When was HELLA founded?

HELLA was founded in 1899 and raised its 1st funding round 117 years after it was founded.

Where is HELLA located?

HELLA is headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany. It is registered at 13, Lundsbjerg Industrivej, Aabenraa, 6200.

How many employees does HELLA have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at HELLA is 17805.

Is HELLA a funded company?

HELLA is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 15 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Oct 01, 2016.

When was the latest funding round of HELLA?

HELLA's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Mar 01, 2024, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Auto Components. In Germany, the Auto Components sector has seen $437M in funding in 2026 to date.

What is the annual revenue of HELLA?

Annual revenue of HELLA is more than €1B as on Dec 31, 2021

Where does HELLA rank among its competitors?

HELLA ranks 11th amongst 7927 active competitors, of which 87 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Indigrid Technology, which secured $4.45M in Jan, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of HELLA?

HELLA's top competitors include SEDEMAC, Uno Minda and Schaeffler. Among them, Indigrid Technology secured the most recent funding round in January, 2026.

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

Company Details

The Hella Group manufactures and supplies electronic components to OEMs and aftermarket companies. Manufactures parts such as actuators, body electronics, driver assistance systems, electrical power steering, headlamps, interior lighting, lighting electronics, multi-function lamps, sensors and car body lighting for e-cars, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles. It also supplies parts to industries such as marine and mining. In 2018, the company recorded annual revenues of $8.5B, and a net profit of $750M.

Website: www.hella.com/en/
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Email ID: *****@hella.com
Phone Number: +49 **********
Registered Address: 13, Lundsbjerg Industrivej, Aabenraa, 6200

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Founded Year

1899

Location

Lippstadt, Germany

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Mar 01, 2024, $*****

Investors

Bmbf & 3 more

Ranked

11^th among 7927 active competitors

Annual Revenue

€1B+ as on Dec 31, 2021

Employee Count

17,805 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Distance & 8 more

Similar Companies

SEDEMAC & 1088 more

Exit Details

Acquired by FORVIA (Apr 17, 2023)

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HELLA is associated with 6 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count
HELLA A/S CIN: 15235918 , Denmark, Active	Mar 01, 1959	-	-
HELLA INDIA AUTOPARTS AND SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U45300DL2023PTC418627 , India, Active	Aug 17, 2023	₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
HELLA EMOBIONICS PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U35999DL2020PTC372004 , India, Active	Oct 22, 2020	₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	43 (As on Aug 01, 2025)
HELLA INDIA AUTOMOTIVE PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74899DL1980PTC011074 , India, Active	Nov 25, 1980	₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	668 (As on Feb 29, 2024)
HELLA INDIA LIGHTING LIMITED CIN: U74899DL1959PLC003126 , India, Active	Sep 04, 1959	₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	275 (As on Aug 01, 2025)
Hella Gmbh & Co. Kgaa CIN: HRB6857 , Germany, Active	May 17, 2004	€1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2021)	-

HELLA got acquired by FORVIA on Apr 17, 2023.

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HELLA has raised funding over 15 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 01, 2016. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Mar 01, 2024 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. HELLA has 4 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of HELLA:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 01, 2024	3129115	Grant (prize money)	8381322	8548917	8031445	7328848
Nov 15, 2023	7978228	Grant (prize money)	8653860	3330890	4628119	Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Nov 08, 2023	6370272	Grant (prize money)	4716612	9490471	8645124	Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky

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The founders of HELLA is Alexander Kalsey.

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

Alexander Kalsey: Founder / Creative Director of HELLA.

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HELLA's employee count trend

HELLA has 17,805 employees as of Sep 26. Here is HELLA's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of HELLA include SEDEMAC, Uno Minda and Schaeffler. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of HELLA, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	SEDEMAC 2007, Pune (India), Public	Manufacturer of motor vehicle parts and systems	$26.2M	Nexus Venture Partners, NRJN Family Trust ... & 26 others	74/100
2nd	Uno Minda 1958, Gurugram (India), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components and systems for original equipment manufacturers	$12.3M	Motilal Oswal Private Equity, IDFC First Bank ... & 6 others	72/100
3rd	Schaeffler 1946, Herzogenaurach (Germany), Public	Manufacturer of bearings for the automotive industry	-	Europa, Gov.cz	71/100
4th	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	69/100
5th	Motherson Group 1975, Noida (India), Public	Global manufacturing and engineering specialist delivering integrated design, production, and logistics solutions across automotive and life‑science sectors	-	Nepean Capital, India Capital Growth & 1 others	68/100
6th	Varroc 1988, Aurangabad (India), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components	$50M	Tata Opportunities Fund, Nepean Capital & 1 others	67/100
7th	Valeo 1923, Paris (France), Public	Provider of a global automotive supplier providing a range of products and services to automakers, with a focus on innovation and technology in the field of mobility	-	Economy And Finance, CAPCELLENCE & 2 others	66/100
8th	Rane Group 1929, Chennai (India), Public	Manufacturer of safety and critical automotive components for mobility applications	-	Blue River Capital	65/100
9th	Indigrid Technology 2016, Gurugram (India), Series A	Platform offering electric vehicle powertrain products and electronic design manufacturing services	$14M	Cactus Venture Partners, Valour Capital & 12 others	65/100
10th	MAHLE 1920, Stuttgart (Germany), Public	Manufacturer of automotive cooling, piston systems, and aftermarket components	-	Bundesministerium fur Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, European Investment Bank ... & 5 others	65/100
11th	HELLA 1899, Lippstadt (Germany), Acquired	Manufacturer and supplier of electronic components to OEMs and aftermarket companies	-	Bmbf, Europa & 2 others	65/100

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HELLA has made 8 investments in companies including Distance and Bright View Technologies. HELLA has also acquired 1 companies including Sks Stakusit.

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
-	Acquisition	Sks Stakusit		Poland
Sep 09, 2026	Investments	Distance	2024	Helsinki (Finland)
Feb 18, 2025	Investments	Bright View Technologies	2002	Durham (United States)