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SK Capital

SK Capital is a global private investment firm focused on the material sciences, specialty ingredients, and life sciences sectors.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

SK Capital is a global private investment firm focused on the material sciences, specialty ingredients, and life sciences sectors. Since its founding in 2007, it has raised 7 funds with over $9B in capital commitments and over 20 portfolio companies, which in total generate approximately $10B of revenue. The firm invests in sectors it knows well, working with management teams to drive transformational growth and improvement, and describes sustainability as integrated into its investment strategy.

History

SK Capital was founded in 2007. Since its founding, it has raised 7 funds with over $9B in capital commitments and over 20 portfolio companies, which in total generate approximately $10B of revenue. The firm describes its mission since founding as sustainably creating and capturing value for its stakeholders in all economic environments.

Products and positioning

A global private investment firm focused on the material sciences, specialty ingredients, and life sciences sectors, with more than $9B in capital commitments raised since inception.

Recent events

  • SK Capital announces majority acquisition of SEQENS[5]

    Reported:

    SK Capital announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in SEQENS, investing alongside several other investors.

  • SK Capital announces acquisition of Deltech businesses[6]

    Reported:

    Funds advised by SK Capital announced the acquisition of Deltech Holdings’ Monomers, Polymers and European businesses. SK Capital acquired a majority interest in the Baton Rouge-based business; Bob Elefante retained a significant ownership stake.

  • Clariant agrees to sell pigments business to Heubach and SK Capital[7]

    Reported:

    Clariant announced the sale of its pigments business to a consortium consisting of Heubach Group and SK Capital. The transaction was expected to close in the first half of 2022; Clariant would retain a minority stake in the combined company.

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