Diffraction Overview
- Year Founded
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1989
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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2
- Investments
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1
Diffraction General Information
Description
Manufacturer and developer of night vision and security products. The company provides integrated optical, electrical, mechanical systems, electro-optic imaging, communication products for the defense and security markets. It also offers night vision products, laser pointers and illuminators.
Contact Information
Website
www.diffractionltd.comCorporate Office
- 186 Mad River Park
- Waitsfield, VT 05673
- United States
Corporate Office
- 186 Mad River Park
- Waitsfield, VT 05673
- United States
Diffraction Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Diffraction Comparisons
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Diffraction Competitors (1)
One of Diffraction’s competitors is Laboratoire Dispersion, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Montreal, Canada.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratoire Dispersion | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Montreal, Canada |
Diffraction Patents
Diffraction Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20020039209-A1 | In-line holographic mask for micromachining | Active | 15-Nov-1996 | ||
| WO-1998021629-A2 | In-line holographic mask for micromachining | Inactive | 15-Nov-1996 | ||
| EP-0749610-B1 | Compact device for producing an image of the surface of the topolographical surface structure of an object and a method of making the device | Inactive | 18-Feb-1994 | ||
| EP-0749610-A1 | Method of producing and detecting high-contrast images of the surface topography of objects and a compact system for carrying out the same | Active | 18-Feb-1994 | ||
| EP-0749610-A4 | Method of producing and detecting high-contrast images of the surface topography of objects and a compact system for carrying out the same | Active | 18-Feb-1994 | A61B5/1172 |
Diffraction Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Diffraction Acquisitions (1)
Diffraction’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Santa Barbara Instruments Group. The deal was made on 01-Oct-2014.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Instruments Group | 01-Oct-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Hardware |
Diffraction FAQs
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When was Diffraction founded?
Diffraction was founded in 1989.
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Where is Diffraction headquartered?
Diffraction is headquartered in Waitsfield, VT.
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What industry is Diffraction in?
Diffraction’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.
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Is Diffraction a private or public company?
Diffraction is a Private company.
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What is Diffraction’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Diffraction is .
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Who are Diffraction’s investors?
The O'Gara Group has invested in Diffraction.
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Who are Diffraction’s competitors?
Laboratoire Dispersion is a competitor of Diffraction.
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When was Diffraction acquired?
Diffraction was acquired on 31-Dec-2015.
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Who acquired Diffraction?
Diffraction was acquired by Steiner-Optik.
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