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Specialty chemical startup Mstack raises $40 million from Lightspeed, Alpha Wave, others

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- Specialty chemical startup Mstack secures $40 million in funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Alpha Wave Global - Funding includes a debt facility from HSBC Innovation Banking and participation from other angel investors - Mstack plans to utilize the funds for strengthening R&D efforts, building a leadership team, expanding talent base, and scaling operations in Middle East, South America, and Asia - The company operates a custom manufacturing platform to help buyers source specialty chemicals from a tech-enabled network of capacities in low-cost production countries - Mstack offers a wide range of specialty chemicals in sectors such as oil and gas, coatings, water treatment, home and personal care, with plans to expand into agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals - The specialty chemicals sector is attracting investor interest due to the increasing demand for chemical solutions across various industries.