X-Rite - About the company
X-Rite is an acquired company based in Grand Rapids (United States), founded in 1958. It operates as a Provider of color management solutions and measurement technologies. X-Rite has raised $155M in funding from One Equity Partners. The company has 1153 active competitors, including 5 funded and 135 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Hempel, Sherwin Williams and Akzo Nobel.
Company Details
Provider of color management solutions and measurement technologies. It offers spectrophotometers, color analysis software, and calibration tools for various industries including print and packaging, automotive, plastics, and textiles. The company provides services such as color formulation, quality control, and appearance assessment. Its product portfolio includes handheld and benchtop spectrophotometers, inline measurement systems, and digital color standards. Training and support are also offered to ensure clients effectively utilize the technology.
- Website
- www.xrite.com/
- Social
- Registered Address
- Station Plaza Unit No. B/25, Station Road Bhandup (W), Mumbai City, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400078
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1958
Location
Grand Rapids, United States
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$155M in 1 round
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
6th among 1153 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2011
Employee Count
3,801 as on Jun 30, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Danaher (Apr 10, 2012)
Legal entities associated with X-Rite
X-Rite is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
X-RITE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74120MH2011FTC216709 , India, Active | Apr 26, 2011 | ₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - | |
X Rite Inc CIN: 790818 , United States, Active | $100M - $500M (As on Dec 31, 2011) | - | - |
X-Rite's acquisition details
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X-Rite's funding and investors
X-Rite has raised a total funding of $155M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a PE round on Oct 28, 2008 for $*****. 3 investors participated in its latest round. X-Rite has 4 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of X-Rite:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 28, 2008 | 9444984 | PE | 2008450 | 3286514 | 7461583 | 4767596 |
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X-Rite's founders and board of directors
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X-Rite has 3,801 employees as of Jun 26. Here is X-Rite's employee count trend over the years:
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X-Rite's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of X-Rite include Hempel, Sherwin Williams and Akzo Nobel. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of X-Rite, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Developer and supplier of protective coatings | - | 69/100 | ||
2nd |  Sherwin Williams 1866, Cleveland (United States), Public | Manufacturer of paints, coatings, stains, and related supplies and equipment | - | - | 68/100 |
3rd | Akzo Nobel 1994, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Acquired | Manufacturer & supplier of decorative paints, metal, wood, powder, and other coatings | - | 66/100 | |
4th |  Asian Paints 1942, Mumbai (India), Public | Manufacturer of industrial and decorative paints | - | - | 65/100 |
5th | PPG 1883, Pittsburgh (United States), Public | Producer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials | - | 64/100 | |
6th | X-Rite 1958, Grand Rapids (United States), Acquired | Provider of color management solutions and measurement technologies | $155M | 61/100 | |
7th | Shalimar Paints 1902, Delhi (India), Public | Manufacturer of protective coatings | - | - | 59/100 |
8th | Kansai Nerolac 1920, Mumbai (India), Public | Manufacturer of industrial and decorative paints | - | - | 57/100 |
9th | Manufacturer of paints and coating materials | - | 56/100 | ||
10th | Berger Paints 1923, Kolkata (India), Acquired | Manufacturer & Supplier of Decorative Paints | - | 55/100 |
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X-Rite's Investments and acquisitions
X-Rite has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to X-Rite
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News related to X-Rite
Filter this listMedia has covered X-Rite for a total of 13 events in the last 1 year, 9 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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X-Rite Pantone Launches Offset360 to Modernize Offset Pressroom Color Controlpiworld.com•Jun 09, 2026•X-Rite
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X-Rite Pantone Appoints Cindy Cooperman as VP and General Manager of Pantonepiworld.com•Feb 02, 2026•X-Rite
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X-Rite acquires Rutherford Graphic Products’ select assetsPackaging Gateway•Nov 10, 2025•X-Rite, Rutherford
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X-Rite Expands Judge LED from Light Booths to Harmony Rooms for Accurate Color EvaluationPR Newswire•Oct 14, 2025•X-Rite
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X-Rite Adds New Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors Color Library to PantoneLIVEPR Newswire•Sep 22, 2025•X-Rite
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Sun Chemical and X-Rite Expand PantoneLIVE for Aluminum Can PackagingPackaging Strategies•Sep 09, 2025•Sun Chemical, X-Rite
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X-Rite Showcases Color Innovations and Digital Workflows at Plastics and Coatings EventsCoatings World•Sep 05, 2025•X-Rite
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X-Rite & Esko Partner to Accelerate Packaging Lead Times at Labelexpo EuropePR Newswire•Sep 02, 2025•X-Rite, Esko
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X-Rite Partners with Esko to Bring AI-Powered Color Matching to Digital Packaging at Esko World 2025
WhatTheyThink•Jun 04, 2025•X-Rite, Esko
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