When was Dassault Aviation founded?

Dassault Aviation was founded in 1929 and raised its 1st funding round 86 years after it was founded.

Where is Dassault Aviation located?

Dassault Aviation is headquartered in Saint Cloud, France.

Who is the current CEO of Dassault Aviation?

Eric Trappier of Dassault Aviation.

How many employees does Dassault Aviation have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Dassault Aviation is 7378.

Is Dassault Aviation a funded company?

Dassault Aviation is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 16 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Jan 05, 2015.

When was the latest funding round of Dassault Aviation?

Dassault Aviation's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Jun 01, 2020, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of Dassault Aviation?

Annual revenue of Dassault Aviation is between ₹500 Cr and ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024

Where does Dassault Aviation rank among its competitors?

Dassault Aviation ranks 8th amongst 137 active competitors, of which 5 are funded. It stands 9th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Boeing, which secured $1.14M in Aug, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Dassault Aviation?

Dassault Aviation's top competitors include Boeing, HAL India and Aviation Industry Corporation of China. Among them, Boeing secured the most recent funding round in August, 2026.

Dassault Aviation - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Manufacturer of military aircraft and business jets with dual expertise. The company provides design, optimization, detection, and support services for defense applications. It also offers a range of business aviation aircraft, including the Falcon family, with comprehensive customer service. The company is involved in space programs, including reusable orbital vehicles.

Website: www.dassault-aviation.com/en/
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1929

Location

Saint Cloud, France

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Jun 01, 2020, $*****

Investors

Europa

Ranked

8^th among 137 active competitors

Annual Revenue

₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024

Employee Count

7,378 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Harmattan & 2 more

Similar Companies

Boeing & 141 more

Exit Details

Public

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Dassault Aviation is associated with 2 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
Dassault Aviation CIN: 712042456 , France, Active	Jan 06, 1939	₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2024)	-	-
DASSAULT RELIANCE AEROSPACE LIMITED CIN: U35999MH2017PLC291083 , India, Active	Feb 10, 2017	₹50 - ₹100 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	144 (As on Feb 29, 2024)

Dassault Aviation got listed on Jul 10, 1992.

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Dassault Aviation has raised funding over 16 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 05, 2015. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Jun 01, 2020 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Dassault Aviation has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Dassault Aviation:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jun 01, 2020	5492230	Grant (prize money)	2344816	9236300	2903135	1820995
May 01, 2020	2141132	Grant (prize money)	2076306	4998987	4915596	Europa
Jul 01, 2019	7670449	Grant (prize money)	8227359	5548755	8666910	Europa

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The founders of Dassault Aviation is Marcel Bloch. Eric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault Aviation.

Here are the details of Dassault Aviation's key team members:

Marcel Bloch: Former Founder of Dassault Aviation.
Eric Trappier: CEO of Dassault Aviation. They serve on the board of 1 company.
Contact Info: 1 email address

Dassault Aviation's Board of Directors

Dassault Aviation's board has 9 active members. Charles Edelstenne, Eric Trappier and Loïk Segalen are part of team and Thierry Dassault, Henri Proglio, Lucia Sinapi, Marie-hélène Dassault, Besma Boumaza and Stephane Marty are independent board members.

Here is the list of Dassault Aviation's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
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Thierry Dassault	Independent board member	-	Current	-
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tknsfsx	Independent board member	-	Current	7y 9m
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dbdjghg	Independent board member	-	Current	7y 9m

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Dassault Aviation's employee count trend

Dassault Aviation has 7,378 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Dassault Aviation's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Dassault Aviation include Boeing, HAL India and Aviation Industry Corporation of China. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Dassault Aviation, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Boeing 1916, Arlington (United States), Public	Manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems	-	Public Investment Fund, Osmium Global & 8 others	69/100
2nd	HAL India 1940, Bengaluru (India), Public	Provider of design, fabrication & assembly of aircraft, jet engines, helicopters and spare parts	-	-	64/100
3rd	Aviation Industry Corporation of China 1951, Chaoyang (China), Acquired	Provides aviation weaponry and civil aviation equipment to aerospace and defense industry	-	Zhonghe Capital, Rencent Capital & 3 others	64/100
4th	Korea Aerospace Industries 1999, Sacheon si (South Korea), Public	Manufacturer of military aircraft	-	Mirae Asset Global Investments, Doosan & 1 others	64/100
5th	Embraer 1969, Sao Paulo (Brazil), Public	Manufacturer of commercial, military, executive, and agricultural aircraft	-	BNP Paribas Fortis, Europa & 1 others	64/100
6th	Leonardo 1948, Roma (Italy), Acquired	Producer of helicopters, aircraft, and other defence and security products	$20.3M	Capital Group, Lake Capital & 7 others	59/100
7th	Sikorsky 1925, United States, Acquired	Manufacturer of aircraft for civilian and defense applications	-	Defense.gov, Military Health	58/100
8th	Dassault Aviation 1929, Saint Cloud (France), Public	Manufacturer of military aircraft and business jets with dual expertise	-	Europa	57/100
9th	Aurelius Systems 2024, San Francisco (United States), Series A	Developer of directed energy systems for unmanned aerial system defense	$50M	Draper, FIRST IN & 16 others	55/100
10th	Collins Aerospace 2018, Charlotte (United States), Funding Raised	Suppliers of aerospace and defense products	-	OSTI, Europa	54/100

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Dassault Aviation has made 2 investments in Harmattan and MedinCell and acquired Dassault Reliance Aerospace.

Here is the list of these investments and acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Jan 12, 2026	Investments	Harmattan	2024	Paris (France)
Sep 05, 2025	Acquisition	Dassault Reliance Aerospace		-
Feb 19, 2025	Investments	MedinCell	2002	Jacou (France)