Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised grant, Oct 2018
Total raised
$356K
Stage
Mature
Founded
1994
Headcount
23
HQ
Kiryat Gat, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
Acktar is a global leader in the development and production of proprietary black light-absorbing coatings based on vacuum deposition technologies. These ecologically clean coatings offer unique optical and surface properties, replacing traditional processes that are sources of pollutants and toxic substances. Acktar's products are used for stray light suppression, emissivity management, and laser energy control in various high-performance optical systems and demanding environments, including aerospace, optics/photonics, semiconductor, electronics, automotive, biotechnology, and medical devices.
Funding history · 1 round · $356K total
2018-10
Grant
Undisclosed
reconcile
Headcount over time
From 2 (2020-04) to 30 (2026-01) · +28 (+1400%) · 4 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Acktar's primary business?
- Acktar develops and produces optical black coatings for light absorption, super black materials, and blackening for opto-mechanical components, primarily for light suppression applications.
- When was Acktar founded?
- Acktar was founded in January 1994.
- Where is Acktar's headquarters located?
- Acktar's headquarters is located in Kiryat Gat, Israel.
- What are some key applications of Acktar's technology?
- Acktar's technology is used for light-trapping applications in lens housings, light baffles, IR sensors, and UV sensors, and they are a supplier for many ESA and NASA projects.
- What is Acktar's primary sector?
- Acktar's primary sector is Industrial Technologies.
- Does Acktar have international offices or subsidiaries?
- Yes, Acktar has offices or subsidiaries in the USA (Fremont, CA), Germany (Naumburg), Japan (Tokyo), China (Beijing), France (Vanves), South Korea (Suwon), and Taiwan (Taipei City).
- What is Acktar's current product stage?
- Acktar's product is in the 'released' stage.
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & Applications
Technologies
SensingSWIRMaterials & Substances
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAerospace
Business model
B2BB2G
Highlights
1 Patents
Tags
nanotechnologysurface-and-coatingsaerospaceastronauticsenvironmental-technologiesspace-tech
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | acktar.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/69254113 | |
| facebook.com/Acktar-143757935772770 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCvDIOSXwDPs1TCWchhCwxDg |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q30254986 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | ACKTAR LTD. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Employees (exact) | 23 |
| Offices | China; Naumburg (Saale); Fremont; Chiyoda City; Vanves; Suwon; Taiwan |
| Wikidata QID | Q30254986 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 16 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | acktar.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q30254986 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 24 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 511926255 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 1994-01-24 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — annual_report (1), shares_capital (2) |
| Registered address | טופז 19 קריית גת |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-18 | דו~ח שנתי |
| 2025-12-10 | הגדלה של הון רשום |
| 2025-12-10 | הקצאת מניות |