What is Galeatea's primary focus?

Galeatea develops patented technology for the optimal planning of rough diamonds through the accurate detection of flaws.

When was Galeatea founded?

Galeatea was founded in September 2003.

Who are the founders of Galeatea?

Galeatea was founded by Heim Shlezenger and Ran Ziskind.

What was a significant corporate milestone for Galeatea?

Galeatea was acquired by Sarine Technologies in April 2008, and its products were subsequently integrated into Sarine's capabilities.

What industries does Galeatea serve?

Galeatea serves the diamond industry, with its technology applicable to operational optimization solutions within commerce & retail, consumer goods, and jewelry sectors.

Galeatea

Diamonds Flaw Detection

Industrial Technologies

Acquired (Inactive) by Sarine Technologies on Apr 2008 - closed due to acquisition

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in September 2003 by Heim Shlezenger and Ran Ziskind, Galeatea was acquired by Sarine Technologies in April 2008, leading to the integration of its diamond flaw detection technology.

Business overview

Galeatea specializes in industrial technologies, developing patented solutions for the optimal planning of rough diamonds. Its core technology focuses on the accurate detection of flaws within diamonds. The company primarily serves the diamond industry, operating within the broader sectors of operational optimization solutions, commerce & retail, consumer goods, and jewelry.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What is Galeatea's primary focus?: Galeatea develops patented technology for the optimal planning of rough diamonds through the accurate detection of flaws.
When was Galeatea founded?: Galeatea was founded in September 2003.
Who are the founders of Galeatea?: Galeatea was founded by Heim Shlezenger and Ran Ziskind.
What was a significant corporate milestone for Galeatea?: Galeatea was acquired by Sarine Technologies in April 2008, and its products were subsequently integrated into Sarine's capabilities.
What industries does Galeatea serve?: Galeatea serves the diamond industry, with its technology applicable to operational optimization solutions within commerce & retail, consumer goods, and jewelry sectors.

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Sectors	Industrial Technologies, Operational Optimization Solutions
Target customers	Commerce & Retail, Consumer Goods, Jewelry
Business models	B2B
Tags	inspection-and-testing, industry-4.0, diamonds

Name	Role	Founder
Heim Shlezenger	Founder	yes
Ran Ziskind	Founder	yes