Erik Eschen, Founder of VACUUMSCHMELZE

About Erik Eschen

Dr. Erik Eschen is the CEO of VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (VAC), a German materials science company. He has held this position since 2016 and in 2024, he announced the company secured $335 million in debt financing to build a manufacturing facility in South Carolina.

Erik Eschen at a glance

• Company: VACUUMSCHMELZE
• Total raised: $335M
• Latest round: Growth
• Investors: Ara Partners
• Location: Hanau, Germany

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