Acquisition · AI & Deep Tech

HORIBA India acquires Pristine Deeptech to boost R&D

By Startup Enthusiast · 3 February 2026

What they do

Pristine Deeptech is a Gujarat-based startup specializing in lab-grown diamonds and vacuum technologies

HORIBA India acquired 100% of the company to establish a dedicated R&D hub in Ahmedabad

The deal supports India's Make in India initiative by focusing on high-value intellectual property creation

HORIBA India has acquired 100% stake in Pristine Deeptech Private Limited.
The acquisition makes Pristine a wholly owned subsidiary of HORIBA India.
The deal establishes a dedicated R&D hub in Ahmedabad, India.
Pristine specializes in lab-grown diamonds and vacuum technologies for industrial applications.
Focus areas include diamond-based semiconductors, quantum research, and advanced materials.
The move aligns with India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
The strategy aims to drive high-value IP creation within the country.
Dr. Rajeev Gautam highlighted the strategic importance of this expansion for HORIBA.

The acquisition strengthens HORIBA's presence in the deep-tech semiconductor sector.
It leverages Pristine's specialized expertise in diamond-based analytical solutions.
The deal supports national goals for self-reliance in advanced manufacturing.

Pristine Deeptech focuses on lab-grown diamonds and vacuum technologies.
The company develops diamond-based semiconductors for advanced electronic applications.
Research includes work in quantum research and advanced materials science.
They provide analytical and measurement solutions for industrial clients.
HORIBA India operates verticals in Energy/Environment, Bio/Healthcare, and Materials/Semiconductors.
The global HORIBA Group is known for emission measurement systems.
Their product range includes mass flow controllers and Raman spectroscopy tools.
The new hub will integrate Pristine's tech into HORIBA's broader portfolio.
This expands HORIBA's capabilities in high-performance material analysis.

The new R&D hub will operate from Ahmedabad, India.
Pristine will continue its focus on diamond-based semiconductors and quantum research.
The team will support HORIBA's Materials/Semiconductors vertical growth.