When was SKF founded?

SKF was founded in 1907 and raised its 1st funding round 86 years after it was founded.

Where is SKF located?

SKF is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is registered at Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

How many employees does SKF have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at SKF is 20358.

Is SKF a funded company?

SKF is a funded company, having raised a total of $295K across 13 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** PE round, raised on 1993.

When was the latest funding round of SKF?

SKF's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Dec 18, 2023, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of SKF?

Annual revenue of SKF is more than $1B as on Dec 31, 2025

Where does SKF rank among its competitors?

SKF ranks 12th amongst 3572 active competitors, of which 42 are funded. It stands 3rd 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 SKF?

SKF's top competitors include Siemens, Mitsubishielectric and Emerson. Among them, ITT secured the most recent funding round in February, 2026.

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

SKF is a public company based in Gothenburg (Sweden), founded in 1907 by Sven Wingqvist and Axel Carlander. It operates as a Provider of bearings, seals, lubrication solutions, and condition-monitoring services for rotating machinery. SKF has raised $295K in funding from Impact Fund Denmark. The company has 3572 active competitors, including 42 funded and 331 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Siemens, Mitsubishielectric and Emerson.

Company Details

Provider of bearings, seals, lubrication solutions, and condition-monitoring services for rotating machinery. The company designs and manufactures rolling bearings, bearing units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and related maintenance and monitoring products that improve reliability, reduce friction, and extend equipment life in industries worldwide.

Website: www.skf.com/us
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Registered Address: Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1907

Location

Gothenburg, Sweden

Stage

Public

Total Funding

$295K in 13 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Dec 18, 2023, $*****

Investors

Impact Fund Denmark & 9 more

Ranked

12^th among 3572 active competitors

Annual Revenue

$1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025

Employee Count

20,358 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Anferra & 10 more

Similar Companies

Rexnord & 168 more

Exit Details

Public

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SKF is associated with 13 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
The limited company SKF CIN: 556007-3495 , Sweden, Active	Mar 11, 1907	$1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2025)	-	-
SKF POLSKA SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA CIN: 0000084052 , Poland, Active	Jan 25, 2002	-	-
SKF CZ, a.s. CIN: 00006548 , Czech Republic, Active	Mar 06, 1931	-	-
SKF LUBRICATION SYSTEMS GERMANY CIN: 0804.946.382 , Belgium, Active	Aug 01, 2023	-	-	-
SKF Latvija CIN: 50003707051 , Latvia, Active	Oct 25, 2004	€0 - €1M (As on Dec 31, 2024)	2 (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
SKF AB CIN: 5562408301 , United States, Active	Jul 03, 2018	-	43360 (As on Dec 31, 2019)	-
SKF GROUP LIMITED CIN: 10005589 , United Kingdom, Active	Feb 14, 2016	£0 - £1M (As on Feb 29, 2024)	1 (As on Feb 28, 2025)
Skf Economos India Private Limited CIN: U25209DL2004PTC129717 , India, Active	Oct 06, 2004	-	-
SKF INDIA LIMITED CIN: L29130PN1961PLC213113 , India, Active	Apr 12, 1961	₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	1863 (As on Oct 01, 2024)
SKF TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U29195KA1997PTC027954 , India, Amalgamated	Jul 07, 1997	₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2019)	-
Skf Engineering And Lubrication India Private Limited CIN: U29100KA1993PTC044269 , India, Active	Feb 11, 1993	₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	715 (As on Aug 01, 2025)
SKF AB CIN: 556240-8301 , Belgium, Active	Dec 31, 1906	€1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2019)	-	-
Skf Usa Inc. CIN: 231043740 , United States, Active	Dec 26, 999	-	2323 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

SKF got listed on Jun 15, 1963.

