INVERSIONES SIMBI

What INVERSIONES SIMBI does

Inversiones Simbi (operating as Simbi C.A.) is a Venezuelan chemical manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Caracas, dedicated to the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of adhesives, sealants, protective coatings, and specialty chemical products for the construction, industrial, and household end-markets. The company employs 160+ people and operates more than 80 product presentations, organized around a portfolio of proprietary sub-brands covering each chemistry platform: Silipex (silicone sealants for general, marine, neutral-cure, structural, and mold-making applications), Acrielastic (acrylic sealants with anti-fungal properties), Koppex (PVC pipe welding adhesives and complementary cleaners), Poximix (epoxy adhesives in fast-set, high-strength, steel-plastic, and concrete variants), Protexio (water-repellents and elastic membranes), Thermosilkon (hot melt adhesives), and Gepel (silane/siloxane-based stone protection technology).

The company's technical differentiation rests on proprietary chemical formulations rather than digital or AI capabilities. The Gepel technology platform uses molecular silane and siloxane chemistry to penetrate and protect mineral substrates without altering surface appearance, and Silipex Escultural is approved for food-contact mold-making applications used in serial industrial production. Across the portfolio, the company emphasizes functional characteristics such as permanent elasticity, weather and fungus resistance, paintability, fast-curing cycles, and food-safe contact, addressing specific use cases from PVC pipe installation to roof waterproofing to architectural reproduction.

Simbi runs a hybrid B2C/B2B go-to-market through its owned e-commerce storefront at simbi.com.ve, supported by a wholesale inquiry channel, email newsletter, YouTube presence, and live chat customer service. Pricing is unit-based at retail with bulk multiples (6 or 12 units depending on product) and is displayed in both USD and Venezuelan Bolivar (VES), an explicit adaptation to dollarization and currency volatility in its domestic market. The company serves three named segments: construction industry (primary), industrial manufacturers (specialty mold-making and production use cases), and household DIY consumers, with no disclosed export activity or non-Venezuelan geographic footprint.

Name

INVERSIONES SIMBI

Legal name

Simbi C.A.

Website

https://simbi.com.ve

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Inversiones Simbi is a Venezuelan chemical manufacturer founded in 1984 that produces adhesives, sealants, and protective coatings under proprietary brands (Silipex, Poximix, Koppex, Acrielastic, Protexio) for construction, industrial, and household customers in Venezuela.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives and Sealants

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK), Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks & Tapes Retail (CRAIADAL)

Keywords

• Adhesive manufacturing
• Silicone sealants
• PVC welding adhesives
• Protective coatings
• Specialty chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of proprietary adhesives, sealants, and protective coatings to construction professionals, industrial users, and consumers through e-commerce and retail channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INVERSIONES SIMBI (Simbi C.A.) researches, develops, manufactures, and commercializes adhesives, sealants, coatings, and specialty chemical products for construction, industrial, and household applications. Its portfolio is organized into three main categories: Selladores (sealants) under the Silipex and Acrielastic brands, Pegamentos (adhesives) under the Poximix and Koppex brands, and Protexio protective coatings based on proprietary Gepel Technology.

Product overview

INVERSIONES SIMBI is a Venezuelan company with over 36 years of experience dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of adhesives, sealants, coatings, and specialty chemical products. The product portfolio is organized around three main categories: (1) Pegamentos (adhesives) including Poximix epoxy adhesives for industrial and automotive applications, Koppex PVC welding adhesives, instant adhesives, and universal adhesives; (2) Selladores (sealants) featuring the Silipex brand of silicone sealants including Silipex Neutral, Silipex Serie 2, and acrylic Acrielastic sealants for construction, automotive, and household applications; and (3) Protexio specialty coatings including hydro-repellent protectors and elastic membranes based on proprietary Gepel Technology for natural stone protection. The company operates with a workforce of approximately 160 employees and offers over 80 product presentations serving the Venezuelan construction, industrial, and consumer markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silipex: Silicone sealants brand including Silipex Uso General, Silipex Marino, Silipex Neutral, Silipex Oximico, Silipex Estructural, and Silipex Escultural (for molding).
• Acrielastic
• Koppex
• Poximix
• Protexio
• ThermoSilkon

