# Westlake Chemical Corporation

> Westlake Chemical Corporation is a VC fund backing Farming and Manufacturing. See 1 investment, round sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Houston, United States
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Jan 2012
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/westlake-chemical
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/WESTLAKECHEM
- Website: http://www.westlake.com
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westlake-Chemical-Corporation/183306438369650

Westlake Chemical Corporation is a VC fund in Houston focused on Farming and Manufacturing. Westlake Chemical is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals and fabricated products that enhance the daily lives of people around the planet. The tires we ride on, the plastic wrap that keeps our meats and produce fresh, the pipes that are essential to ensuring clean water, the frames that secure our windows and doors,Westlake plays a vital role in supplying the building blocks for these products and many more.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Farming | 1 | 100% |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100% |
| Renewable Energy | 1 | 100% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Albert Chao | President and Chief Executive Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/albert-chao |
| Andrew Kenner | Vice President, Manufacturing | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andrew-kenner |
| Benjamin Ederington | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/benjamin-ederington |
| George Mangieri | Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/george-mangieri |
| James Chao | Chairman | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/james-chao |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Round size | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Driptech India Pvt Ltd | Driptech products are ‘Best Value’ for investment by farmers. They deliver the benefits of drip irrigation technology at affordable costs. Our products are highly cost effective compared to the traditional drip irrigation systems. This has been achieved through innovation and product optimisation.Driptech’s break through innovation ofLaser-Punched Dripline brought a new paradigm in drip irrigation. It not only made Drip Irrigation affordable but also made it easy to use, maintenance free and energy efficient.The company, originally founded in the USA, has been recently taken over by M/s. Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., a global leaders in micro irrigation (please visit www.jains.com). |  | Series A | Jan 01, 2012 | http://driptech.com |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Khosla Impact](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/khosla-impact) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Westlake Chemical Corporation invest in?

Westlake Chemical Corporation invests primarily in Farming, Manufacturing and Renewable Energy startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in India. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Westlake Chemical Corporation?

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### Who are the partners at Westlake Chemical Corporation?

The team at Westlake Chemical Corporation includes Albert Chao (President and Chief Executive Officer), Andrew Kenner (Vice President, Manufacturing) and Benjamin Ederington (Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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