ITX

Itaconix PLC

Industrial Goods and Services First-pass screen £14m

300/1000 Overall fit

AI beneficiary 35% 20

Operating leverage 25% 40

Valuation 25% 30

Downside protection 15% 38

First-pass take

Plant-based polymers company with zero AI strategy or exposure; focuses on sustainable chemistry replacing fossil-based chemicals in cleaning/beauty. Revenue doubled YoY to $5.6m, but company remains loss-making with thin margins (26.6%) and negative equity (-$0.8m). Feb 2023 fundraise ($12.7m) post-period strengthened balance sheet significantly. No valuation data in filing.

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