Kiriu Overview
- Year Founded
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1906
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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6,239
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Financing Rounds
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5
- Investments
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4
Kiriu General Information
Description
Manufacturer of automotive parts related to undercarriage and brakes. The company's product line comprises brake parts, automatic transmission parts and engine parts as well as air-conditioner parts and oil pressure parts, made using ductile cast iron and ordinary cast iron.
Contact Information
Website
www.kiriu.co.jp(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 2, Omata Minami-cho
- Ashikaga
- Tochigi, 326-0142
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 2, Omata Minami-cho
- Ashikaga
- Tochigi, 326-0142
- Japan
Kiriu Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Kiriu Patents
Kiriu Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2025123470-A | Device for measuring molten metal level | Active | 20-Jun-2025 | ||
| JP-2021038786-A | Ventilated brake disc rotor | Active | 03-Sep-2019 | ||
| EP-3789253-A1 | Ventilated type brake disc rotor | Active | 03-Sep-2019 | ||
| EP-3789253-B1 | Ventilated type brake disc rotor | Active | 03-Sep-2019 | ||
| US-11236790-B2 | Ventilated type brake disc rotor | Active | 03-Sep-2019 | F16D65/128 |
Kiriu Signals
Kiriu Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Kiriu Investments (4)
Kiriu’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Fujiwa Machinery Industry (Hubei). The deal was made on 01-Apr-2012.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujiwa Machinery Industry (Hubei) | 01-Apr-2012 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Machinery (B2B) | ||
| Munjal Kiriu | 14-Feb-2011 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Automotive | ||
| Munjal Kiriu | 01-Dec-2007 | Joint Venture | Automotive | ||
| Kiriu Lioho | 01-Apr-2004 | Joint Venture | Road |
Kiriu FAQs
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When was Kiriu founded?
Kiriu was founded in 1906.
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Where is Kiriu headquartered?
Kiriu is headquartered in Tochigi, Japan.
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What is the size of Kiriu?
Kiriu has 6,239 total employees.
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What industry is Kiriu in?
Kiriu’s primary industry is Automotive.
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Is Kiriu a private or public company?
Kiriu is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Kiriu?
The current valuation of Kiriu is .
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What is Kiriu’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Kiriu is .
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Who are Kiriu’s investors?
Nissan Motor, SC-ABeam Automotive Consulting, and Unison Capital have invested in Kiriu.
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When was Kiriu acquired?
Kiriu was acquired on 01-Apr-2017.
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Who acquired Kiriu?
Kiriu was acquired by Sumitomo.
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