ZEISS International Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1846

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 46,500

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Corporate

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 41

ZEISS International General Information

Description

Manufacturer and supplier of optics and optoelectronics equipment intended to serve a range of industries including medical, photography, hunting, and other related industries. The company develops products for a range of optical applications including consumer optics, industrial metrology, microscopy, medical technology, planetariums, semiconductor manufacturing technology, and vision care, thereby enabling clients with precise equipment as per their operational requirements.

Contact Information

Website
www.zeiss.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Carl-Zeiss-Street 22
  • 73447 Oberkochen
  • Germany
Primary Industry
Other Commercial Products
Other Industries
Diagnostic Equipment
Business/Productivity Software
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Carl-Zeiss-Street 22
  • 73447 Oberkochen
  • Germany

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ZEISS International Valuation & Funding

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ZEISS International Comparisons

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Manufacturer and supplier of optics and optoelectronics equipment intended to serve a range of industries including medi
Other Commercial Products
Oberkochen, Germany
46,500 As of 2025

Pittsburgh, PA
 

Kyoto, Japan
 
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ZEISS International Competitors (10)

One of ZEISS International’s 10 competitors is Excelitas Technologies, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Excelitas Technologies Private Equity-Backed Pittsburgh, PA
Omron Corporation Kyoto, Japan
Hamamatsu Photonics Corporation Iwata City, Japan
Keyence Corporation Osaka, Japan
Nikon Corporation Tokyo, Japan
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ZEISS International Patents

ZEISS International Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
DE-202025101187-U1 Database system Active 05-Mar-2025
DE-202024104601-U1 Polishing tool and polishing device for polishing an optical lens with adjustable curvature of the support surface Active 14-Aug-2024
DE-102024207498-A1 Method and device for exchanging at least a first optical element, optical element, optical system and lithography system Pending 07-Aug-2024
DE-102024122059-A1 Optical system and projection exposure system Pending 02-Aug-2024
DE-102024206239-A1 Method for detecting corrosion progression, method for operating an optical system and optical system Pending 03-Jul-2024
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ZEISS International Signals

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ZEISS International Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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ZEISS International Investments & Acquisitions (41)

ZEISS International’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Beyond Gravity (Lithography Business Division). The deal was made on 01-Dec-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Beyond Gravity (Lithography Business Division) 01-Dec-2024 Merger/Acquisition Electrical Equipment
Mitsui Chemicals (Electronic Eyewear IP Portfolio in Tokyo, Japan) 02-Feb-2024 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
MakerVerse 04-Apr-2023 Early Stage VC Business/Productivity Software
Tooz Technologies 06-Mar-2023 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Products
Lenso 12-Jan-2023 Merger/Acquisition Other Hardware
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ZEISS International Exits (4)

ZEISS International’s most recent exit was on 30-Sep-2008 from Nanoscribe. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Nanoscribe 30-Sep-2008 Completed
Canon Nanotechnologies 31-May-2008 Completed
  • 9 buyers
M-GPS Optics 12-Mar-2008 Completed
Wavelight 03-Aug-2007 PIPE Completed
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ZEISS International Affiliates

Subsidiaries (19)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Lenso Poznań, Poland 2014
Ncam Technologies London, United Kingdom 2012
Carl Zeiss Microscopy Software Center Rostock Rostock, Germany 2011
Preceyes Eindhoven, Netherlands 2011
Gusto Gourmet/ Oberkochen, Germany 2001
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ZEISS International FAQs

  • When was ZEISS International founded?

    ZEISS International was founded in 1846.

  • Where is ZEISS International headquartered?

    ZEISS International is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.

  • What is the size of ZEISS International?

    ZEISS International has 46,500 total employees.

  • What industry is ZEISS International in?

    ZEISS International’s primary industry is Other Commercial Products.

  • Is ZEISS International a private or public company?

    ZEISS International is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of ZEISS International?

    The current valuation of ZEISS International is .

  • What is ZEISS International’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for ZEISS International is .

  • How much funding has ZEISS International raised over time?

    ZEISS International has raised $1.12B.

  • Who are ZEISS International’s investors?

    ASML Holding has invested in ZEISS International.

  • Who are ZEISS International’s competitors?

    Excelitas Technologies, Omron, Hamamatsu Photonics, Keyence, and Nikon are some of the 10 competitors of ZEISS International.

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