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SKF has raised a total funding of $295K over 13 rounds. Its first funding round was on 1993. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Dec 18, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. SKF has 10 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of SKF:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Dec 18, 2023	1697479	Grant (prize money)	8932196	6005001	2385764	9747387
Dec 01, 2023	8889797	Grant (prize money)	5010516	6732724	9346410	Europa
May 12, 2023	5179401	Grant (prize money)	1356830	6259227	1843340	ESD

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The founders of SKF are Sven Wingqvist and Axel Carlander.

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

Sven Wingqvist: Former Co-Founder of SKF.
Axel Carlander: Former Co-Founder of SKF.
Rickard Gustafson: CEO of SKF.
Contact Info: 1 email address

SKF's Board of Directors

SKF's board has 10 active members. Shailesh Sharma and Manish Bhatnagar are part of team and Subramanyam Gopal, Magnus Lennart Prick, Kerstin Enochsson, Karl Robin Joakim Landholm, Antonio Molle, Bastian Thomas, David Leif Henning Johansson and Anu Arun Wakhlu are independent board members.

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

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
zyyjjvd	Team	-	Current	6y 7m
zenwcaf	Team	-	Current	5y 3m
Subramanyam Gopal	Independent board member	-	Current	7y 4m
tpnyysd	Independent board member	-	Current	8y 3m
{agtnfe	Independent board member	-	Current	2y 1m
xzmmxmt	Independent board member	-	Current	1y 4m
xpenuc{	Independent board member	-	Current	7y 3m
ekzszph	Independent board member	-	Current	2y 7m
{itsbdv	Independent board member	-	Current	3y 5m
bnqrvow	Independent board member	-	Current	9y 7m

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SKF's employee count trend

SKF has 20,358 employees as of Sep 26. Here is SKF's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of SKF include Siemens, Mitsubishielectric and Emerson. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of SKF, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Siemens 1847, Munich (Germany), Public	Manufacturer of industrial automation software and hardware for infrastructure systems	-	Jindal ventures, Bluefish Capital & 8 others	78/100
2nd	Mitsubishielectric 1921, Chiyoda-ku (Japan), Public	Manufacturer of diverse electrical and electronic products, systems, and solutions	-	Europa, Gov.cz & 1 others	75/100
3rd	Emerson 1890, St. Louis (United States), Acquired	Provider of integrated control and monitoring systems	-	Seaside Private Capital, Blackstone & 6 others	74/100
4th	CG Power & Industrial Solutions 1937, Mumbai (India), Acquired	Manufacturer of Industrial and Consumer Electric Equipment	-	Yes Bank, L & T Finance Holdings & 6 others	74/100
5th	Honeywell 1885, Charlotte (United States), Public	Manufacturer and supplier of diversified consumer electronics and industrial automation equipments	$1.13M	ngn-capital.com, Analah Ventures & 10 others	74/100
6th	Schneider Electric 1836, Rueil malmaison (France), Public	Provider of energy management, digital monitoring, protection, and automation services	-	ngn-capital.com, Temasek & 9 others	72/100
7th	Rockwell Automation 1903, Milwaukee (United States), Public	Provider of Industrial automation and information systems	-	IoT Evolution, OnRamp Insurance Conference	72/100
8th	Danfoss 1933, Nordborg (Denmark), Series C	Manufacturer of solutions increasing machine productivity, reducing emissions, and lowering energy	$41.2M	Emerald Technology Ventures, LahiTapiola & 7 others	72/100
9th	ABB 1883, Zurich (Switzerland), Public	Provider of electrification, automation, robotics, and power conversion technology	-	ngn-capital.com, GIC & 13 others	71/100
10th	ITT 1920, White Plains (United States), Public	Manufacturer of engineered components for industries	-	RWA Wealth Partners, AssetMark & 3 others	68/100
12th	SKF 1907, Gothenburg (Sweden), Public	Provider of bearings, seals, lubrication solutions, and condition-monitoring services for rotating machinery	$295K	Cevian, FAM & 8 others	70/100