When was KUKA founded?

KUKA was founded in 1898 and raised its 1st funding round 117 years after it was founded.

Where is KUKA located?

KUKA is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. It is registered at Sterling Heights, Michigan.

How many employees does KUKA have?

As of Jul 31, 2025, the latest employee count at KUKA is 76.

Is KUKA a funded company?

KUKA is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 8 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Feb 01, 2015.

When was the latest funding round of KUKA?

KUKA's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2023, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does KUKA rank among its competitors?

KUKA ranks 15th amongst 1097 active competitors, of which 150 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Standard Bots, which secured $200M in Jun, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of KUKA?

KUKA's top competitors include ABB, Agile Robots and Flexiv Robotics. Among them, Standard Bots secured the most recent funding round in June, 2026.

KUKA - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

KUKA is an acquired company based in Augsburg (Germany), founded in 1898 by Jakob Knappich and Johann Josef Keller. It operates as a Manufacturer of robotic systems, production machines, and integrated production systems. KUKA has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 1097 active competitors, including 150 funded and 104 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like ABB, Agile Robots and Flexiv Robotics.

Company Details

Manufacturer of robotic systems, production machines, and integrated production systems. The company provides robots with various payload capacities and reaches. It offers production machines that integrate standardized systems into customized processes. The company also delivers complete production systems, from individual cells to comprehensive setups.

Website: www.kuka.com/
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Email ID: *****@kuka.com
Phone Number: +49 **********
Registered Address: Sterling Heights, Michigan

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1898

Location

Augsburg, Germany

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2023, $*****

Investors

Midea & 2 more

Ranked

15^th among 1097 active competitors

Employee Count

76 as on Jul 31, 2025

Investment & Acquisitions

Visual Components & 1 more

Similar Companies

ABB & 1107 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Midea (Nov 15, 2022)

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KUKA is associated with 10 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
Brandmeyer International spol. s r.o. CIN: 49193368 , Czech Republic, Active	Aug 19, 1993	-	-
KUKA & KUKA s.r.o. CIN: 26926903 , Czech Republic, Active	Apr 28, 2004	-	-
KUKA CZ s.r.o. CIN: 25499521 , Czech Republic, Active	Dec 22, 2004	-	-
KUKA MACHINE s.r.o. CIN: 07481144 , Czech Republic, Active	Sep 20, 2018	-	-
KUKA SYSTEMS UK LIMITED CIN: 1154477 , United Kingdom, Active	Jan 02, 1974	£1M - £10M (As on Dec 31, 2024)	85 (As on Dec 31, 2024)
KUKA INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LTD CIN: 13804992 , United Kingdom, Active	Dec 15, 2021	£0 - £1M (As on Dec 31, 2022)	-
Kuka Aktiengesellschaft CIN: HRB22709 , Germany, Active	Dec 31, 1897	€100M - €500M (As on Dec 31, 2021)	-
Kuka Systems Corporation North America CIN: 381918885 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	1297 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
KUKA TOLEDO PRODUCTION OPERATIONS, LLC CIN: 300280986 , United States, Active	Dec 26, 999	-	274 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
Kuka Deutschland GmbH CIN: HRB14914 , Germany, Active	Feb 01, 1982	-	-

KUKA got acquired by Midea on Nov 15, 2022.

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KUKA has raised funding over 8 rounds. Its first funding round was on Feb 01, 2015. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. KUKA has 3 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of KUKA:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jan 01, 2023	6957745	Grant (prize money)	4653016	6269654	9579210	4147852
Jan 01, 2021	1047535	Grant (prize money)	8137317	7251117	9333412	Europa
Jan 01, 2020	7332991	Grant (prize money)	4688528	3592815	6486943	Europa

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The founders of KUKA are Jakob Knappich and Johann Josef Keller. Ernani Westarb is the CEO of KUKA.

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

Jakob Knappich: Former Co-Founder of KUKA.
Johann Josef Keller: Former Co-Founder of KUKA.

KUKA's Board of Directors

KUKA's board has 2 active members. Gerhard Wiedemann and Alexander Tan are independent board members.

Here is the list of KUKA's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
Gerhard Wiedemann	Independent board member	-	Current	17y 10m
dcrf{dq	Independent board member	-	Past	9y 2m
rmyunkl	Independent board member	-	Past	5y 9m
uibkxwv	Independent board member	-	Past	7y 5m
kolrlix	Independent board member	-	Past	8y 6m
huwxtzr	Independent board member	-	Past	7y 7m
cbt{onq	Independent board member	-	Past	7y 5m
lpajzwh	Independent board member	-	Past	9y 2m

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KUKA's employee count trend

KUKA has 76 employees as of Jul 25. The total employee count is 1.0% more than what it was in Jul 24. Here is KUKA's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of KUKA include ABB, Agile Robots and Flexiv Robotics. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of KUKA, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	ABB 1883, Zurich (Switzerland), Public	Provider of electrification, automation, robotics, and power conversion technology	-	ngn-capital.com, GIC & 13 others	71/100
2nd	Agile Robots 2018, Munich (Germany), Series C	Manufacturer of intelligent robotic systems and automated industrial hardware components	$250M	Hillhouse, Sequoia Capital China & 17 others	70/100
3rd	Flexiv Robotics 2016, Santa Clara (United States), Series C	Manufacturer of adaptive robots and robotic solutions for industrial automation	$322M	Meituan, Yonggui Fund & 21 others	69/100
4th	Teradyne 1960, North Reading (United States), Public	Provider of automation equipment for semiconductor and industrial sub-systems testing	-	Herald Investment Management, Asset Management Company ... & 1 others	68/100
5th	Mujin 2011, Koto (Japan), Series D	Provider of intelligent automation solutions for industrial robots	$243M	UTEC, NTT & 10 others	65/100
6th	Sanctuary AI 2018, Vancouver (Canada), Series A	Developer of AI-powered general-purpose robots for industrial applications	$100M	Workday Ventures, Export Development Canada ... & 18 others	65/100
7th	Standard Bots 2011, New York City (United States), Series C	AI-powered robotics company automating real-world applications with advanced hardware and software	$263M	RoboStrategy, General Catalyst & 11 others	65/100
8th	GrayMatter Robotics 2020, Carson (United States), Series B	Provider of robotic solutions for surface treatment and material removal	$69.1M	Wellington, Calibrate Ventures & 12 others	64/100
9th	OMRON 1933, Kyoto (Japan), Public	Provider of industrial automation products	-	Europa	64/100
10th	Yaskawa 1915, Kitakyushu (Japan), Public	Manufacturer of servo motors, AC drives, industrial robots, and controllers	-	-	63/100
15th	KUKA 1898, Augsburg (Germany), Acquired	Manufacturer of robotic systems, production machines, and integrated production systems	-	Midea, bldrs & 1 others	62/100