Ultra Electronics Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1920

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 4,531

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Accelerator/​Inc

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 39

Ultra Electronics General Information

Description

Provider of electronic and software technology services intended for the defense and aerospace, security and cyber, transport and energy markets. The company develops relationships with customers to identify needs and customize solutions, along with having a wide product portfolio to sell differentiated technologies and systems, enabling clients to enhance their communication platforms.

Contact Information

Website
www.ultra.group
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Scott House, The Concourse
  • Waterloo Station
  • London SE1 7LY
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020
Primary Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Other Industries
Other Commercial Products
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Former Stock Listing
UEHPF
Corporate Office
  • Scott House, The Concourse
  • Waterloo Station
  • London SE1 7LY
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020

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Ultra Electronics Valuation & Funding

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Ultra Electronics Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of electronic and software technology services intended for the defense and aerospace, security and cyber, tran
Aerospace and Defense
London, United Kingdom
4,531 As of 2021

Blackwood, United Kingdom
 

Haifa, Israel
 
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Ultra Electronics Competitors (31)

One of Ultra Electronics’s 31 competitors is General Dynamics United Kingdom, a Corporation company based in Blackwood, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
General Dynamics United Kingdom Corporation Blackwood, United Kingdom
Elbit Systems Corporation Haifa, Israel
Gulfstream Aerospace Formerly PE-Backed Savannah, GA
OHB Corporate Backed or Acquired Bremen, Germany
FreeFlight Systems Formerly PE-Backed Irving, TX
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Ultra Electronics Patents

Ultra Electronics Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-202215228-D0 A sonobuoy Pending 14-Oct-2022
GB-202315725-D0 A sonobuoy Pending 14-Oct-2022
GB-2624775-A A sonobuoy Pending 14-Oct-2022
GB-2623369-A A sonobuoy Pending 14-Oct-2022
GB-202206512-D0 A hull-mounted sonar array Inactive 04-May-2022 G01S7/521
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Ultra Electronics Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Ultra Electronics Investments & Acquisitions (39)

Ultra Electronics’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Majicard for . The deal was made on 27-May-2016.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Majicard 27-May-2016 Merger/Acquisition Printing Services (B2B)
Furnace Parts 14-Oct-2015 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Products
Ultra Electronic Herley 01-Jun-2015 Merger/Acquisition Aerospace and Defense
Laboratory Impex Systems 16-Jun-2014 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Products
Forensic Technology 13-May-2014 Merger/Acquisition IT Consulting and Outsourcing
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Ultra Electronics Exits (7)

Ultra Electronics’s most recent exit was on 01-Jun-2015 from Ultra Electronic Herley. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Ultra Electronic Herley 01-Jun-2015 Completed
Forensic Technology 13-May-2014 Completed
Ultra Electronics Precision Air & Land Systems 03-Jan-2012 Completed
Adaptive Energy 31-Dec-2010 Completed
NuScale Power 25-May-2010 Early Stage VC Completed
  • 5 buyers
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Ultra Electronics Affiliates

Subsidiaries (10)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Ultra Electronics GigaSat Tring, United Kingdom 2004
Varisys High Wycombe, United Kingdom 2000
AEP Networks United Kingdom 1998
Ultra Electronics Network Analytics Cirencester, United Kingdom 1993
Ultra PCS Manhattan, KS 1993
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Ultra Electronics FAQs

  • When was Ultra Electronics founded?

    Ultra Electronics was founded in 1920.

  • Where is Ultra Electronics headquartered?

    Ultra Electronics is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Ultra Electronics?

    Ultra Electronics has 4,531 total employees.

  • What industry is Ultra Electronics in?

    Ultra Electronics’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.

  • Is Ultra Electronics a private or public company?

    Ultra Electronics is a Private company.

  • What is Ultra Electronics’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Ultra Electronics is .

  • How much funding has Ultra Electronics raised over time?

    Ultra Electronics has raised $429M.

  • Who are Ultra Electronics’s investors?

    FS Investments, IRRfc, Innovate UK, Montagu Private Equity, and TI Group (United Kingdom) have invested in Ultra Electronics.

  • Who are Ultra Electronics’s competitors?

    General Dynamics United Kingdom, Elbit Systems, Gulfstream Aerospace, OHB, and FreeFlight Systems are some of the 31 competitors of Ultra Electronics.

  • When was Ultra Electronics acquired?

    Ultra Electronics was acquired on 23-May-2023.

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