
Investments
17Portfolio Exits
4Partners & Customers
10Service Providers
2About KYOCERA Corporation
KYOCERA Corporation (NYSE: KYO) (TYO: 6971) develops, produces, and distributes ceramic, semiconductor, and electronic products for the information & communications and environment & energy markets worldwide. The company offers thin ceramic-based substrates; thin-film ceramic/alumina tape substrates; sapphire substrates; automobiles engine components; mechanical seals; thread guides for yarn texturing machines; rings for fishing rods and nozzles; and papermaking machinery parts. The group consists of 235 companies around the world.

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Jan 26, 2023
News provided by Share this article Share this article DUBLIN, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Electronic Ceramics Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global electronic ceramics market. The global electronic ceramic market is expected to grow from $10.12 billion in 2021 to $10.70 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.78%. The electronic ceramic market is expected to reach $13.81 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 6.57%. Reasons to Purchase Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 12+ geographies. Understand how the market is being affected by the coronavirus and how it is likely to emerge and grow as the impact of the virus abates. Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis. Identify growth segments for investment. Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market. Understand customers based on the latest market research findings. Benchmark performance against key competitors. Utilize the relationships between key data sets for superior strategizing. Suitable for supporting your internal and external presentations with reliable high quality data and analysis Major players in the electronic ceramics market are Maruwa Co Ltd, Kyocera Corporation, CeramTec GmbH, Morgan Advanced Materials, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd, CoorsTek, Almatis GmbH, Noritake, Vinayak Techno Ceramics, PI Ceramic GmbH, Sparkler Ceramics Pvt Ltd, International Syalons Ltd, Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co Ltd, Techno Cera Industries, Paul Rauschert Steinbach GmbH, McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, and Ceradyne. The electronic ceramic market consists of sales of electronic ceramics by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that refer to ceramic that can be utilized in the electronics sector as an electrical or magnetic material to produce an electric charge whenever pressed or altered in size of an electric field. The materials for such specific applications are manufactured from specially formed compositions (which are not present in nature) and processed under tightly regulated conditions. The main types of electronic ceramics are monolithic ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, and ceramic coatings. Monolithic electronic ceramics refers to ceramics having features such as fabrication and polycrystalline microstructure, which are used to increase the lifespan and reliability of the material. These electronic ceramics are used in the electronics, automobile, medical, and aerospace & defence industries for the manufacturing of various components such as capacitors, data storage devices, optoelectronic devices, actuators & sensors, and power distribution devices. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electronic ceramics market in 2021 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the electronic ceramics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The rise in the automotive sector is expected to propel the electronic ceramic market. The automobile sector is one of the most important economic drivers, with a high level of involvement in global value chains. This sector's expansion has been fueled by significant government support, which has allowed it to create a distinct route among manufacturing industries. This expansion increases the production of related auto components and electrical ceramics used in automobiles. For instance, In February 2022, An Indian auto components industry analysis published by India Brand Equity Foundation stated that the market for auto components in India increased by 25% from US$ 4.1 billion (Rs. 31,116 crores) in 2020-21 to US$ 5.3 billion (Rs. 38,895 crores) in the first half of 2021-22. Therefore, the demand for auto components will drive the market for the automotive sector, resulting in an increasing demand for electronic ceramics. Technological innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the electronic ceramics market. Major companies operating in the electronic ceramics market are focused on providing technologically-advanced products to meet fast-growing industry demand and strengthen their market position. These companies are implementing next-generation electronic ceramics technologies into their products, such as piezoelectric material, circuit carriers, actuators, sensors, fiber optics, and others, to provide mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability to electronic equipment. The countries covered in the electronic ceramics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. Key Topics Covered:
KYOCERA Corporation Investments
17 Investments
KYOCERA Corporation has made 17 investments. Their latest investment was in AuB as part of their Unattributed VC on June 6, 2022.

KYOCERA Corporation Investments Activity

Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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6/1/2022 | Unattributed VC | AuB | $2.31M | Yes | 2 | |
5/17/2021 | Series E | 24M Technologies | $56.8M | No | 8 | |
5/13/2021 | Series C | Axelspace | $23.8M | Yes | 12 | |
2/9/2021 | Series B | |||||
12/21/2020 | Series A |
Date | 6/1/2022 | 5/17/2021 | 5/13/2021 | 2/9/2021 | 12/21/2020 |
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Round | Unattributed VC | Series E | Series C | Series B | Series A |
Company | AuB | 24M Technologies | Axelspace | ||
Amount | $2.31M | $56.8M | $23.8M | ||
New? | Yes | No | Yes | ||
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Sources | 2 | 8 | 12 |
KYOCERA Corporation Portfolio Exits
4 Portfolio Exits
KYOCERA Corporation has 4 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Tripwire on May 10, 2011.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
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5/10/2011 | Acq - Fin | ||||
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KYOCERA Corporation Acquisitions
17 Acquisitions
KYOCERA Corporation acquired 17 companies. Their latest acquisition was KYOCERA SLD Laser on November 12, 2020.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
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11/12/2020 | Other Venture Capital | Acquired | 4 | |||
2/21/2020 | Merger | 1 | ||||
5/30/2019 | Acquired Unit | 2 | ||||
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Date | 11/12/2020 | 2/21/2020 | 5/30/2019 | 5/7/2019 | 2/4/2019 |
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Note | Acquired | Merger | Acquired Unit | ||
Sources | 4 | 1 | 2 |
KYOCERA Corporation Partners & Customers
10 Partners and customers
KYOCERA Corporation has 10 strategic partners and customers. KYOCERA Corporation recently partnered with WiLAN on March 3, 2022.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
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3/31/2022 | Licensor | Canada | WiLAN - WiLAN and Kyocera Enter New Wireless License WiLAN , a Quarterhill Inc. company , is one of the most successful patent monetization companies in the world and partners with ITS customers to unlock the value of intellectual property through various patent monetization models . | 3 | |
1/13/2022 | Partner | United States | Rambus collaborates with Kyocera to improve printer security Rambus collaborates with Kyocera to improve printer security | 1 | |
1/11/2022 | Vendor | United States | Kyocera Selects Rambus for IoT Security - Rambus That 's why Kyocera selected the FIPS 140-2 CMVP-certified Rambus RT-130 Root of Trust , and AES-IP-38 AES Accelerator to secure their multi-function products . | 1 | |
11/16/2021 | Partner | ||||
11/2/2021 | Client |
Date | 3/31/2022 | 1/13/2022 | 1/11/2022 | 11/16/2021 | 11/2/2021 |
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Type | Licensor | Partner | Vendor | Partner | Client |
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Country | Canada | United States | United States | ||
News Snippet | WiLAN - WiLAN and Kyocera Enter New Wireless License WiLAN , a Quarterhill Inc. company , is one of the most successful patent monetization companies in the world and partners with ITS customers to unlock the value of intellectual property through various patent monetization models . | Rambus collaborates with Kyocera to improve printer security Rambus collaborates with Kyocera to improve printer security | Kyocera Selects Rambus for IoT Security - Rambus That 's why Kyocera selected the FIPS 140-2 CMVP-certified Rambus RT-130 Root of Trust , and AES-IP-38 AES Accelerator to secure their multi-function products . | ||
Sources | 3 | 1 | 1 |
KYOCERA Corporation Service Providers
2 Service Providers
KYOCERA Corporation has 2 service provider relationships
Service Provider | Associated Rounds | Provider Type | Service Type |
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Acquired | Investment Bank | Financial Advisor | |
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Associated Rounds | Acquired | |
Provider Type | Investment Bank | |
Service Type | Financial Advisor |
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