When was Haier founded?

Haier was founded in 1984 and raised its 1st funding round 27 years after it was founded.

Where is Haier located?

Haier is headquartered in Qingdao, China.

Who is the current CEO of Haier?

Zhang Ruimin of Haier. They have also founded 1 company.

Which legal entities is Haier associated with?

Haier is associated with HAIER APPLIANCES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED and 1 other.

How many employees does Haier have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Haier is 19380.

Is Haier a funded company?

Haier is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 2 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Post IPO round, raised on Aug 2011.

When was the latest funding round of Haier?

Haier's latest funding was a $***** Post IPO round on Feb 05, 2021, with participation from 0 investor.

Where does Haier rank among its competitors?

Haier ranks 4th amongst 80 active competitors, of which 5 are funded. It stands 4th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Samsung, which secured $35.3K in May, 2023.

Who are the top competitors of Haier?

Haier's top competitors include Samsung, Mitsubishielectric and Midea. Among them, Samsung secured the most recent funding round in May, 2023.

Haier - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Manufacturer of a wide range of home and kitchen appliances, including smart home solutions and portable products. It is a global manufacturer of household appliances offering a wide range of products, including kitchen appliances, home appliances, and smart home solutions, designed for various living spaces. The company operates globally with a presence in multiple regions, offering innovative products that blend technology with modern design.

Website: www.haier.com/
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Email ID: *****@haierindia.com

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1984

Location

Qingdao, China

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Post IPO, Feb 05, 2021, $*****

Investors

EIP & 7 more

Ranked

4^th among 80 active competitors

Employee Count

19,380 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Kwikot & 28 more

Similar Companies

Samsung & 1489 more

Exit Details

Public

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Haier is associated with 2 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
HAIER AMERICA RESEARCH & DEVELOP CIN: 980201545 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	138 (As on Dec 31, 2014)	-
HAIER APPLIANCES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74140DL2003PTC119101 , India, Active	Feb 24, 2003	₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	2697 (As on Apr 01, 2026)

Haier got listed on Nov 19, 1993.

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Haier has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Aug 2011. Haier has 8 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Haier:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Feb 05, 2021	5288173	Post IPO	6974627	7460630	6746656	5695765
Aug 2011	4335438	Post IPO	9828675	2303623	2595371	The Carlyle Group

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The founders of Haier are Jürg Bühler and Zhang Ruimin. Zhang Ruimin is the CEO of Haier.

Here are the details of Haier's key team members:

Jürg Bühler: Co Founder / Purchasing Director of Haier.
Zhang Ruimin: CEO of Haier.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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Haier's employee count trend

Haier has 19,380 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Haier's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Haier include Samsung, Mitsubishielectric and Midea. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Haier, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Samsung 1938, Suwon-si (South Korea), Public	Manufacturer of multi category electronic products	-	Herald Investment Management, Chambiz & 8 others	75/100
2nd	Mitsubishielectric 1921, Chiyoda-ku (Japan), Public	Manufacturer of diverse electrical and electronic products, systems, and solutions	-	Europa, Gov.cz & 1 others	75/100
3rd	Midea 1968, Parsippany (United States), Public	Consumer appliances manufaturer	-	CDH, Xiaomi	69/100
4th	Haier 1984, Qingdao (China), Public	Manufacturer of a wide range of home and kitchen appliances, including smart home solutions and portable products	-	EIP, Vivo Capital & 6 others	70/100
5th	Coway 1989, Seoul (South Korea), Acquired	Provider of water purification, air purification, and mattress rental services	-	Netmarble Games Corporation, WoongjinThinkBig ... & 2 others	67/100
6th	Gree Electric Appliances 1991, Zhuhai (China), Public	Manufacturer of air-conditioners and limited partners focused on multiple sectors	-	Hillhouse	63/100
7th	AUX 1986, Ningbo (China), Unfunded	Manufacturer and distributor of multi-category home appliances	-	-	55/100
8th	Whirlpool 1911, Benton Harbor (United States), Public	Manufacturer and Marketer of home appliances	-	OSTI	51/100
9th	AIRROBO 2021, Kowloon (China), Unfunded	Internet first brand of smart home appliances	-	-	47/100
10th	Etekcity 2011, Shenzhen (China), Unfunded	Internet first brand of plugs, lightnings, kitchen, fitness tracker and electrical products	-	-	46/100

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Haier has made 23 investments in companies including Apulis Technology and Nanjing Tianchuang Electronic Technology. Haier has also acquired 6 companies including Kwikot and Care+Protect.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Dec 03, 2024	Acquisition	Kwikot	1903	Benoni (South Africa)
Apr 07, 2024	Investments	Apulis Technology	2019	Shenzhen (China)
Oct 18, 2023	Investments	Nanjing Tianchuang Electronic Technology	2011	Nanjing (China)