When was Rheinmetall founded?

Rheinmetall was founded in 1889 and raised its 1st funding round 125 years after it was founded.

Where is Rheinmetall located?

Rheinmetall is headquartered in Germany.

Who is the current CEO of Rheinmetall?

Armin Papperger of Rheinmetall.

How many employees does Rheinmetall have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Rheinmetall is 15404.

Is Rheinmetall a funded company?

Rheinmetall is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 6 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Dec 31, 2014.

When was the latest funding round of Rheinmetall?

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

What is the annual revenue of Rheinmetall?

Annual revenue of Rheinmetall is more than €1B as on Dec 31, 2019

Where does Rheinmetall rank among its competitors?

Rheinmetall ranks 24th amongst 3744 active competitors, of which 73 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was ITT, which secured an undisclosed amount in Feb, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Rheinmetall?

Rheinmetall's top competitors include Thales, Northrop Grumman and Airbus Official. Among them, ITT secured the most recent funding round in February, 2026.

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

Company Details

Manufacturer of systems and products for land, air, sea applications. The company provides systems and products for mobility, digitalization, training, and service applications. It actively fulfills its social responsibility without losing sight of business objectives. The company creates the foundation for peace, freedom, and sustainable development.

Website: www.rheinmetall.com/de
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Email ID: *****@rheinmetall.com
Phone Number: +49 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1889

Location

Germany

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

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

Investors

Economy And Finance & 2 more

Ranked

24^th among 3744 active competitors

Annual Revenue

€1B+ as on Dec 31, 2019

Employee Count

15,404 as on Aug 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Kraken Technology Group & 13 more

Similar Companies

Thales & 1282 more

Exit Details

Public

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Rheinmetall is associated with 3 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count
MS TRADER AUTOMOTIVE s.r.o. CIN: 07550073 , Czech Republic, Active	Oct 15, 2018	-	-
Rheinmetall Česká republika s.r.o. CIN: 07347596 , Czech Republic, Active	Aug 06, 2018	-	-
Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft CIN: HRB39401 , Germany, Active	Sep 17, 2001	€1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2019)	-

Rheinmetall got listed on Aug 01, 1998.

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Rheinmetall has raised funding over 6 rounds. Its first funding round was on Dec 31, 2014. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Dec 01, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Rheinmetall has 3 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Rheinmetall:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Dec 01, 2023	5251028	Grant (prize money)	6186138	5525145	2843085	9139915
Dec 01, 2022	5691016	Grant (prize money)	1422287	3390082	4341307	Europa
Dec 01, 2021	7263195	Grant (prize money)	9890806	8411267	3440152	Europa

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

Armin Papperger: CEO of Rheinmetall. They serve on the board of 1 company.
Contact Info: 1 email address

Rheinmetall's Board of Directors

Rheinmetall's board has 6 active members. Armin Papperger is part of team and Ursula Biernert, Helmut P Merch, Vera Saal, Herbert Muller and Peter Sebastian Krause are independent board members.

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

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
pkqlmuh	Team	-	Current	5y 8m
Ursula Biernert	Independent board member	-	Current	1y 10m
wabejvm	Independent board member	-	Current	6y 7m
kxtrvwb	Independent board member	-	Current	9y 7m
dxjhopr	Independent board member	-	Current	5y 5m
fis{bpn	Independent board member	-	Current	4y 3m
qgdvqsp	Independent board member	-	Past	9y 9m
ftzlioa	Independent board member	-	Past	2y 6m
yiwiv{r	Independent board member	-	Past	1y 5m
himzjam	Independent board member	-	Past	4y 9m
gczuvcf	Independent board member	-	Past	5y 8m
szyjxwh	Independent board member	-	Past	8y 4m

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Rheinmetall's employee count trend

Rheinmetall has 15,404 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Rheinmetall's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Rheinmetall include Thales, Northrop Grumman and Airbus Official. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Rheinmetall, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Thales 1893, Paris (France), Public	AI-based software suites for navigation applications	-	VentureTech Alliance, Economy And Finance ... & 4 others	81/100
2nd	Northrop Grumman 1939, Falls Church (United States), Public	Provider of non-combat aircraft systems for aerospace and defense industries	-	JANA Partners, Poku Capital & 5 others	71/100
3rd	Airbus Official 2000, Blagnac (France), Public	Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and launch vehicles	-	Jindal ventures, Soor Capital & 8 others	71/100
4th	Indostar Capital Finance 2009, Mumbai (India), Public	Real estate and infrastructure financing firm	-	Beacon India, Brookfield Asset Management ... & 5 others	71/100
5th	Kratos 1994, San Diego (United States), Public	Provider of AI and cloud-based platforms and products for national security	-	Vintage Capital Management, Oak Investment Partners ... & 2 others	70/100
6th	Sundaram Finance 1954, Chennai (India), Public	Provider of financial services including loans, fixed deposits, and insurance	-	Nalanda Capital, Catamaran & 1 others	70/100
7th	ITT 1920, White Plains (United States), Public	Manufacturer of engineered components for industries	-	RWA Wealth Partners, AssetMark & 3 others	68/100
8th	RTX 1922, Arlington (United States), Public	Developer of transformative technologies	-	Military Health, AIAC & 4 others	68/100
9th	Lockheed Martin 1912, Bethesda (United States), Public	Manufacturer of global security and defense airplanes	-	Poku Capital, Liberty Bay Capital & 11 others	67/100
10th	Saab 1937, Stockholm (Sweden), Public	Provider of defence and civil security products, services, and solutions	$10.1M	SEB, Danske Bank & 6 others	67/100
24th	Rheinmetall 1889, Germany, Public	Manufacturer of systems and products for land, air, sea applications	-	Economy And Finance, Europa & 1 others	61/100

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Rheinmetall has made 3 investments in companies including Kraken Technology Group and blackned. Rheinmetall has also acquired 11 companies including DOK-ING and Nvl.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Jul 09, 2026	Investments	Kraken Technology Group	2021	London (United Kingdom)
Mar 04, 2026	Acquisition	DOK-ING	1991	Zagreb (Croatia)
Sep 14, 2025	Acquisition	Nvl		Germany