Products and services

• Silipex Neutral Premium neutral-cure silicone sealant with permanent elasticity, recommended for sealing windows, glass doors, balcony enclosures, and repairing vehicle windshield rubbers, door rubbers, and headlight leakages. Durable up to 20 years.
• Silipex Serie 2 Construction and remodeling silicone sealant in the new Serie 2, designed for building applications.
• Acrielastic Multipurpose white acrylic sealant with anti-fungus properties, paintable, and easy to clean. Recommended for sealing window frames, doors, closets, repairing small holes and cracks, and fixing moldings, baseboards, MDF, and ceramic tiles.
• Silipex Molding Silicone Kit 927 Liquid silicone for creating molds that faithfully reproduces models, capturing all details, texture, and dimensions. Easy to demold with moderate flexibility. Approved for contact with food, does not shrink. Accepts epoxy, polyurethane, and polyester resins.
• Ko Preparador Solvent-based cleaner and preparer for PVC and CPVC pipes and fittings. Recommended for use prior to PVC and CPVC welding in repairs and installations of hydraulic systems, gutters, pieces, accessories, PVC and CPVC sheets.
• Koppex PVC pipe welding adhesive and sealant for high and low pressure applications that does not drip when applied and fills spaces between pipe and fitting. Recommended for installation and repair of pipes, fittings, gutters, pieces and sheets of high and low pressure PVC.
• Silipex Silicone Sealants Brand Brand of silicone sealants including general use, anti-fungus, marine, mirror and glass special, ultra-fast, high temperature, aluminum windows, and anti-stain formulations for various industrial and professional applications.
• Poximix Epoxy Adhesives Brand Line of epoxy adhesives including Poximix 5 Minutos, Poximix Acero Plástico, Poximix 2 Toneladas, and Poximix Concreto for various bonding applications in automotive, industrial, and construction settings.
• Protexio Protective Coatings Brand Water-repellent protectors and elastic membranes for stone protection based on Gepel Technology using silane and siloxane molecules that penetrate mineral surfaces without altering their appearance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of operation in Venezuelan market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian construction chemicals company with adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing products used in building and infrastructure. Comparable to Simbi across construction sealants, waterproofing (Protexio), and installation adhesives.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants manufacturer serving construction, industrial, and consumer markets. Directly comparable to Simbi across silicone sealants, acrylic sealants, and construction adhesives with broader geographic reach.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company with strong sealants, adhesives, and waterproofing portfolio targeting construction and industrial customers. Highly comparable to Simbi's construction sealants, acrylic sealants, and Protexio waterproofing lines.
• Dow Chemical (Industrial Intermediates): Major chemical manufacturer producing silicone polymers, adhesives raw materials, and specialty chemicals used in sealants and coatings. Comparable as an upstream and finished-product competitor in the same chemistry space as Simbi.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works - Devcon / Permatex): Industrial conglomerate with Devcon and Permatex adhesives, sealants, and repair-product brands serving automotive and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Simbi's Poximix epoxy and Silipex specialty lines.
• Henkel (Loctite / Pattex / Tangit): Global adhesives and sealants incumbent whose Loctite, Pattex, and Tangit brands directly overlap Simbi's epoxy, silicone, and PVC-cement lines. Comparable across product category, technology, and customer base, but with vastly larger R&D, distribution, and certification footprint.
• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes): Diversified industrial conglomerate with a sizable adhesives, sealants, and tapes division serving construction and industrial users. Competes with Simbi in professional-grade bonding and sealing solutions globally.

Direct peers

• H.B. Fuller: Industrial-focused adhesives manufacturer with comparable epoxy, hot-melt, and specialty bonding products. Closely aligned with Simbi's Poximix epoxy and Thermosilkon hot-melt adhesive lines serving industrial customers.
• Soudal: Belgian manufacturer specializing in sealants, silicone, adhesives, and polyurethane foams for construction and DIY. Closely comparable to Simbi's Silipex silicone and Acrielastic acrylic sealant product positioning.

Regional players

• Ceys (Henkel): Spanish/Latin American adhesives and sealants brand historically strong in Iberian and Latin American markets. Comparable to Simbi in product mix (PVC adhesives, epoxies, silicones) and regional consumer/contractor channel positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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