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Koura
Legal namestring
Mexichem Fluor Inc. dba Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
Websiteurl
kouraglobal.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2011
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersWaltham, United States
HQ citystring
Waltham
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
fluorinated chemicals, lithium-ion battery materials, LiPF6 electrolyte production, specialty fluorochemicals, refrigerant manufacturing
Industry1 code
1Solid-State Battery Materials & Cell Manufacturing
CodeEUAFABAHPrimaryYes
NAICS code3 codes
  • Chemical Manufacturing325
  • Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing32519
  • Petrochemical Manufacturing325110
SIC code2 codes
  • Industrial Organic Chemicals2860
  • Miscellaneous Chemical Products2890
Product category
Specialty Fluorochemicals
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Specialty Fluorochemical Products
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Koura manufactures and sells fluorinated chemical products including LiPF6 for the lithium-ion battery market, supporting domestic supply chain security for electric vehicle production.

orbia.com
Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Koura manufactures and supplies fluorinated chemical products, with a strategic focus on lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) — a key electrolyte salt for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. The company is developing the first U.S.-based LiPF6 manufacturing plant in Louisiana and also produces refrigerants and broader specialty fluorochemicals for industrial applications.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Supports production of up to 1 million electric vehicles per year
Product overview1 text field

Koura is Orbia's Fluorinated Solutions business unit, operating as a unified chemical products portfolio that includes lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) for battery applications, refrigerants for HVAC use, and broader fluorinated chemical solutions. The company is developing its first U.S.-based LiPF6 manufacturing plant in Louisiana, funded by a Department of Energy award, to serve the domestic electric vehicle supply chain.

Product and service3 records
1Lithium Hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6)
CategoryBattery Materials / Specialty Fluorochemicals
Description

A key electrolyte salt for lithium-ion batteries, produced for the first time domestically in the United States to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.

2Refrigerants
CategorySpecialty Fluorochemicals
Description

Fluorinated refrigerants produced by Koura for HVAC applications serving industrial and commercial customers.

3Specialty Fluorochemicals
CategorySpecialty Fluorochemicals
Description

Broader portfolio of fluorinated chemical solutions developed and manufactured by Koura for various industrial applications beyond batteries and refrigerants.

Scale indicator3 records

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Recent move6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Koura

Specialty Fluorochemicalskouraglobal.com

Koura firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Koura
Legal name
Mexichem Fluor Inc. dba Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
Website
https://kouraglobal.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2011
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Koura industry classification

Industry
Product category
Specialty Fluorochemicals
NAICS
Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519), Petrochemical Manufacturing (325110)
SIC
Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
akta.pro primary industry
Solid-State Battery Materials & Cell Manufacturing (EUAFABAH)

Keywords

  • Fluorinated chemicals
  • Lithium-ion battery materials
  • LiPF6 electrolyte production
  • Specialty fluorochemicals
  • Refrigerant manufacturing

Where Koura is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Waltham
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Koura business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Specialty Fluorochemical Products: Koura manufactures and sells fluorinated chemical products including LiPF6 for the lithium-ion battery market, supporting domestic supply chain security for electric vehicle production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Koura product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Koura manufactures and supplies fluorinated chemical products, with a strategic focus on lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) — a key electrolyte salt for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. The company is developing the first U.S.-based LiPF6 manufacturing plant in Louisiana and also produces refrigerants and broader specialty fluorochemicals for industrial applications.

Product overview

Koura is Orbia's Fluorinated Solutions business unit, operating as a unified chemical products portfolio that includes lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) for battery applications, refrigerants for HVAC use, and broader fluorinated chemical solutions. The company is developing its first U.S.-based LiPF6 manufacturing plant in Louisiana, funded by a Department of Energy award, to serve the domestic electric vehicle supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Lithium Hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) A key electrolyte salt for lithium-ion batteries, produced for the first time domestically in the United States to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.
  • Refrigerants Fluorinated refrigerants produced by Koura for HVAC applications serving industrial and commercial customers.
  • Specialty Fluorochemicals Broader portfolio of fluorinated chemical solutions developed and manufactured by Koura for various industrial applications beyond batteries and refrigerants.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Supports production of up to 1 million electric vehicles per year

Companies that use Koura

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Koura technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Has API
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API docs
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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Koura partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Koura competitors and assessment

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Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Koura social profiles

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Koura leadership team

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Profiles1 record

Koura funding detail

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Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Koura M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Koura

What does Koura do?

Koura manufactures and supplies fluorinated chemical products, with a strategic focus on lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) — a key electrolyte salt for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. The company is developing the first U.S.-based LiPF6 manufacturing plant in Louisiana and also produces refrigerants and broader specialty fluorochemicals for industrial applications.

