R&D Formulation
Application-specific chemical development tailored to performance targets, with dedicated trials, formulation tuning, and technical guidance from an experienced multidisciplinary R&D team.
Distil delivers custom synthesis support for brands that need precise formulation, protected IP, and dependable scale-up. For Massachusetts teams moving from lab validation to commercial supply, we combine R&D depth, controlled manufacturing, and end-to-end coordination to reduce handoff risk and keep complex chemical programs moving with confidence.
From formulation development to protected scale-up, Distil supports complex specialty chemical programs with integrated technical and operational expertise.
Application-specific chemical development tailored to performance targets, with dedicated trials, formulation tuning, and technical guidance from an experienced multidisciplinary R&D team.
Flexible, asset-light production enables custom synthesis programs to move from pilot work to commercial output through a qualified partner network and unified quality controls.
Integrated logistics and execution services provide a single point of contact, clearer batch visibility, and smoother coordination from development through delivery.
Customer data ownership, permission-based access, and process controls help protect proprietary chemistry while supporting outsourced development and manufacturing.
Custom additive and masterbatch development supports demanding polymer applications requiring control over UV stability, flame retardancy, durability, and processing performance.
Custom chemistry support extends to personal care and flavour-fragrance applications where purity, stability, sensory performance, and formulation compatibility matter.
We begin by mapping your target chemistry, performance criteria, regulatory needs, and scale expectations. For Massachusetts innovation teams, this creates a practical bridge between early-stage R&D goals and commercial manufacturing realities.
See how Distil supports complex chemical programs from development through dependable commercial execution.
Distil combines technical depth with execution discipline for custom synthesis programs that cannot afford delays or inconsistency.
A specialized team brings 45+ years of combined experience across formulation, trials, and application-specific development.
Customer-owned data and permission-based controls help Massachusetts innovators safeguard proprietary chemistry during outsourced execution.
A 20+ supplier network supports flexible production without capex, improving continuity for growing Massachusetts demand.
One point of contact streamlines coordination from lab work to delivery, reducing delays across complex supply chains.
Experienced leaders guiding chemistry, operations, and scale-up.
Co-founder & CEO
Atanu Agarrwal is the Co-founder and CEO of Distil, the Mumbai-based specialty chemicals platform he helped launch in 2024. An IIT Bombay alumnus, Atanu brings deep expertise as a seasoned private equity professional with significant experience managing control deals at a $1 billion New York-based fund. At Distil, he leads the company's strategic direction, investor relations, and North America expansion, having helped secure a $3 million seed round and a $7 million Series A. Atanu is committed to enabling global brands to diversify production and accelerate sustainable sourcing while protecting intellectual property. His financial acumen and global perspective are central to Distil's mission of delivering high-performance specialty chemicals engineered at scale.
Co-founder & COO
Viraj Shah is the Co-founder and COO of Distil, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's operations and growth since its founding in 2024. An IIT Bombay alumnus, Viraj is a consummate operator with a proven track record of scaling high-growth technology and supply chain ventures. At Distil, he oversees day-to-day operations, supply chain execution, and partner network management, helping build a base of 20+ suppliers and 100+ customers within the company's first year. Viraj's hands-on expertise ensures seamless delivery from lab to commercial scale, embodying Distil's commitment to end-to-end partnership and flexible, asset-light manufacturing for global specialty chemicals clients.
Head, Personal Care
Kiro Rizk serves as Head of Personal Care at Distil, leading the company's specialty chemicals offerings for the personal care segment. With deep domain expertise in personal care formulation and application-specific chemical development, Kiro is responsible for driving customer engagement, technical solutions, and product innovation within one of Distil's core verticals. He works closely with the R&D and operations teams to ensure that brands receive tailored formulations that meet their precise performance and sustainability requirements. Kiro's industry knowledge and customer-focused approach reflect Distil's broader commitment to delivering high-performance specialty chemicals through an integrated, expert-led platform that scales reliably from development to commercial production.
Vice President, R&D
Dr. Leema Joseph is the Vice President of R&D at Distil, where she leads the company's research and development function across its specialty chemicals portfolio. With advanced academic credentials and industry expertise drawn from a team background spanning organizations such as Dow, BASF, L'Oréal, Huntsman, and Reliance Industries, Dr. Joseph oversees application-specific formulation, technical trials, and innovation pipelines for segments including personal care, advanced polymers, and flavours and fragrances. She ensures that every product is engineered to meet precise customer specifications while maintaining the highest quality standards. Dr. Joseph's scientific leadership is central to Distil's R&D-led value proposition and its mission to deliver specialty chemicals that perform at commercial scale.
Vice President, Operations
Raghunath V Iyer is the Vice President of Operations at Distil, overseeing the end-to-end execution of the company's asset-light manufacturing and supply chain model. With extensive operational experience in specialty chemicals and industrial supply chains, Raghunath ensures that production quality, batch consistency, and logistics performance meet the exacting standards of Distil's global brand customers. He manages Distil's network of 20+ manufacturing partners and coordinates seamlessly across the company's facilities in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Raghunath's systematic approach to eliminating process drift and enabling scalable production without capital expenditure is a cornerstone of Distil's promise to deliver high-performance specialty chemicals reliably and efficiently.
Custom synthesis services involve developing and producing chemical compounds or formulations to a customer's exact technical requirements. This can include route design, formulation tuning, pilot trials, analytical validation, scale-up planning, and commercial manufacturing support. Distil combines R&D, manufacturing coordination, and supply chain execution so customers can move from concept to production with fewer handoffs and better process visibility.
Speak with our team about your technical and scale-up needs.
Distil supports customers through a distributed operating model with coordination for regional and cross-border specialty chemical programs.
4 Key Areas
Service Reach
20+ Suppliers
Partner Network
100+ Customers
Customer Base
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Customer-owned data with controlled access
Quality systems reduce process drift
Lab-to-commercial execution support
Share your application, target chemistry, and scale goals. Distil's team will review your requirements and outline the next steps for development, validation, and production support.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +91 7902 101 101. You can also send us a quick email at contact@distil.market.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +91 7902 101 101. You can also send us a quick email at contact@distil.market.