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 Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Brose is 9590.

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. Its primary sector is Auto Components. In Germany, the Auto Components sector has seen $437M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Brose rank among its competitors?

Brose ranks 38th amongst 7039 active competitors, of which 56 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, CIE Automotive and Motherson Group. 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

BAFA & 3 more

Ranked

38^th among 7039 active competitors

Employee Count

9,590 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Tset & 1 more

Similar Companies

Uno Minda & 7503 more

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Brose is associated with 8 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
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	8002422	Grant (prize money)	4281179	1816809	2512869	5493826
Oct 21, 2021	8750655	Grant (prize money)	2810988	6863327	4945322	BAFA
Jun 21, 2021	1289831	Grant (prize money)	9148429	2915445	3922495	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	-
ehdxmmu	Independent board member	-	Current	8y 5m

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Brose's employee count trend

Brose has 9,590 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Brose's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Brose include Uno Minda, CIE Automotive and Motherson Group. 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	$12.3M	Motilal Oswal Private Equity, IDFC First Bank ... & 6 others	72/100
2nd	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	69/100
3rd	Motherson Group 1975, Noida (India), Public	Global manufacturing and engineering specialist delivering integrated design, production, and logistics solutions across automotive and life‑science sectors	-	Nepean Capital, India Capital Growth & 1 others	68/100
4th	Endurance Technologies 1985, Aurangabad (India), Public	Automotive components manufacturer specializing in aluminum die-casting, suspension, transmission, and braking systems	$104M	Affirma Capital, Actis	67/100
5th	Varroc 1988, Aurangabad (India), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components	$50M	Tata Opportunities Fund, Nepean Capital & 1 others	67/100
6th	Rane Group 1929, Chennai (India), Public	Manufacturer of safety and critical automotive components for mobility applications	-	Blue River Capital	65/100
7th	MAHLE 1920, Stuttgart (Germany), Public	Manufacturer of automotive cooling, piston systems, and aftermarket components	-	Bundesministerium fur Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, European Investment Bank ... & 5 others	65/100
8th	Schaeffler 1946, Herzogenaurach (Germany), Public	Manufacturer of bearings for the automotive industry	-	Europa, Gov.cz	65/100
9th	BorgWarner 1928, Auburn Hills (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of multiple automotive parts and accessories	-	Michigan Economic Development, Economy And Finance ... & 2 others	64/100
10th	DENSO 1949, Kariya (Japan), Public	Manufacturer and supplier of auto components	-	OSTI, Europa & 1 others	64/100
38th	Brose 1908, Coburg (Germany), Funding Raised	Company specializes in the development and production of mechatronic components and systems	-	BAFA, slovensko.sk & 2 others	56/100