HORIBA acquires Pristine Deeptech for undisclosed sum

HORIBA India Private Limited has completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Gujarat-based Pristine Deeptech Private Limited, making the R&D-driven startup a wholly owned subsidiary, effective January 14, 2026.

The acquisition strengthens HORIBA’s capabilities in lab-grown diamond technologies for semiconductor and quantum research and marks a key step in building a dedicated advanced-materials R&D hub in India.

Pristine Deeptech is engaged in research and development related to the use of lab-grown diamond as a material in semiconductor and quantum applications.

HORIBA said the acquisition will allow it to build on Pristine Deeptech’s expertise in diamond research and vacuum technologies, alongside its own analytical and measurement capabilities, including Raman spectroscopy. The combined capabilities are expected to enable end-to-end support, from lab-grown diamond R&D to the development of manufacturing equipment and analytical solutions, supporting wider adoption of advanced materials such as diamond wafers.

As part of the integration, HORIBA plans to accelerate the development of diamond-based components, including sensors, with a view to commercialisation. These components may be used within HORIBA’s own products as well as offered as standalone products to external customers. The company also intends to expand its local R&D footprint by progressively enhancing the role of HORIBA India as a core hub for advanced materials and semiconductor research within the group.

Hideyuki Koishi, Director and General Manager (Group Strategy Division), HORIBA Ltd, and Chairman, HORIBA India, said, “We are delighted to partner with Pristine Deeptech Private Limited to establish our R&D facility in India.  The strategic partnership represents a big step towards strengthening our capabilities in advanced materials and semiconductors. With this, we will be focusing on innovation and strengthening our R&D capabilities in the market. The partnership reinforces our commitment to the Indian market and focuses on delivering solutions that contribute meaningfully to technological progress and society.”

Dr. Rajeev Gautam, President, HORIBA India Private Limited, said, “Aligned with the India’s vision of Atmanirbhar bharat/Make in India, our partnership with Pristine Deeptech is a strategic step to strengthen HORIBA’s R&D capabilities focused on analytical and measurement solutions for advanced materials for the region and beyond. With this, we are reinforcing our long-term vision and reaffirming our commitment to innovation, localization, and talent development in the market. India’s development in advanced deep technology and materials science align seamlessly with HORIBA’s global vision of delivering high-precision solutions that enable scientific and industrial progress. This marks a new phase in our global innovation journey of developing technologies that will shape future markets worldwide.”