EQT Has Acquired Zemax

About Zemax

• Zemax is a leading global provider of optical and illumination design software used to develop a range of products including space telescopes, augmented reality glasses, LIDAR in autonomous vehicles, smartphone cameras and biomedical imaging devices
• Zemax virtual prototyping tools include OpticStudio, the industry-leading optical design software, and LensMechanix, a unique application that allows mechanical engineers to package optical systems in CAD software
• Zemax enables its customers to more efficiently and accurately design optical components through its physics-based optimization and design software, resulting in faster time-to-market and reduced production and development costs while streamlining the workflow and communication between optical and mechanical engineers
• Founded in 1990, Zemax is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington with over 80 employees in the US, Europe and Asia
• Zemax was previously backed by Arlington Capital Partners

About EQT

• EQT is a leading investment firm with approximately EUR 50 billion in raised capital across 27 funds
• EQT has portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees
• EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership