Holiferm
Holiferm manufactures sustainable biosurfactants at industrial scale, operating a 1.6 kilotonne production plant in Liverpool and an R&D facility in Manchester. The company raised $33M in a Series B round in December 2023 and employs 68 people.
The growth story
Holiferm grew from 17 to 68 employees between 2020 and 2026, raising $33M along the way, most recently a Series B in December 2023.
About
Holiferm produces biosurfactants, chemicals used in formulations across industries like cosmetics and cleaning products, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing processes. Its Liverpool plant has a 1.6 kilotonne annual production capacity, making it one of the larger players in this niche.
The company has scaled rapidly since its 2018 founding, reaching 68 employees and securing $33M in Series B funding in late 2023. Its investor base includes government-backed funds and venture capital firms focused on clean technology.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Holiferm's largest function, with 8 employees. The company maintains separate facilities for manufacturing in Liverpool and R&D in Manchester, reflecting its dual focus on production and innovation.
The Holiferm org chart
Charles Dimmler (Chief Executive Officer) leads 23 mapped leaders with 8 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Operations 22 (+29% YoY), Research 9 (-10% YoY), Business Development 9 (+50% YoY), Engineering 8 (+60% YoY), Sales 7 (-22% YoY).
Talent flow
Holiferm recruits heavily from The University of Manchester, which accounts for 8 of its 54 analyzed profiles. Other key talent sources include AstraZeneca and specialty chemical companies like Croda and Johnson Matthey. Alumni have moved to roles in sustainable technology firms and chemical engineering consultancies.
Most common previous employers of Holiferm staff: The University of Manchester (4), AstraZeneca (3), Libra Speciality Chemicals (2), Amec Foster Wheeler (2), Croda (2), Johnson Matthey (2). Former Holiferm employees most often moved to Econic Technologies (2), Urenco Capenhurst (2), SRG (1), Sustech Innovation (1), Ingredion Incorporated (1), Wood (1).
Alumni worth knowing
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 27% direct, 27% search, 43% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Holiferm: Teamwork (19), Communication (18), Microsoft Excel (17), Microsoft Office (15), Leadership (14), Customer Service (12), Biotechnology (12), Microsoft Word (12).
Where the team actually sits
Holiferm people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (36), Manchester Area, United Kingdom (7), United Kingdom (3), Greater Cheshire West and Chester Area (2).
Search footprint
Holiferm attracts about 7 organic search visits a month. It gained 0 ranking keywords and lost 0 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.00 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.40 / 5
- Senior management
- 4.40 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.40 / 5
Frequently asked
Holiferm has 68 employees as of September 2026.
Holiferm has raised $33M in total, most recently a Series B round in December 2023.
Holiferm was founded in 2018 by James Winterburn.
Charles Dimmler (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Holiferm's reporting structure, with 8 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Holiferm staff are The University of Manchester (4 people), AstraZeneca (3 people), Libra Speciality Chemicals (2 people).
Former Holiferm employees most often move to Econic Technologies (2), Urenco Capenhurst (2), SRG (1).
Holiferm attracts about 7 organic search visits a month.
The most common skills among Holiferm staff are Teamwork, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Leadership.
Holiferm staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (36), Manchester Area, United Kingdom (7), United Kingdom (3).
Holiferm has about 22 people in Operations, up 29% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Holiferm has about 9 people in Research, down 10% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 54 current and 38 former Holiferm profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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