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 Jun 30, 2026, the latest employee count at DENSO is 18887.

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 13th amongst 6415 active competitors, of which 51 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 DENSO?

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

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

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

13^th among 6415 active competitors

Annual Revenue

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

Employee Count

18,887 as on Jun 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Nextcore & 22 more

Similar Companies

Uno Minda & 7038 more

Exit Details

Public

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DENSO is associated with 14 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
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 INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN, INC. CIN: 382651421 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	11117 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
Technopartner - International, s.r.o. CIN: 26233223 , Czech Republic, Active	Dec 14, 2000	-	-
DEXTRA CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS CO., LTD. CIN: 0105539132938 , Thailand, Active	Dec 04, 1996	$50M - $100M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
DENSO (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED CIN: 0115541001250 , Thailand, Active	Apr 01, 1998	$500M - $1B (As on Dec 31, 2025)	-
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 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 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)
SIAM DENSO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. CIN: 0115545001238 , Thailand, Active	Feb 08, 2002	$1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2022)	-
DENSO KIRLOSKAR INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U34300KA1998PTC023708 , India, Active	May 06, 1998	₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
DENSO INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING SOLUTION ASIA CO., LTD. CIN: 0115530001318 , Thailand, Active	Aug 06, 1987	$10M - $50M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
DENSO SALES (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. CIN: 0115545010709 , Thailand, Active	Dec 25, 2002	$1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2025)	-
DENSO Czech s.r.o. CIN: 27124568 , Czech Republic, Active	Feb 13, 2004	-	-
DENSO ELECTRONICS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. CIN: 0205545008860 , Thailand, Active	Aug 26, 2002	$10M - $50M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-

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	6849639	Grant (prize money)	8384340	4700650	3278653	7823225
Oct 01, 2020	9844056	Grant (prize money)	2351466	3126446	3001936	Europa
Oct 01, 2017	1196122	Grant (prize money)	6282922	9618567	5276809	Europa

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DENSO's employee count trend

DENSO has 18,887 employees as of Jun 26. Here is DENSO's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of DENSO include Uno Minda, Cooper Standard and Motherson Group. 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	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	Motherson Group 1975, Noida (India), Public	Manufactures electrical distribution systems for automobiles	-	Nepean Capital, India Capital Growth & 2 others	69/100
4th	Delphi Technologies 1994, Auburn Hills (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer and supplier of automotive parts to OEMs	-	Goldman Sachs, Appaloosa Management & 5 others	68/100
5th	Faurecia 1997, Nanterre (France), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components and systems	-	NUMA, PSA Group & 3 others	68/100
6th	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
7th	Continental 1871, Hannover (Germany), Public	Manufacturer & supplier of tires, brake systems, chassis, safety, and power train components	-	Economy And Finance, TPG & 4 others	66/100
8th	Schaeffler 1946, Herzogenaurach (Germany), Public	Manufacturer of bearings for the automotive industry	-	Europa, Gov.cz	66/100
9th	Varroc 1988, Aurangabad (India), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components	$50.1M	Tata Opportunities Fund, Kotak Mahindra Bank ... & 3 others	65/100
10th	BorgWarner 1928, Auburn Hills (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of multiple automotive parts and accessories	-	Michigan Economic Development, Economy And Finance ... & 2 others	65/100
13th	DENSO 1949, Kariya (Japan), Public	Manufacturer and supplier of auto components	-	OSTI, Europa & 1 others	62/100

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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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