Kappa Optronics GmbH
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Kappa Optronics GmbH - overview
Established
1978
Location
-, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Defence
About
Founded in 1978 in Germany, Kappa Optronics GmbH develops specialized vision systems primarily for defense and autonomous applications. In August 2025, Theon International Plc agreed to acquire Kappa Optronics GmbH from Afinum Management and Omos Equity Partners. As of August 2025, the company is led by its CEO, Sebastian Vreemann. Kappa Optronics specializes in advanced vision systems and safety compliance solutions.
They develop application-specific cameras and vision systems tailored for defense mobility and autonomous machines, ensuring functionality in day and night operations. Their product range includes robust vision systems, such as board-level and glass-to-glass cameras, designed for demanding environments. Kappa serves a global clientele, including defense contractors and aerospace firms across North America, Europe, and Asia, maintaining strict adherence to certification standards like SIL 2, ASIL-B, and ISO 26262. The company's revenue model focuses on B2B transactions within defense and aerospace sectors, involving direct sales of vision systems and integrated solutions tailored to client specifications, supported by maintenance and service agreements.
Kappa Optronics plans to enhance its product offerings with the introduction of new vision systems aimed at improving operational capabilities in challenging environments.
Current Investors
Afinum Management, Omos Equity Partners
Primary Industry
Defence
Sub Industries
Aerospace, Defence, Electronic Components, Engineering Software
Website
www.kappa-optronics.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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Kappa Optronics GmbH - timeline of key events
Kappa Optronics GmbH - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2011 | Apr 30, 2012 | Apr 30, 2013 | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | 15,521,636.3 | 10,500,261.7 | 14,872,326.1 | 20,720,413.1 | 20,020,410.3 | 21,609,368.7 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 39.3% | (3.4%) | 7.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,881,274.9 | 2,195,900.9 | 2,781,246.6 | 1,924,654.7 | 2,182,428.1 | (4,410.1) | (276,029.4) | (1,320,125.7) | 2,222,850.5 | 2,301,914.3 | 1,814,314.4 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 1,418,128.6 | 1,665,736.4 | 2,128,384.7 | 1,205,937.6 | 1,349,630.4 | (1,000,157.3) | (1,214,370.3) | (2,703,225.2) | 884,319 | 1,024,302.4 | 472,267 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | - | - | - | - | - | (6.4%) | (11.6%) | (18.2%) | 4.3% | 5.1% | 2.2% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | - | - | - | - | - | (0.0%) | (2.6%) | (8.9%) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 758,987.2 | 1,050,733.1 | 1,317,826.3 | 623,848.1 | 773,245.9 | (1,612,046.5) | (1,506,033.4) | (3,130,427.1) | 891,657.7 | 529,313.2 | 19,079.5 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | - | - | - | - | - | (10.4%) | (14.3%) | (21.0%) | 4.3% | 2.6% | 0.1% | - | - | - |
Kappa Optronics GmbH - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Announced | Kappa Optronics GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Kappa Optronics GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Unspecified Exit | Completed | Kappa Optronics GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | Kappa Optronics GmbH | - |
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Kappa Optronics GmbH - employee data
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