Prime Highlights

• HORIBA India has acquired 100% of Pristine Deeptech, making the Gujarat-based startup a fully owned subsidiary to strengthen advanced materials and diamond technology research.
• The acquisition aims to establish a local R&D hub in India, combining Pristine Deeptech’s expertise in lab-grown diamonds with HORIBA’s analytical and measurement technologies.

Key Facts

• Pristine Deeptech specializes in lab-grown diamonds for semiconductors and quantum technology, as well as vacuum technologies for advanced materials research.
• HORIBA India, established in 2006, employs around 500 people and operates across energy, bio-healthcare, and semiconductor segments, with a focus on expanding R&D and innovation in India.

Background

HORIBA India Private Limited, part of the Japan-based HORIBA Group, has acquired 100% of the shares of Pristine Deeptech Private Limited. This makes the Gujarat-based company a fully owned subsidiary. HORIBA aims to use this acquisition to improve its diamond-based technologies and grow its research and development in India.

Pristine Deeptech is a research-driven startup. It uses lab-grown diamonds in semiconductors and quantum technology. The company also develops vacuum technologies, which are essential for advanced materials research. By bringing Pristine Deeptech fully into its fold, HORIBA plans to combine this specialised knowledge with its own analytical and measurement technologies.

The acquisition will help establish a local R&D hub focused on advanced materials and diamond technologies. HORIBA said the move will support innovation across the semiconductor value chain and enhance its ability to deliver high-end analytical and measurement solutions for global markets.

HORIBA and Pristine Deeptech have been working together since 2023. The long-term collaboration has now evolved into a full acquisition, giving HORIBA a stronger local research footprint in India. The company sees India as an important centre for future innovation, supported by the country’s expanding industrial and research ecosystem.

HORIBA focuses heavily on research and development worldwide. Since the 1990s, it has set up R&D centres in countries like France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company is investing more in India to create global innovation hubs.

HORIBA India was established in 2006 and operates across energy and environment, bio and healthcare, and materials and semiconductor segments. The company employs around 500 people and has reported steady growth in recent years.