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H.C. Starck

H.C. Starck

Industrials·Germany·Active
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Who owns H.C. Starck?

H.C. Starck is a German Industrials company, currently owned by Advent International.

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Advent International
Most recent investor
Advent International
Latin American Private Equity Fund VII · 2020 · Buyout
2 ownership periods · full history below

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorIndustrials
Websitewww.hcstarck.com

Ownership history

2 ownership periods

Active
Currently held by Advent International.
The Carlyle Group
The Carlyle GroupExited
dates n/a · Carlyle Europe Partners II, L.P. · 2006 · Buyout
Trade Sale · to Masan Resources, Hoganas and JX Nippon Mining & Metals

The Carlyle Group sold H.C. Starck GmbH to Masan Resources, Hoganas and JX Nippon Mining & Metals.

Advent International
Advent InternationalActive
present · Latin American Private Equity Fund VII · 2020 · Buyout

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Questions

Who owns H.C. Starck?

H.C. Starck is currently owned by Advent International, through Latin American Private Equity Fund VII.

Who did H.C. Starck sell to?

The Carlyle Group sold H.C. Starck to Masan Resources, Hoganas and JX Nippon Mining & Metals (Trade Sale).

Who has owned H.C. Starck over time?

H.C. Starck has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: The Carlyle Group · via Carlyle Europe Partners II, L.P. · sold to Masan Resources, Hoganas and JX Nippon Mining & Metals · (Trade Sale); Advent International · via Latin American Private Equity Fund VII.

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