Is Koura a public or private company?

Koura is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Koura founded?

Koura was founded in 2011. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Koura based?

Koura is headquartered in Waltham, United States, in the North America region.

How does Koura make money?

One revenue line is on record: specialty Fluorochemical Products.

Does Koura have an API?

No public API is recorded for Koura.

What industry is Koura in?

Koura's product category is Specialty Fluorochemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFABAH, Solid-State Battery Materials & Cell Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 325 and its SIC code is 2860.

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The Koura Klea 473A, recognized as 'Refrigeration Innovation of the Year' at the 2022 Cooling Industry Awards, offers more than 85% reduction in global warming potential (GWP) compared to existing market products, while Koura Klea 456A provides a 50% GWP reduction as a cost-effective alternative to 134a for the automotive aftermarket sector.PR NewswireKoura présentera des réfrigérants de nouvelle génération au Chillventa 2022Koura, the Fluorinated Solutions business of Orbia, showcased its next-generation refrigerants including award-winning Koura Klea® 473A and Koura Klea® 456A at the Chillventa 2022 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany (October 11-13). Koura Klea 473A offers an 85% reduction in global warming potential compared to existing products and is designed as a non-flammable refrigerant for ultra-low temperature applications, while Koura Klea 456A provides a 50% GWP reduction as a cost-effective alternative to R-134a for the automotive aftermarket. The products are designed to help industries meet HFC phase-down requirements while maintaining performance, aligning with regulatory trends and sustainability commitments.PR NewswireKoura exhibirá refrigerantes de última generación en Chillventa 2022Koura, a global leader in fluorinated solutions, is exhibiting its next-generation refrigerants at Chillventa 2022 in Nuremberg from October 11 to 13. The company will showcase its award-winning Koura Klea® 473A and Koura Klea® 456A, which offer significant reductions in global warming potential compared to existing products. Koura's innovations focus on sustainability and performance, aimed at meeting the demands of rapidly changing industries.PR NewswireKoura präsentiert auf der Chillventa 2022 Kältemittel der nächsten GenerationKoura, the fluorinated solutions company of Orbia, presented its next-generation refrigerants at the Chillventa 2022 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany (October 11-13, 2022). The product lineup includes Koura Klea 473A, which won 'Refrigeration Innovation of the Year' at the Cooling Industry Awards 2022 and offers an 85% reduction in global warming potential (GWP), and Koura Klea 456A, a cost-effective alternative with 50% GWP reduction targeting the automotive aftermarket sector. Koura experts also held presentations on regulatory phase-out of fluorinated greenhouse gases and fluorocarbons affecting the cooling industry.PR NewswireKoura to Showcase Next-Generation Refrigerants at Chillventa 2022Orbia's Fluorinated Solutions business Koura showcased its next-generation refrigerants at Chillventa 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany (October 11–13, 2022), presenting Koura Klea 473A and Koura Klea 456A to international refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industry professionals. Koura Klea 473A, winner of the 2022 Cooling Industry Awards' Refrigeration Innovation of the Year, delivers an 85% reduction in global warming potential for ultra-low temperature applications, while Koura Klea 456A offers a 50% GWP reduction as a cost-effective drop-in replacement for 134a in the automotive aftermarket. The company positioned its product lineup as helping customers meet fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-gas) phase-down regulatory requirements while maintaining performance.PR NewswireKoura to Showcase Next-Generation Refrigerants at Chillventa 2022Orbia's Fluorinated Solutions business, Koura, is showcasing its next-generation refrigerants, including Koura Klea® 473A and Koura Klea® 456A, at the Chillventa 2022 exhibition in Nuremberg. These products offer significant global warming potential reductions of 85% and 50% respectively, aiming to help industries meet regulatory phase-downs while maintaining performance. The company will also host expert presentations on the impact of fluorinated greenhouse gas regulations during the event.PR NewswireOrbia's Koura Business opens world's first HFA 152a medical propellant production facilityKoura, a global leader in fluoroproducts and part of Orbia, opened the world's first HFA 152a medical propellant production facility at its Runcorn site in the UK on March 31, 2022. The new facility will enable commercial-scale availability of this low global warming potential propellant by mid-2022, reducing the carbon footprint of pressurized metered dose inhalers by up to 90%. Chiesi Group, which signed a commercial agreement with Koura in 2019, plans to bring environmentally friendly pMDI inhalers for asthma and COPD patients to market by the end of 2025 as part of its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.