Hero - About the company
Hero is an unfunded company based in Lenzburg (Switzerland), founded in 1886 by Gustav Zeiler and Gustav Henckell. It operates as a Flavor processing company. Hero has not raised any funding yet. The company has 1423 active competitors, including 68 funded and 215 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Bunge, Agrana and Ofi.
Company Details
- Website
- hero-group.ch/en
- Social
- Registered Address
- U stadionu 964 29301 Mladá Boleslav
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1886
Location
Lenzburg, Switzerland
Stage
Unfunded
Ranked
18th among 1423 active competitors
Employee Count
3,725 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Legal entities associated with Hero
Hero is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hero Ag CIN: 79904 , Switzerland, Active | May 23, 2024 | - | - | - |
HERO nutrition s.r.o. CIN: 06411444 , Czech Republic, Active | Sep 06, 2017 | - | - |
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Hero's funding and investors
Hero has not raised any funding rounds yet.
Hero's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of Hero's key team members:
- Gustav Zeiler: Co-Founder of Hero.
- Gustav Henckell: Co-Founder of Hero.
- Rob Versloot: CEO of Hero. Contact Info: 1 email address
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Hero's employee count trend
Hero has 3,725 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Hero's employee count trend over the years:
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Hero's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Hero include Bunge, Agrana and Ofi. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Hero, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Bunge 1818, White Plains (United States), Public | Provider of grain and oilseed processing services | - | 68/100 | |
2nd | Processor and supplier of fruit, starch and sugar products | - | 65/100 | ||
3rd | Provider of food consulting services | - | 64/100 | ||
4th | Tetra Pak 1951, Pully (Switzerland), Series D | Provider of food processing and packaging equipment | $105M | 63/100 | |
5th | Manufacturer of poultry products, livestock feed, edible oil, and processed chicken | $21.9M | 61/100 | ||
6th |  DSM 1902, Heerlen (Netherlands), Public | Science-based company operating in the fields of health, nutrition and bioscience | - | 60/100 | |
7th |  Louis Dreyfus Company 1851, Rotterdam (Netherlands), Funding Raised | Global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, creating fair and sustainable value | - | 56/100 | |
8th | RCL Foods 1960, Durban (South Africa), Public | Manufacturer of branded and private label food products | - | 56/100 | |
9th | _1560761316863.png?devicePixelRatio=2&height=30&width=30){kind=logo} J&J Snack Foods 1971, Pennsauken Township (United States), Public | Provider of bakery snacks & drinks processing services | - | - | 55/100 |
10th |  Del Monte 1886, Coral Gables (United States), Public | Producer and processor of fruit & vegetable juices | - | 55/100 | |
18th |  Hero 1886, Lenzburg (Switzerland), Unfunded | Flavor processing company | - | - | 51/100 |
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Hero's Investments and acquisitions
Hero has made 2 investments in companies including Hero Future Energies and SMAAASH. Hero has also acquired 4 companies including Deliciously Ella and Baby Gourmet.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 16, 2024 | Acquisition | 2012 | London (United Kingdom) | |
Sep 20, 2022 | Investments | 2012 | London (United Kingdom) | |
Jan 18, 2021 | Acquisition | 2006 | Calgary (Canada) |
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Reports related to Hero
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News related to Hero
Filter this listMedia has covered Hero for a total of 2 events in the last 1 year, 1 of them has been about company updates.
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Hero reshuffles leadership team as part of Deliciously Ella takeoverGrocery Gazette Uk•Dec 04, 2025•Hero
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Hero Group buys Super Saúde to compete in the 'snacks' sector in BrazilFusoes & Aquisicoes•Sep 09, 2025•Hero, PINATI, http://www.supersaudeoficial.com.br/, com.br
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Ricola’s Acquisition Of Hero Group’s Production Facility In LenzburgGlobal Legal Chronicle•Sep 23, 2024•Ricola, Bar & Karrer, Hero
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Hero Group acquires British plant-based brand Deliciously EllaFoodBev Media•Sep 17, 2024•Hero MotoCorp, Deliciously Ella, Hero
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GeoComply and Hero Group’s Acquisition of Betting Hero Business From FansUniteGlobal Legal Chronicle•Jul 17, 2024•GeoComply, Hero, FansUnite
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Former KKR India Head Sanjay Nayar’s Startup Fund Hits Final Close Of Maiden VehicleInc42•May 29, 2024•Hero, Caravel Group, KKR
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