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Fragravi

Formulating the Future—Together

Fragravi PARTNERS

Advancing Specialty Chemistry Through Partnership and Purpose

At Fragravi, we believe innovation thrives when great companies come together. With deep technical knowledge, we partner with and acquire specialty chemical manufacturers across personal care, food ingredients, household industrial and institutional (HI&I), coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE)—helping them amplify their impact through collaboration, scale, and shared expertise.

strategic acquisitions and partnerships

Through strategic mergers and partnerships, we unite high-performing, independent specialty chemical companies under one platform—empowering them with expanded R&D capabilities, shared commercial infrastructure, and operational excellence.

offering more than capital

Backed by the resources of a leading private equity firm, we offer more than capital—we bring strategic guidance, global reach, and a long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth.

We work closely with you—the owners, founders, and existing management team—to build and scale your business and help maintain the culture and reputation you’ve worked hard to build.

Our goal is to unlock each company’s full potential, fostering high-performing, people-centered cultures.

Our Model

  • Invest for growth in high-performing businesses

  • Owners continue to have a significant equity investment

  • Secure current management and retain top talent

  • Deep employee ownership

  • Provide unparalleled access to tools and resources

We Provide:

  • Expanded Sales Coverage

  • Strategic Planning, Growth Analyses, and Market/ Competition Evaluation

  • Digital Marketing and Lead Generation

  • Merger & Acquisition Sourcing, Execution, and Integration Assistance

  • Provide unparalleled access to tools and resources

  • Recruitment Services

  • Research & Development Proficiency Introductions to Executives/Experts

  • Access to Resources Often Beyond Smaller Entities Reach

Benefits of Partnering

Industry Diversification & Deep Experience

Best Practice
Sharing

Ability to
Scale

Access to Human & Financial Capital

Broader Industry Capabilities

Value-Added
Strategies

driving operational excellence, commercial execution, and organizational talent development.

Meet Us

Frank Bergonzi

Executive Chairman

  • 40+ years of leadership experience in the chemical industry, including roles at BASF, The Dow Chemical Co., Witco, and Union Carbide.

  • CEO & President of Azelis Americas since 2015, following its acquisition of KODA Distribution Group, where he previously served as CEO & President since 2012.

    Built the business from $325m to $1.7b.

  • Active industry leader, having served on the board of ACD, chaired the ACD supplier advisory panel, and contributed to organizations like SCC, ACA, and DCAT.

  • Holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut.

My goal is to help unlock each company’s full potential, fostering high-performing, people-centered cultures.

Frank Bergonzi, Fragravi Partners, LLC