When was Brose founded?

Brose was founded in 1908 and raised its 1st funding round 107 years after it was founded.

Where is Brose located?

Brose is headquartered in Coburg, Germany. It is registered at Auburn Hills, Michigan.

How many employees does Brose have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Brose is 9586.

Is Brose a funded company?

Brose is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 10 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on 2015.

When was the latest funding round of Brose?

Brose's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Mar 24, 2023, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Brose rank among its competitors?

Brose ranks 40th amongst 6495 active competitors, of which 50 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was BorgWarner, which secured $5M in Mar, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Brose?

Brose's top competitors include Uno Minda, Cooper Standard and Faurecia. Among them, BorgWarner secured the most recent funding round in March, 2025.

Brose - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Company specializes in the development and production of mechatronic components and systems. Manufactures parts such as door systems, windows regulator, systems for liftgates, closure systems, drives and electronic systems, seat structures, seat components, systems for transmission applications and engine cooling, drives for comfort and safety for four-wheeler. Clientele includes BMW, Fiat, Audi, Bentley, Honda.

Website: www.brose.com/de-de/
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Email ID: *****@brose.com
Phone Number: +49 **********
Registered Address: Auburn Hills, Michigan

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1908

Location

Coburg, Germany

Stage

Funding Raised

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Mar 24, 2023, $*****

Investors

Europa & 3 more

Ranked

40^th among 6495 active competitors

Employee Count

9,586 as on Aug 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Tset & 1 more

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Uno Minda & 7118 more

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Brose is associated with 8 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG CIN: HRA2042 , Germany, Active	Aug 25, 1919	€1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2022)	-
Brose SE CIN: HRB11000 , Germany, Active	Nov 28, 2022	€0 - €1M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	5 (As on Dec 31, 2021)
BrosNet International GmbH CIN: HRB97511 , Germany, Active	Nov 25, 2016	-	-
RSG-AUTO, spol. s r.o. CIN: 60723149 , Czech Republic, Active	Oct 04, 1994	-	-
www.vech.cz spol. s r.o. CIN: 28361245 , Czech Republic, Active	Mar 05, 2008	-	-
BROSE (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED CIN: 0215553000201 , Thailand, Active	Jan 13, 2010	$50M - $100M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
BROSE INDIA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U35914PN2006PTC139773 , India, Active	Jun 02, 2006	₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	719 (As on May 01, 2026)
BROSE NORTH AMERICA, INC. CIN: 382149164 , United States, Active	Dec 26, 999	-	2508 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

Brose has raised funding over 10 rounds. Its first funding round was on 2015. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Mar 24, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Brose has 4 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Brose:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 24, 2023	3233290	Grant (prize money)	4855365	1091212	5901236	2728168
Oct 21, 2021	9501367	Grant (prize money)	1672072	2048405	4975206	BAFA
Jun 21, 2021	5447281	Grant (prize money)	6593519	2078924	9610626	slovensko.sk

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The founders of Brose is Max Brose. Stefan Krug and Kurt Sauernheimer are the CEOs of Brose.

Here are the details of Brose's key team members:

Max Brose: Former Founder of Brose.
Kurt Sauernheimer: CEO of Brose.

Brose's Board of Directors

Brose's board has 2 active members. Denis Stefan Royle and Reza Ray Merzai are independent board members.

Here is the list of Brose's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
Denis Stefan Royle	Independent board member	-	Current	-
ryhbpzk	Independent board member	-	Current	5y 9m

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Brose's employee count trend

Brose has 9,586 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Brose's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Brose include Uno Minda, Cooper Standard and Faurecia. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Brose, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Uno Minda 1958, Gurugram (India), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components and systems for original equipment manufacturers	$260M	Motilal Oswal Private Equity, Kotak Mahindra Bank ... & 7 others	73/100
2nd	Cooper Standard 1960, Novi (United States), Acquired	Global supplier of sealing, fluid handling systems, and material science solutions	$51.1M	-	69/100
3rd	Faurecia 1997, Nanterre (France), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components and systems	-	NUMA, PSA Group & 3 others	68/100
4th	CIE Automotive 2002, Bilbao (Spain), Public	Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and tier 1 companies	$16.3M	Kedaara, Ainos Holdings & 19 others	68/100
5th	Motherson Group 1975, Noida (India), Late Stage	Manufactures electrical distribution systems for automobiles	-	Nepean Capital, India Capital Growth & 2 others	67/100
6th	Varroc 1990, Aurangabad (India), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components	$50.1M	Tata Opportunities Fund, Kotak Mahindra Bank ... & 3 others	67/100
7th	Continental 1871, Hannover (Germany), Public	Manufacturer & supplier of tires, brake systems, chassis, safety, and power train components	-	Europa, Economy And Finance & 4 others	66/100
8th	Valeo 1923, Paris (France), Public	Provider of a global automotive supplier providing a range of products and services to automakers, with a focus on innovation and technology in the field of mobility	-	Europa, Economy And Finance & 2 others	65/100
9th	BorgWarner 1928, Auburn Hills (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of multiple automotive parts and accessories	-	Michigan Economic Development, Europa & 2 others	65/100
10th	Hutchinson 1853, Paris (France), Acquired	Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components	-	Europa, Economy And Finance & 1 others	64/100
40th	Brose 1908, Coburg (Germany), Funding Raised	Company specializes in the development and production of mechatronic components and systems	-	Europa, BAFA & 2 others	56/100