, Paris (France), Acquired	Manufacturer of industrial adhesives	-	Metalmark Capital, Europa	55/100
7th	Berger Paints 1923, Kolkata (India), Acquired	Manufacturer & Supplier of Decorative Paints	-	Nalanda Capital, India Capital Growth & 1 others	53/100
8th	MYK LATICRETE 2000, Hyderabad (India), Unfunded	Supplier of innovative, permanent installations, and repairs in the construction	-	-	51/100
9th	Selena 1992, Wrocław (Poland), Public	Manufacturer of construction chemicals	-	-	50/100
10th	Grauer & Weil India 1957, Mumbai (India), Public	Manufacturer of specialty chemicals, paints, lubricants, and real estate development	-	-	50/100

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Bostik has not made any investments yet. Bostik has made 6 acquisitions.

Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
May 17, 2021	Acquisition	Edge Adhesives	1980	Fort Worth (United States)
Sep 30, 2020	Acquisition	Ideal Work	1997	Treviso (Italy)
Dec 13, 2019	Acquisition	LIP Bygningsartikler	1967	Middelfart (Denmark)