When was Cosworth founded?

Cosworth was founded in 1958 and raised its 1st funding round 58 years after it was founded.

Where is Cosworth located?

Cosworth is headquartered in Northampton, United Kingdom.

How many employees does Cosworth have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Cosworth is 442.

Is Cosworth a funded company?

Cosworth is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Jul 28, 2016.

When was the latest funding round of Cosworth?

Cosworth's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Jul 28, 2016, with participation from 0 investor. Its primary sector is Auto Components. Globally, the Auto Components sector has seen $805M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Cosworth rank among its competitors?

Cosworth ranks 28th amongst 1007 active competitors, of which 15 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Matel, which secured $13.6M in Aug, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Cosworth?

Cosworth's top competitors include Cummins, Linamar and Oerlikon. Among them, Matel secured the most recent funding round in August, 2026.

Cosworth - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Cosworth designs and manufactures engines and powertrains, chiefly racing engines. It also manufactures and sells engine components such as pistons, piston rings, etc. and fuel injection systems. Cosworth also manufactures racing electronics, such as displays, telemetry systems and data logging systems.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1958

Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Stage

Funding Raised

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Jul 28, 2016, $*****

Ranked

28^th among 1007 active competitors

Employee Count

442 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Delta Motorsport

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Cosworth is associated with 5 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
COSWORTH ELECTRONICS LIMITED CIN: 5276665 , United Kingdom, Active	Nov 02, 2004	£10M - £50M (As on Dec 31, 2025)	124 (As on Dec 31, 2023)
COSWORTH LIMITED CIN: 5177945 , United Kingdom, Active	Jul 12, 2004	£50M - £100M (As on Dec 31, 2025)	352 (As on Dec 31, 2023)
COSWORTH, LLC CIN: 204028986 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	10 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
COSWORTH ELECTRONICS, LLC CIN: 204028556 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	5 (As on Dec 31, 2017)	-
Delta Cosworth Limited CIN: 5481053 , Germany, Active	Jun 13, 2005	-	49 (As on Jan 31, 2020)

Cosworth has raised funding over 1 round.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Cosworth:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jul 28, 2016	3883281	Grant (prize money)	5388442	7218550	5689835	5708569

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Cosworth's Board of Directors

Cosworth's board has 2 active members. Gerald Ray Forsythe and Michelle Rae Fawcett are independent board members.

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

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
Gerald Ray Forsythe	Independent board member	-	Current	6y 1m
uifdsgj	Independent board member	-	Current	7y 2m

Cosworth's employee count trend

Cosworth has 442 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Cosworth's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Cosworth include Cummins, Linamar and Oerlikon. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Cosworth, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Cummins 1919, Columbus (United States), Public	Manufacturer of gas-powered construction equipment, fuel systems, turbochargers, and braking systems	-	Centralia Coal Transition Grants, Oceanic Partners ... & 9 others	70/100
2nd	Linamar 1966, Guelph (Canada), Public	Manufacturer and supplier of motor vehicle parts and agricultural vehicle parts	-	Region ile-de-France, Economy And Finance ... & 1 others	66/100
3rd	Oerlikon 1906, Freienbach (Switzerland), Public	Manufacturer and supplier of powertrain systems to OEM	-	Europa	62/100
4th	Sona Comstar 1995, Gurugram (India), Public	Provider of design & development of electrical powertrain systems for automotive applications	-	Goldman Sachs, Fidelity Investments & 13 others	60/100
5th	Stewart and Stevenson 1902, Houston (United States), Acquired	Provider of website and membership management solutions for sports clubs	-	-	57/100
6th	FEV 1978, Aachen (Germany), Funding Raised	Manufacturer and supplier of powertrain components	-	Economy And Finance, Land & 2 others	57/100
7th	C-Motive 2012, Madison (United States), Series A	Revolutionizing motor technology with efficient, gearless electrostatic motors for diverse applications	$14.6M	WARF, Rockwell Automation & 12 others	56/100
8th	Freudenberg Sealing Technologies 1929, Weinheim (Germany), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of dynamic seal and wipers	-	Economy And Finance, Austria Wirtschaftsservice ... & 1 others	55/100
9th	Weichai 1946, Weifang (China), Deadpooled	Automobile and equipment manufacturing group	-	Vermögensclub, NGP Capital & 1 others	55/100
10th	Matel 2016, Pune (India), Series B	Manufacturer of electric vehicle powertrains and high-efficiency synchronous industrial motors	$17.6M	Transition VC, UC Impower & 5 others	55/100
28th	Cosworth 1958, Northampton (United Kingdom), Funding Raised	Designs and manufactures engines	-	-	43/100