When was DENSO founded?

DENSO was founded in 1949 and raised its 1st funding round 62 years after it was founded.

Where is DENSO located?

DENSO is headquartered in Kariya, Japan. It is registered at B-1/D-4, GROUND FLOOR MOHAN CO-OPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MA, THURA ROAD, NEW DELHI, Delhi, India, 110044.

How many employees does DENSO have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at DENSO is 19032.

Is DENSO a funded company?

DENSO is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 7 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on May 31, 2011.

When was the latest funding round of DENSO?

DENSO's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Mar 20, 2023, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of DENSO?

Annual revenue of DENSO is between $10M and $50M as on Dec 31, 2023

Where does DENSO rank among its competitors?

DENSO ranks 30th amongst 6729 active competitors, of which 105 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Wayve, which secured $60M in Apr, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of DENSO?

DENSO's top competitors include Mobileye, Cruise and Innoviz. Among them, Wayve secured the most recent funding round in April, 2026.

DENSO - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

DENSO is a public company based in Kariya (Japan), founded in 1949. It operates as a Manufacturer and supplier of auto components. DENSO has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 6729 active competitors, including 105 funded and 752 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Mobileye, Cruise and Innoviz.

Company Details

Manufacturer and supplier of auto components. Manufactures motor-generator, power control unit, emission control components, engine ECU, heat pump air conditioning system, and COA HVAC. Also, manufactures components for healthcare, biotechnology, agricultural, microgrid, electric power assist, and security industries. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $47.24B and a net profit of $2.32B.

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Registered Address: B-1/D-4, GROUND FLOOR MOHAN CO-OPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MA, THURA ROAD, NEW DELHI, Delhi, India, 110044

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1949

Location

Kariya, Japan

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Mar 20, 2023, $*****

Investors

OSTI & 2 more

Ranked

30^th among 6729 active competitors

Annual Revenue

$10M - $50M as on Dec 31, 2023

Employee Count

19,032 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Nextcore & 22 more

Similar Companies

Mobileye & 210 more

Exit Details

Public

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DENSO is associated with 15 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
DENSO Czech s.r.o. CIN: 27124568 , Czech Republic, Active	Feb 13, 2004	-	-
Technopartner - International, s.r.o. CIN: 26233223 , Czech Republic, Active	Dec 14, 2000	-	-
DENSO ELECTRONICS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. CIN: 0205545008860 , Thailand, Active	Aug 26, 2002	$10M - $50M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
DENSO INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING SOLUTION ASIA CO., LTD. CIN: 0115530001318 , Thailand, Active	Aug 06, 1987	$10M - $50M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
DEXTRA CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS CO., LTD. CIN: 0105539132938 , Thailand, Active	Dec 04, 1996	$50M - $100M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
SIAM DENSO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. CIN: 0115545001238 , Thailand, Active	Feb 08, 2002	$1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2022)	-
DENSO SALES (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. CIN: 0115545010709 , Thailand, Active	Dec 25, 2002	$1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2025)	-
DENSO (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED CIN: 0115541001250 , Thailand, Active	Apr 01, 1998	$500M - $1B (As on Dec 31, 2025)	-
DENSO THERMAL SYSTEMS PUNE PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U29192PN1998PTC137017 , India, Active	Aug 28, 1998	₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	26 (As on Oct 31, 2024)
DENSO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U52110DL1984PTC019375 , India, Active	Nov 22, 1984	₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	1723 (As on Feb 29, 2024)
DENSO SUBROS THERMAL ENGINEERING CENTRE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U93000DL2011FTC212269 , India, Active	Jan 06, 2011	₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	34 (As on Oct 31, 2024)
DENSO HARYANA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74899DL1997PTC089205 , India, Active	Aug 21, 1997	₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	1761 (As on Sep 30, 2024)
DENSO INTERNATIONAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74210DL1999PTC099530 , India, Active	Apr 29, 1999	₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
DENSO KIRLOSKAR INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U34300KA1998PTC023708 , India, Active	May 06, 1998	₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN, INC. CIN: 382651421 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	11117 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

DENSO got listed on Jan 05, 1953.

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DENSO has raised funding over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on May 31, 2011. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Mar 20, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. DENSO has 3 institutional investors.

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 20, 2023	2544704	Grant (prize money)	7394226	6406486	4900474	5020863
Oct 01, 2020	2201252	Grant (prize money)	5695038	2302651	2376974	Europa
Oct 01, 2017	8437195	Grant (prize money)	4942984	8161926	9115006	Europa

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DENSO's employee count trend

DENSO has 19,032 employees as of Sep 26. Here is DENSO's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of DENSO include Mobileye, Cruise and Innoviz. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of DENSO, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Mobileye 1999, Jerusalem (Israel), Public	Developer of automated driving systems and vehicle safety sensor technology	$530M	Sailing Capital, Goldman Sachs & 26 others	79/100
2nd	Cruise 2013, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Platform offering solutions for autonomous car	$7.72B	Honda, SoftBank Vision Fund & 39 others	74/100
3rd	Innoviz 2016, Rosh Haayin (Israel), Public	Developer of LiDAR sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles	$252M	Magna, China Merchants Capital & 31 others	74/100
4th	Pony.ai 2016, Fremont (United States), Public	The company specializes in developing autonomous driving technology for robotaxis, robotrucks, and POVs	$1.19B	Toyota Motor, HongShan & 34 others	73/100
5th	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
6th	Nuro 2016, Mountain View (United States), Series E	Developer of autonomous driving technology for automakers and mobility providers	$2.34B	T. Rowe Price, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group ... & 28 others	72/100
7th	Wayve 2017, London (United Kingdom), Series D	Platform offering AI-enabled software for autonomous driving	$2.61B	Eclipse, SoftBank Group & 59 others	71/100
8th	Momenta 2016, Beijing (China), Public	Developer of autonomous driving solutions for enhanced safety and urban mobility	$1.42B	SAIC Motor, Toyota & 32 others	68/100
9th	Tier4 Robotics 2015, Tokyo (Japan), Series B	Autonomous driving platforms and intelligent vehicle systems	$279M	JAFCO Group, Quanta Computer & 13 others	68/100
10th	Faurecia 1997, Nanterre (France), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components and systems	-	NUMA, PSA Group & 3 others	68/100
30th	DENSO 1949, Kariya (Japan), Public	Manufacturer and supplier of auto components	-	OSTI, Europa & 1 others	64/100

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DENSO has made 21 investments in companies including Nextcore and Turing. DENSO has also acquired 2 companies including Axia Vegetable Seeds and Certhon.

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