Molex - About the company
Molex is an acquired company based in Lisle (United States), founded in 1938 by Frederick August Krehbiel and Edwin Krehbiel. It operates as a Communication equipment manufacturer. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 202 active competitors, including 1 funded and 16 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like W. L. Gore & Associates, Modison and HUBER+SUHNER.
Company Details
Molex manufactures electronic, electrical and fibre optic connection systems and supplies to Telecom/networking, Data/Computing, Industrial Automation, Industrial Electrical, Medical, Scientific, Mobile devices/ smartphone industries. In addition, they offer ribbon cable, switches and application tools. With over 100,000 product portfolio and more than 75 years in business, Molex was instrumental in the first car radio, the first cellular phone and the first HDTV.
- Website
- molex.com
- Registered Address
- 568 SUPREME DRIVE, BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1938
Location
Lisle, United States
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Sep 09, 2013
Investors
Ranked
2nd among 202 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Jun 30, 2013
Employee Count
15,449 as on Aug 31, 2026
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Exit Details
Acquired by Koch Industries (Sep 09, 2013)
Legal entities associated with Molex
Molex is associated with 6 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
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Molex Inc CIN: 67472 , United States, Active | $1B+ (As on Jun 30, 2013) | - | - | |
Molex, Llc CIN: 784916 , United States, Active | Aug 09, 1972 | - | - | - |
MOLEX (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED CIN: 0105531090993 , Thailand, Active | Nov 18, 1988 | $10M - $50M (As on Dec 31, 2023) | - | |
MOLEX (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U31300MH1985PTC037995 , India, Amalgamated | Nov 06, 1985 | ₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2022) | 761 (As on Sep 30, 2024) | |
MOLEX INDIA BUSINESS SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74900KA2012FTC066364 , India, Active | Oct 19, 2012 | ₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 1183 (As on Aug 01, 2025) | |
Molex Incorporated CIN: 362369491 , United States, Active | Dec 31, 1999 | - | 6224 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
Molex's acquisition details
Molex got acquired by Koch Industries on Sep 09, 2013 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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Molex's funding and investors
Molex is a funded company. Molex has 2 institutional investors.
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Molex's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Molex are Frederick August Krehbiel and Edwin Krehbiel. Joe Nelligan and Martin Slark are the CEOs of Molex.
Here are the details of Molex's key team members:
- Frederick August Krehbiel: Former Co-Founder of Molex. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Edwin Krehbiel: Co-Founder of Molex. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Martin Slark: Co-CEO of Molex. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Joe Nelligan: Co-CEO of Molex. Contact Info: 1 email address
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Molex's employee count trend
Molex has 15,449 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Molex's employee count trend over the years:
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Molex's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Molex include W. L. Gore & Associates, Modison and HUBER+SUHNER. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Molex, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | W. L. Gore & Associates 1958, Newark (United States), Acquired | Developer of portfolio of products based on material science | - | 66/100 | |
2nd | Molex 1938, Lisle (United States), Acquired | Communication equipment manufacturer | - | 66/100 | |
3rd | Manufacturer of silver and copper-based electrical contact materials and precision components for low, medium, high, and extra-high voltage applications | - | - | 53/100 | |
4th | HUBER+SUHNER 1969, Herisau (Switzerland), Public | Manufacturer of electrical and optical connectivity solutions for industry, communication, and transportation | - | 49/100 | |
5th | Manufacturer and supplier of wire & cable products | - | - | 46/100 | |
6th | Neoconix 2003, San Jose (United States), Series E | Manufacturer of high-performance PCB connectors and interposers | $62.4M | 43/100 | |
7th | Amphenol RF 2013, Danbury (United States), Unfunded | Manufacturer and supplier of coaxial connectors | - | - | 40/100 |
8th | OLogic 2005, Santa Clara (United States), Unfunded | Provider of engineering consulting services indulged in robotics and consumer electronics | - | - | 36/100 |
9th | Trasccon Interconnection 2011, Bengaluru (India), Unfunded | Manufacturer and supplier of electrical interconnection systems | - | - | 34/100 |
10th | ![]() Fischer Connectors 1997, Switzerland, Unfunded | Designer and manufacturer of high-performance interconnect solutions. These solutions facilitate the transfer and management of data, signals, and power within demanding environments. The company offers a variety of connectors, cable assemblies, and data and power electronics, including specialized options for waterproof, hermetic, miniature, high-speed data, hybrid, military, and medical applications. Custom connector design and engineering services are also available. The company supports its products with certifications meeting stringent industry standards. | - | - | 33/100 |
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Molex's Investments and acquisitions
Molex has made 11 investments in companies including CAEPlus and Point2 Tech. Molex has also acquired 20 companies including Teramount and Smiths Interconnect.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Aug 17, 2026 | Investments | 2021 | - | |
Aug 10, 2026 | Investments | 2016 | San Jose (United States) | |
Apr 16, 2026 | Acquisition | 2013 | Jerusalem (Israel) |
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Reports related to Molex
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News related to Molex
Media has covered Molex for a total of 45 events in the last 1 year, 20 of them have been about company updates and 3 about partnerships.
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Molex Breaks Ground on Expansion and Renovation of Global HeadquartersPR Newswire•Aug 07, 2026•Molex
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Molex Releases HSAutoLink G Automotive Ethernet Connector SystemElectronics Weekly•Jul 01, 2026•Molex
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Smiths Interconnect, a Molex Company, Receives Additional £340K Funding from UK Space AgencyMicrowave Journal•Jul 01, 2026•Molex
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Molex Expands High-Speed Hybrid Connectors with New High-Power ModulesMicrowave Journal•Jun 15, 2026•Molex
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Molex Acquires Teramount to Accelerate Fiber-to-the-Chip SolutionsStartup Log•May 08, 2026•Molex, Teramount
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