Segoma Overview
Segoma develops advanced technological photography solutions for the diamond industry. Segomas three-dimensional photography machines provide purchasers with all of the necessary visual information, including color, clarity, transparency, and cut. The 360 photos allow customers to inspect the diamonds with almost the same precision as viewing them in person. This process of photography and online sharing enables a more efficient global supply chain. The companys laboratories are located in the worlds main diamond exchanges in Mumbai, New York, and Ramat Gan, which allows the diamonds to be delivered and returned the next business day. Segoma has been part of the R2NET R&D development center in Israel since 2015.
Latest News
growth-positive
Signet Buys Jamesallen.Com A
Signet Jewelers Limited is acquiring R2Net, the owner of JamesAllen.com and Segoma Imaging Technologies, for $328 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition aims to enhance Signets digital capabilities and create a seamless customer shopping experience. R2Nets innovative technologies, including 360° Diamond Display Technology and Virtual Ring Sizer, will be implemented across Signets physical and online retail platforms. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Following the acquisition, R2Net brands will operate as an independent division of Signet, and the current leadership team will remain intact.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Francisco Partners set to buy half of R2Net
US private equity fund Francisco Partners is set to acquire 50% of Israeli company R2Net at a valuation of $300 million. R2Net operates the James Allen website selling jewelry and diamonds. Venture capital fund Israel Growth Partners (IGP) is slated to sell all of its shares in the deal for $75 million. R2Net has also acquired two companies: Segoma and Brio Animation Studios. R2Net provides ecommerce services to the Sears retail chain and has a cooperative venture with Signet, the worlds largest jewelry retailer.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Segoma Acquired By JamesAllen For $18M
Segoma, an Israeli company specializing in 3D pictures of diamonds and jewelry, has been acquired by JamesAllen, an online jewelry retailer. The acquisition was valued at NIS 70 million ($18 million). Segomas patented platform for capturing 3D images of precious stones and jewelry items has been used by JamesAllen in the past. Segoma was founded in 2012 and has collaborated with JamesAllen to photograph around 400,000 precious stones using their unique method.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Millennials Spurring Online Diamond Sales Growth
R2Net, an ecommerce platform for diamond jewelry, recently received a $25 million investment from Israel Growth Partners. The CEO of R2Net, Oded Edelman, discusses the prospects for online retail in the diamond industry and what sets James Allen apart from its competitors. James Allen prides itself on being a luxury brand, with a focus on product quality, proprietary visualization technology, and excellent customer service. Edelman does not see eBay as a competitor in the luxury space. R2Net plans to expand to markets outside the U.S., particularly South America and China. The company aims to grow the diamond consumer market, especially among younger consumers who are increasingly shifting to online purchases.
Investment
| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | Undisclosed |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 0 |
| Investors | 0 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.segoma.com |
Locations
Ha-Menofim St 10, Herzliya, Israel
Photos & Videos
3 item(s)
Segoma Business
Business models
B2B2C, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics SolutionsTarget Customer
Commerce & RetailConsumer GoodsJewelryCore Technology
Simulation & ImagingTags (5)
diamondsimage-processing3d-imagingoptronicsvisual-inspectionGeographic Markets
GlobalSegoma Financials
Undisclosed
Total funding
—
Capital raised
Undisclosed
Last funding
Acquired
Funding stage
0
Total rounds
0
Investors
Public Offering / Exit
MNAEvent
Feb 2015
$18M
Segoma Lifecycle
All Events
MNAEvent
Feb 2015
$18M
Segoma News
4 articles
growth-positive
Signet Buys Jamesallen.Com A
Signet Jewelers Limited is acquiring R2Net, the owner of JamesAllen.com and Segoma Imaging Technologies, for $328 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition aims to enhance Signets digital capabilities and create a seamless customer shopping experience. R2Nets innovative technologies, including 360° Diamond Display Technology and Virtual Ring Sizer, will be implemented across Signets physical and online retail platforms. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Following the acquisition, R2Net brands will operate as an independent division of Signet, and the current leadership team will remain intact.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Francisco Partners set to buy half of R2Net
US private equity fund Francisco Partners is set to acquire 50% of Israeli company R2Net at a valuation of $300 million. R2Net operates the James Allen website selling jewelry and diamonds. Venture capital fund Israel Growth Partners (IGP) is slated to sell all of its shares in the deal for $75 million. R2Net has also acquired two companies: Segoma and Brio Animation Studios. R2Net provides ecommerce services to the Sears retail chain and has a cooperative venture with Signet, the worlds largest jewelry retailer.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Segoma Acquired By JamesAllen For $18M
Segoma, an Israeli company specializing in 3D pictures of diamonds and jewelry, has been acquired by JamesAllen, an online jewelry retailer. The acquisition was valued at NIS 70 million ($18 million). Segomas patented platform for capturing 3D images of precious stones and jewelry items has been used by JamesAllen in the past. Segoma was founded in 2012 and has collaborated with JamesAllen to photograph around 400,000 precious stones using their unique method.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Millennials Spurring Online Diamond Sales Growth
R2Net, an ecommerce platform for diamond jewelry, recently received a $25 million investment from Israel Growth Partners. The CEO of R2Net, Oded Edelman, discusses the prospects for online retail in the diamond industry and what sets James Allen apart from its competitors. James Allen prides itself on being a luxury brand, with a focus on product quality, proprietary visualization technology, and excellent customer service. Edelman does not see eBay as a competitor in the luxury space. R2Net plans to expand to markets outside the U.S., particularly South America and China. The company aims to grow the diamond consumer market, especially among younger consumers who are increasingly shifting to online purchases.
Investment
Segoma Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 54 |
| Team members | 3 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 100/100 |
| Missing | funding rounds, markets |
| BI Verification | Natalia Golczar |
| Registrar ID | 514732593 |
| Crunchbase | segoma |
| Phone | +97299740040 |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-05-31T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2013-03-15T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |
| Status detail | Acquired by R2Net, Inc. - JamesAllen.com on Feb, 2015 |