H.C. Starck Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1920

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 540

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 5

H.C. Starck General Information

Description

Distributor of refractory metals, advanced ceramics and electronic chemicals intended for electronics, automotive, aviation, mechanical engineering and tool manufacture industries. The company offers a variety of tungsten chemicals, such as tungstates and tungsten oxides, tungsten metal powders, tungsten carbide powders and tantalum and niobium carbide powders.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
NRC
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Im Schleeke 78 - 91
  • 38642 Goslar
  • Germany
+49 05321
Primary Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Im Schleeke 78 - 91
  • 38642 Goslar
  • Germany
+49 05321

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H.C. Starck Valuation & Funding

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H.C. Starck Comparisons

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Distributor of refractory metals, advanced ceramics and electronic chemicals intended for electronics, automotive, aviat
Specialty Chemicals
Goslar, Germany
540 As of 2022

Shanghai, China
 

Bicester, United Kingdom
 
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H.C. Starck Competitors (2)

One of H.C. Starck’s 2 competitors is CNPC Powder, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Shanghai, China.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
CNPC Powder Venture Capital-Backed Shanghai, China
Hardide Coatings Formerly VC-backed Bicester, United Kingdom
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H.C. Starck Patents

H.C. Starck Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2016540883-A Sintered spray powder based on molybdenum carbide Pending 02-Oct-2013
JP-2016522318-A Method for producing oxygen-poor valve metal sintered body with high surface area Active 12-Apr-2013
US-20160002764-A1 Thermal spray powder for sliding systems which are subject to heavy loads Inactive 25-Jan-2013
JP-2016513170-A Method for producing thermal spraying powder containing chromium nitride Active 24-Jan-2013
JP-6282288-B2 Method for producing thermal spraying powder containing chromium nitride Active 24-Jan-2013 C22C1/056
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H.C. Starck Former Investors

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H.C. Starck Investments & Acquisitions (5)

H.C. Starck’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Nyobolt for . The deal was made on 15-Jul-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Nyobolt 15-Jul-2022 Early Stage VC Electrical Equipment
Metasphere Technology 08-Jun-2015 Later Stage VC Other Materials
Nui Phao - H.C.Starck Tungsten Chemicals Manufacturing 01-Jun-2013 Joint Venture Specialty Chemicals
KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe 01-Jan-2001 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Supplies and Parts
CSM Industries 30-Nov-2000 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Chemicals
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H.C. Starck Exits (3)

H.C. Starck’s most recent exit was on 08-Jun-2015 from Metasphere Technology. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Metasphere Technology 08-Jun-2015 Completed
Nui Phao - H.C.Starck Tungsten Chemicals Manufacturing 01-Jun-2013 Completed
  • 2 buyers
KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe 01-Jan-2001 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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H.C. Starck FAQs

  • When was H.C. Starck founded?

    H.C. Starck was founded in 1920.

  • Where is H.C. Starck headquartered?

    H.C. Starck is headquartered in Goslar, Germany.

  • What is the size of H.C. Starck?

    H.C. Starck has 540 total employees.

  • What industry is H.C. Starck in?

    H.C. Starck’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.

  • Is H.C. Starck a private or public company?

    H.C. Starck is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of H.C. Starck?

    The current valuation of H.C. Starck is .

  • What is H.C. Starck’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for H.C. Starck is .

  • Who are H.C. Starck’s investors?

    Advent International, Bayer, Masan High-Tech Materials, Partners Group Global Opportunities, and The Carlyle Group have invested in H.C. Starck.

  • Who are H.C. Starck’s competitors?

    CNPC Powder and Hardide Coatings are competitors of H.C. Starck.

  • When was H.C. Starck acquired?

    H.C. Starck was acquired on 17-Dec-2024.

  • Who acquired H.C. Starck?

    H.C. Starck was acquired by Mitsubishi Materials.

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