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Benny Landa announced in august 2018 that his company, Landa Digital Printing, had completed a funding round and landed a USD 300 million investment. Based on the new investment in Landa, the company Landa Digital Printing is valued at USD 1.8 billion, reports Times of Israel. German entrepreneur Su

Benny Landa announced in august 2018 that his company, Landa Digital Printing, had completed a funding round and landed a USD 300 million investment. Based on the new investment in Landa, the company Landa Digital Printing is valued at USD 1.8 billion, reports Times of Israel .
German entrepreneur Susanne Klatten, who previously invested USD 100 million in Landa, invested another USD 300 million in this round. After this Ms Klatten owns 46 per cent of the company. Benny Landa remains main owner with a share of 54 per cent.
“My investment reflects my confidence in the technological potential of Landa Digital Printing. Together we can spark the market demand for digital printing solutions,” says Susanne Klatten.
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