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Key people at SMS Group.
SMS Group was founded in 1871 by Samuel Hargestam (Co-Founder).
SMS Group provides plant construction and mechanical engineering for the global metals industry. It designs and builds comprehensive systems for iron, steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals, covering casting, rolling, forging, and extrusion processes. Its technical approach integrates advanced automation and digital solutions, optimizing production efficiency and plant operations worldwide.
The company’s origins trace to 1871 when Carl Eberhard Weiss founded a small forging business in Siegen, Germany. This tool manufacturing venture evolved over a century through industrial development. Today, SMS Group, a family-owned enterprise, stands on a long heritage of German metallurgical engineering excellence and innovation.
SMS Group supports global metal producers across the lifecycle of their industrial plants. Its vision drives the metals industry toward a sustainable, carbon-neutral future. The company actively innovates in climate-friendly production methods, aiming to facilitate greener metallurgical processes for its diverse clientele.
Key people at SMS Group.
SMS Group has 4 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $105.1M Series A in Stegra in May 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2021 | Stegra | $105.1M Series A | — | Altor, ANE Uggla, Cristina Stenbeck, Daniel EK, Robert Maersk Uggla, Bilstein Group, Markus Schäfer, Exor, FAM, Petter Odhnoff, Kingspan, Marcegaglia, Anders Williamsson, Stena Metall Finans, Carl Erik Lagercrantz |
| Nov 1, 2018 | OMEICOS Therapeutics | $19.0M Series C | Forbion | High Tech Grunderfonds, IBB Ventures, KFW, Remiges Ventures, The Falck Revocable Trust, Christian Schneider |
| Mar 1, 2017 | OMEICOS Therapeutics | $8.8M Series B | SMS Group, Christian Schneider | Ascension Ventures, High Tech Grunderfonds, IBB Ventures, KFW, The Falck Revocable Trust |
| Apr 15, 2015 | OMEICOS Therapeutics | $7.2M Grant / Series A | Christian Schneider | Ascension Ventures, DR. Martin Pfister, UTE Mercker, KFW |
SMS Group was founded in 1871 by Samuel Hargestam (Co-Founder).
