Raith GmbH
High-Tech Industrials
Globally leading manufacturer of highly specialized nanolithography systems
Überblick
Raith is an international developer and manufacturer of nanofabrication systems and software used for printing and scanning nanostructures. The products are an integral part within R&D applications at leading universities, research institutions and blue-chip technology companies around the globe and contribute to successful innovation, for example in semiconductors, biochemistry, or cybersecurity. Raith employs over 350 skilled people in 9 locations across Germany, Europe, Northern America, and Asia.
Sector
High-Tech Industrials
Investment
2016
Location
Dortmund (DE)
Status
Active
Website
-> https://raith.com/Raith was acquired by capiton in 2016 from Hannover Finanz. In 2023, capiton founded the continuation vehicle capiton Quantum to further develop Raith and provide capital for complementing acquisitions.
Investment Thesis
- Strong market dynamics supported by continued investment in nanotechnology R&D and a trend towards smaller structures (“miniaturization”)
- Technology leadership offers opportunities to gain further market share while leveraging existing knowledge in adjacent product areas
- Partnership with highly skilled, entrepreneurial-minded management team
Value Creation
- Organic growth in current and adjacent markets by leveraging existing know-how
- Development of a strong pipeline of new products and after-sales services
- Acquisition of complementary technologies in the field of laser technology and additional software competence
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Christoph Karbenk
Managing Partner and Member of the Management Board