H.C. Starck Overview
- Year Founded
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1920
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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800
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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6
- Investments
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7
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
Website
www.hcstarck.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Im Schleeke 78 - 91
- 38642 Goslar
- Germany
Corporate Office
- Im Schleeke 78 - 91
- 38642 Goslar
- Germany
H.C. Starck Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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H.C. Starck Competitors (3)
One of H.C. Starck’s 3 competitors is Powder Alloy, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Loveland, OH.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Powder Alloy | Private Equity-Backed | Loveland, OH | ||||
| Hardide Coatings | Formerly VC-backed | Bicester, United Kingdom | ||||
| CNPC Powder | Venture Capital-Backed | Shanghai, China |
H.C. Starck Patents
H.C. Starck Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-243119-S | Measuring device | Active | 23-Jan-2025 | ||
| EP-4696791-A1 | Method for processing cathode active materials by means of reactive extraction | Pending | 14-Aug-2024 | ||
| WO-2026037677-A1 | Method for processing cathode active materials by means of reactive extraction | Pending | 14-Aug-2024 | ||
| EP-4556586-A1 | Method for extracting metal species using liquid-liquid reactive attraction | Pending | 17-Nov-2023 | ||
| AU-2024380275-A1 | Process for extracting a metal species by liquid-liquid reactive extraction | Pending | 17-Nov-2023 | C22B3/3842 |
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H.C. Starck Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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H.C. Starck Investments & Acquisitions (7)
H.C. Starck’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Chemitas. The deal was made on 07-Jun-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemitas | 07-Jun-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| 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 | ||
| Staxera | 01-Jan-2005 | Joint Venture | Industrial Supplies and Parts |
H.C. Starck Exits (4)
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 |
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| Nui Phao - H.C.Starck Tungsten Chemicals Manufacturing | 01-Jun-2013 | Completed |
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| Staxera | 01-Jan-2005 | Completed |
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| Kyocera Fineceramics Europe | 01-Jan-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
H.C. Starck Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemitas | Goslar, Germany | 2013 |
H.C. Starck FAQs
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When was H.C. Starck founded?
H.C. Starck was founded in 1920.
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Where is H.C. Starck headquartered?
H.C. Starck is headquartered in Goslar, Germany.
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What is the size of H.C. Starck?
H.C. Starck has 800 total employees.
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What industry is H.C. Starck in?
H.C. Starck’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.
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Is H.C. Starck a private or public company?
H.C. Starck is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of H.C. Starck?
The current valuation of H.C. Starck is .
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What is H.C. Starck’s current revenue?
The current revenue for H.C. Starck is .
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Who are H.C. Starck’s investors?
Advent International, Bayer, Carlyle Investment Management, Masan High-Tech Materials, and Partners Group Global Opportunities have invested in H.C. Starck.
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Who are H.C. Starck’s competitors?
Powder Alloy, Hardide Coatings, and CNPC Powder are competitors of H.C. Starck.
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When was H.C. Starck acquired?
H.C. Starck was acquired on 17-Dec-2024.
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Who acquired H.C. Starck?
H.C. Starck was acquired by Mitsubishi Materials.
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