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Part of HeiQ Plc, RAS AG is a German company that provides development services with an interdisciplinary team of natural and material scientists. The private company is based in Regensburg, Germany. The company helps customers during every phase of the innovation process, including identifying and evaluating innovations, connecting research and development experts, matching development partners along the value chain, and obtaining funding. The company was founded in 2016, and the CEOs are Gregor Schneider and Oliver Zech. RAS was acquired by HeiQ Plc on April 29, 2021 for $12.29 million.

Part of HeiQ Plc, Chrisal NV is a Belgian company that develops industrial biotechnologies and products. The private company is based in Lommel, Belgium. The company was founded in 1989 by Corrie Gielen. The CEO is Cornelis Gielen. Chrisal was acquired by HeiQ Plc on April 28, 2021 for $9.05 million.

HeiQ Materials AG develops and manufactures antimicrobial silver and other sustainable textile effects. It offers textile brands innovation research and development, customized chemical manufacturing, and ingredient branding in one. The company was founded by Carlo Centonze and Murray Height in 2005 and is headquartered in Schlieren, Switzerland.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young AG is a Swiss company that provides accounting services. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.