Velogy
Velogy is a next-generation European materials platform — entrepreneurial in mindset, disciplined in execution, and built for speed. Focussed on high performance solutions, Velogy combines decades of industrial expertise with a new level of agility and customer proximity. The company delivers reliable, high-quality materials while adapting rapidly to evolving market needs. By blending manufacturing excellence with a commercially driven, innovation-led approach, Velogy creates tailored solutions that generate measurable value for its customers. Velogy stands for a new kind of European industrial player — resilient, responsive, and built to compete.
The challenge
The European chemicals industry is under pressure. Global overcapacity, decreasing demand, and structurally higher energy costs are reducing competitiveness for European olefins and polyolefins producers. At the same time, capacity expansion in other regions and rising imports are intensifying competition. Large chemical groups are responding by closing plants and reallocating capital — reducing regional capacity and weakening Europe’s industrial base. Customers, however, still require high-performance materials, flexibility, and reliable local supply. This creates a clear gap — and a defined opportunity for a focused European player.
Our approach
Velogy is being developed into a competitive standalone platform with a clear strategic focus. With AEQUITA’s operational expertise, we improve performance, simplify structures, and increase speed in execution. We focus on:
-
Operational performance and efficiency
-
Close customer relationships
-
Targeted organic growth and selective acquisitions
Supported by deploying digital and AI capabilities into core functions in the chemical industry’s value chain, the result is a leaner, faster, and more responsive organization.
Our impact
Industrial value chains are becoming more regional. In a more uncertain geopolitical environment, Europe requires reliable, locally anchored production. Velogy strengthens resilience in Europe by: securing regional production capacity, stabilizing supply of critical materials, and building a competitive European alternative.
Our objective is clear: to establish Velogy as a leading European olefins and polyolefins platform. We drive this through operational improvement, strong customer relationships, and targeted expansion — supported by digital and AI capabilities across the value chain. Velogy strengthens resilience in Europe — and delivers consistent performance for its customers.
Highlights
-
AI-supported optimization of cracker operations to improve yield and efficiency
-
Stable continuation of key customer and supplier relationships post-closing
-
Standalone readiness achieved without disruption to operations
-
Integrated transformation program focused on performance and profitability
KEYFACTS
- ~2,5 billion EUR revenue
- ~1,700 employees
- 2,500kt (PE & PP) production capacity
- Seller: LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB)
»Velogy marks AEQUITA’s entry into the European chemicals market — a sector with strong fundamentals and significant long-term value creation potential — and further underpins our position as Europe’s partner of choice for complex carve-out situations.«
Dr. Axel Geuer
Managing Partner
Chairman of the Management Board
»Velogy combines industrial strength with greater speed and customer proximity. We are building a European business that works closely with customers, responds faster to their needs and reliably delivers high-performance materials across the region.«
Robert Roiger
Partner
Project Team
