William Blythe Limited
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William Blythe Limited - overview
Established
1845
Location
Accrington, Lancashire, UK
Primary Industry
Chemicals
About
William Blythe Ltd. is a specialist in high-performance inorganic chemicals, focusing on innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical, electronics, and construction industries, enhancing safety and efficiency across various applications. William Blythe Ltd. operates in the inorganic chemicals sector, producing various chemical compounds.
Founded in 1845 in Accrington, UK, the company underwent a Corporate Carve Out in 2025, securing GBP 30. 00 mn from H2 Equity Partners, the total amount raised to date. The founder's specific history is not detailed in available resources. William Blythe specializes in the development and manufacture of high-performance inorganic chemicals, primarily based on copper, tin, and iodine.
Their core product offerings include flame retardants, heat stabilizers, purification agents, absorbents, catalysts, and products tailored for pharmaceutical and electronics applications. These chemicals are essential for enhancing product safety, longevity, and efficiency in various sectors, including energy storage and harvesting, metal plating, pigments, and food and feed processing. Serving a diverse client base across over 40 countries, the company targets industrial partners, manufacturers, and organizations within the polymer, pharmaceutical, electronics, and construction industries. The innovative use of their flagship product, graphene oxide, exemplifies their commitment to addressing contemporary challenges while expanding into new application areas.
William Blythe's revenue is generated through a combination of direct B2B transactions with industrial partners and collaborations for product development and supply. The company establishes partnerships that entail the provision of customized chemical solutions, which are often integral to client production processes. The transaction structure typically involves bulk sales, where pricing is aligned with the specific needs and volumes of the client, with terms negotiated on a contract basis. Signature offerings, such as graphene oxide marketed through their webshop GOgraphene, facilitate direct sales to customers within the polymer and medical sectors.
This model promotes sustained client relationships while ensuring that William Blythe remains a competitive player in the inorganic chemicals market. In May 2025, H2 Equity Partners agreed to William Blythe Ltd. 's chemistry business for GBP 30. 00 mn.
The acquisition allows William Blythe Ltd. 's chemistry business to expand its presence in the specialty chemicals market. The company is strategizing to introduce new products designed for advanced applications in various sectors and is actively targeting expansion into additional geographic markets, focusing on regions that align with emerging industrial demands.
Current Investors
H2 Equity Partners
Primary Industry
Chemicals
Sub Industries
Commodity Chemicals
Website
www.williamblythe.com/
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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William Blythe Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| Corporate Carve Out | Completed | William Blythe Limited | - |
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