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RYAM competitors & alternatives
The 6 closest competitors and alternatives to RYAM among specialty chemicals companies — ranked by similarity to what RYAM actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About RYAM
RYAM is an innovation engine dedicated to supplying sustainable solutions that power a circular economy. The company's corporate headquarters are in Jacksonville, Florida, and it operates BioResource Transfer Hubs in Georgia.
RYAM at a glance
RYAM is a specialty chemicals company headquartered in United States. It has raised at least $72.5M across the 2 funding rounds on record, 1 of them with a disclosed amount. Its most recent funding round, Debt, raised $72.5M in November 2024. Xcout tracks 10 named people at RYAM, including Daniel M. Krawczyk (President and Chief Executive Officer). Xcout recorded 2 job postings from RYAM in the last 90 days.
RYAM leadership
- Daniel M. KrawczykPresident and Chief Executive Officer
- De Lyle BloomquistPresident and Chief Executive Officer
- Marcus J. MoeltnerChief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President | Finance and Treasurer
- Jared RollinsChief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller
- Christian RibeyrolleSenior Vice President | Biomaterials and President, France Business
- Kenneth J. DuffySenior Vice President | Paperboard and High Yield Pulp
4 more named people on record for RYAM, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
RYAM funding rounds
At least $72.5M raised across the 2 rounds on record (1 with a disclosed amount). Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt | $72.5M | 4 named | |
| — | Undisclosed | 4 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Hiring at RYAM
Xcout recorded 2 job postings from RYAM in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since July 2026.
The weekly hiring trend, the roles and locations behind it — see RYAM's hiring signals →
Recent RYAM news
- Leadership changeRYAM appoints new CEO and President - CW Group
Top 6 RYAM competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to RYAM by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Chemicals
Avantium is a company pioneering sustainable chemistry solutions, with a vision for a fossil-free world. They focus on chemistry redefined as renewable, sustainable, and circular, operating from their headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Chemical Manufacturing
AGAE Technologies LLC manufactures and supplies high-purity rhamnolipid biosurfactants for bulk applications across industries such as agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and bioremediation. The company provides customized formulations, technical expertise, and eco-friendly alternatives for home care, personal care, and industrial cleaning solutions.
Chemicals & Recycling
Encina Development Group, LLC utilizes proprietary technology to convert waste streams, such as end-of-life plastics, into high-value circular chemicals and feedstocks. The company serves industrial customers across sectors like consumer products, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and construction, enabling them to incorporate recycled materials into their manufacturing processes and reduce reliance on virgin petroleum.
Similar specialty chemicals company
FutureBio is a biotechnology research company founded in 2024 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, focused on environmental sustainability and advanced bioproduction solutions.
Chemicals & Materials
BYOXY, Inc. develops Bisphenol (BPA)-free bio-epoxy resins made entirely from non-petrochemical sources. The company's products are designed for applications such as bonding, coatings, sealants, laminating, and vacuum infusion, serving industries that require high-performance, sustainable resin formulations without conventional health and environmental risks.
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