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Ascend Performance Materials

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Ascend has nine global locations, including five fully integrated manufacturing facilities in the southeastern United States and an engineering pla

Funding reportedLast round: Debt financing

ChemicalsHouston, United States

About Ascend Performance Materials

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Ascend has nine global locations, including five fully integrated manufacturing facilities in the southeastern United States and an engineering pla

stics compounding facility in Europe, all dedicated to the innovation and safe production of nylon 6,6. With three of the world's largest chemical processing facilities, Ascend's materials form the building blocks for products used in everyday applications from apparel to airbags, cable ties to circuit boards and carpets to car parts. Ascend's 2,500 employees around the world are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve and leading the development of nylon 6,6 solutions that inspire everyone, everywhere, every day. Together, we're making a difference. Together, we're inspiring everyday.

What company datasets say Ascend Performance Materials raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$1.1Bin dollars
Rounds1
Last roundDebt financing
Last round dateMar 2025

Founders and team

From Ascend Performance Materials's own website: 6 on the team.

  • Gustavo NecharSenior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Vikram GopalSenior Vice President and Chief Value Officer
  • Patrick SchumacherChief Executive Officer
  • Andrew RalstonSenior Vice President and General Counsel
  • Debbie TroutVice President, Global Supply Chain
  • Tim FrielingsdorfChief Financial Officer

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Investors who name them

Each firm lists Ascend Performance Materials on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

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