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Key people at Dorcas.
Dorcas was founded in 1980 by Dirk-Jan Groot (Founder).
Dorcas designs and manufactures advanced electromechanical opening systems, providing a comprehensive suite of products including electric strikes, electromechanical and electromagnetic locks, access control systems, and door operators. The company leverages an active research, development, and innovation department to integrate the latest technologies, ensuring agility in product adaptation and a consistent focus on quality and customized solutions across its manufacturing processes. This technical approach allows them to offer a wide array of specialized security components.
The company was established in 1971 in Siete Aguas, Spain, by Don José Vicente Ibáñez and a group of partners. Their founding vision centered on addressing the growing market need for reliable electromechanical security solutions, embodying a philosophy of unity and perseverance. Don José Vicente Ibáñez instilled a foundational ethos that continues to guide Dorcas, with leadership transitions, such as his son Pablo Ibáñez becoming CEO in 2011, maintaining this core philosophy while driving expansion.
Dorcas serves a global clientele spanning over 70 countries across five continents, providing robust access control and door security solutions for diverse applications. The company’s long-term vision is to remain at the forefront of the industry by continuously innovating and expanding its product portfolio, striving to deliver entirely effective solutions that meet evolving market demands for safety and efficiency worldwide.
Dorcas was founded in 1980 by Dirk-Jan Groot (Founder).
Key people at Dorcas.
Dorcas has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Series C in The News Lens in June 2018.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2018 | The News Lens | $3.0M Series C | — | Gideon YU, Prefix Capital, Charles Huang, Kevin LIN, Steve Zhao, Hazel Asset Management, North Base Media, Walden International |