Kiekert Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1856

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 5,300

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 1

Kiekert General Information

Description

Manufacturer of locking systems intended for the automobile industry. The company manufactures side door and decklid latches, latch modules, cinching latch strikers, electric power sliding doors, central and power locking systems as well as electrical actuators for side doors, thereby enabling clients to meet their automotive security system needs.

Contact Information

Website
www.kiekert.com
Formerly Known As
Arnold Kiekert and Sons
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Höseler Platz 2
  • 42579 Heiligenhaus
  • Germany
+49 02056
Primary Industry
Automotive
Other Industries
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Parent Company
Hebei Lingyun Group
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing, Industrials
Corporate Office
  • Höseler Platz 2
  • 42579 Heiligenhaus
  • Germany
+49 02056

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Kiekert Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Kiekert Patents

  • 5,209

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 2,261

    Granted

  • 1,153

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Kiekert Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
DE-102023130764-A1 Motor vehicle lock Pending 07-Nov-2023
DE-102023129362-A1 Charging connectors for electric and hybrid vehicles Pending 25-Oct-2023
DE-102023128983-A1 Coupling arrangement for connecting a bowden cable to a motor vehicle lock and motor vehicle lock with connected bowden cable Pending 23-Oct-2023
DE-102023127888-A1 System with a charging connector for electric and hybrid vehicles Pending 12-Oct-2023
DE-102023127889-A1 System with a charging connector for electric and hybrid vehicles Pending 12-Oct-2023 B60L53/16
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Kiekert Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Kiekert Acquisitions (1)

Kiekert’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Henan North Xingguang Locking Systems Company. The deal was made on 20-Aug-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Henan North Xingguang Locking Systems Company 20-Aug-2015 Merger/Acquisition Other Consumer Durables
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Kiekert FAQs

  • When was Kiekert founded?

    Kiekert was founded in 1856.

  • Where is Kiekert headquartered?

    Kiekert is headquartered in Heiligenhaus, Germany.

  • What is the size of Kiekert?

    Kiekert has 5,300 total employees.

  • What industry is Kiekert in?

    Kiekert’s primary industry is Automotive.

  • Is Kiekert a private or public company?

    Kiekert is a Private company.

  • What is Kiekert’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Kiekert is .

  • How much funding has Kiekert raised over time?

    Kiekert has raised $28.5M.

  • Who are Kiekert’s investors?

    Intermediate Capital Group, Morgan Stanley, Permira, RBC BlueBay Asset Management, and Silver Point Capital have invested in Kiekert.

  • When was Kiekert acquired?

    Kiekert was acquired on 13-Mar-2012.

  • Who acquired Kiekert?

    Kiekert was acquired by Hebei Lingyun Group.

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