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First Sensor

First Sensor

Industrials·Germany·Exited 2019·Held 8yr
Entry
2011
Hold
8yr
Exit
2019

Who owns First Sensor?

First Sensor is a German Industrials company, now owned by TE Connectivity, which acquired it in 2019 from DPE Deutsche Private Equity.

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DPE Deutsche Private Equity
Investor
DPE Deutsche Private Equity
DPE Fund I · 2008 · Buyout

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorIndustrials
StatusAcquired
Websitewww.first-sensor.com
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
TE Connectivity
Exit Year
2019

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Questions

Who owns First Sensor?

First Sensor is now owned by TE Connectivity, which acquired it in 2019 from DPE Deutsche Private Equity.

When did TE Connectivity acquire First Sensor?

TE Connectivity acquired First Sensor in 2019, buying from DPE Deutsche Private Equity.

Who did First Sensor sell to?

DPE Deutsche Private Equity sold First Sensor to TE Connectivity in 2019 (Trade Sale).

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