SemEquip
Company

Last deal

$26M

Amount

Series F

Stage

04.08.2005

Date

3

all rounds

$31.41M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
SemEquip is a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing implant materials for memory chips and semiconductors.

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founded date

01.01.2000

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series F

IPO status

Private

Description

The Massachusetts-based company, SemEquip, focuses on researching, developing, and manufacturing cluster ion implantation sub-systems and ion source materials for the production of logic and memory chips. With a history dating back to 2000, SemEquip offers a range of ion implant source systems and materials. In 2008, it became a subsidiary of Ceradyne Inc., expanding its capabilities in the field. Additionally, SemEquip also manufactures and develops technical ceramic products, ceramic powders, and components for various industries, including defense, industrial, automotive, and commercial applications.
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M&A Details
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Transaction name

Acquired by

Ceradyne

announced date

08.07.2008

price

$125M

Financials

Funding Rounds
4
3

Number of Funding Rounds

$31.41M

Money Raised

Their latest funding was raised on 04.08.2005. Their latest investor Sierra Ventures. Their latest round Series F

Date 
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People

Founders
1

Thomas Horsky

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SemEquip
SemEquip

organization founded

1

Thomas Horsky

Employee Profiles
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Thomas Horsky

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