- Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway for $6B, May 2013
About
Stef Wertheimer was an Israeli billionaire industrialist, investor, philanthropist, and politician. He was best known for founding ISCAR Metalworking Company in 1952, which became a world leader in precision carbide metalworking tools and was later acquired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Wertheimer was also a visionary behind the establishment of several industrial parks in Israel, including Tefen, Tel Hai, Dalton, Lavon, Omer, and Nazareth, with the goal of fostering economic growth, job creation, and coexistence. He served as a member of the Knesset from 1977 to 1981 and was a recipient of the Israel Prize in 1991 for his contributions to society and the state.
Portfolio
Investment activity
1 portfolio exit on record.
Portfolio by sector
Q&A
- What is Stef Wertheimer's primary investment focus by sector?
- Stef Wertheimer has focused on the Industrial Technologies sector, with one portfolio company and one exit in this area.
- Can you name a notable exit for Stef Wertheimer?
- A notable exit for Stef Wertheimer is Netzer Precision Motion Sensors, which was acquired by SICK for $11M in January 2006.
- What is the most recent investment activity for Stef Wertheimer?
- Stef Wertheimer's most recent recorded investment activity was in August 2002.
- What is the most recent exit activity for Stef Wertheimer?
- Stef Wertheimer's most recent recorded exit activity was in 2006.
- Which company is a key part of Stef Wertheimer's portfolio?
- Netzer Precision Motion Sensors, a company specializing in advanced encoder technology, is a key part of Stef Wertheimer's portfolio.
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 1952 |
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Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway 2013-05 $6.0B
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Patents
| EPO | 1 |
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