When was Vector founded?

Vector was founded in 1988 and raised its 1st funding round 33 years after it was founded.

Where is Vector located?

Vector is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Which legal entities is Vector associated with?

Vector is associated with Vector Informatik Gmbh and 6 others.

How many employees does Vector have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Vector is 2917.

Is Vector a funded company?

Vector is a funded company, having raised a total of $735K across 2 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Jan 01, 2021.

When was the latest funding round of Vector?

Vector's latest funding was a $***** Unattributed round on Oct 11, 2023, with participation from 0 investor.

What is the annual revenue of Vector?

Annual revenue of Vector is between €500M and €1B as on Dec 31, 2024

Where does Vector rank among its competitors?

Vector ranks 8th amongst 296 active competitors, of which 65 are funded. It stands 7th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Derq, which secured an undisclosed amount in Oct, 2024.

Who are the top competitors of Vector?

Vector's top competitors include Mobileye, Aptiv and Phantom. Among them, Derq secured the most recent funding round in October, 2024.

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

Company Details

Provider of solutions for development, testing, and validation of embedded systems. The company offers software, hardware, and engineering services to simplify embedded systems advancement. These solutions cater to industries including automotive, medical devices, and industrial automation. The company’s offerings support various stages of product creation.

Website: www.vector.com/us/en/
Social
Email ID: *****@vector.com
Phone Number: +49 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1988

Location

Stuttgart, Germany

Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$735K in 2 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Unattributed, Oct 11, 2023, $*****

Investors

Europa

Ranked

8^th among 296 active competitors

Annual Revenue

€500M - €1B as on Dec 31, 2024

Employee Count

2,917 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Rocqstat Software Technology & 12 more

Similar Companies

Kapsch & 118 more

View Vector's full profile

Vector is associated with 7 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
VEKTOR ESTATE s.r.o. CIN: 28877101 , Czech Republic, Active	Apr 08, 2009	-	-
VEKTOR GROUP s.r.o. CIN: 07082681 , Czech Republic, Active	Apr 27, 2018	-	-
Ector Group s.r.o. CIN: 06551238 , Czech Republic, Active	Oct 25, 2017	-	-
VECTOR GB LIMITED CIN: 6699692 , United Kingdom, Active	Sep 15, 2008	£10M - £50M (As on Dec 31, 2025)	48 (As on Dec 31, 2024)
VECTOR INFORMATIK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U51506PN2009FTC133891 , India, Active	May 01, 2009	₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
Vector Informatik Gmbh CIN: HRB17317 , Germany, Active	Mar 28, 1988	€500M - €1B (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
VECTOR CANTECH, INC. CIN: 383351209 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	156 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

Vector has raised a total funding of $735K over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 01, 2021. Vector has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Vector:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Oct 11, 2023	6450701	Unattributed	1133691	8217412	8963248	4110530
Jan 01, 2021	5450631	Grant (prize money)	9793097	7969509	4077660	Europa

Access funding benchmarks and valuations. Sign up today!

View details of Vector's funding rounds and investors

The founders of Vector are Eberhard Hinderer, Helmut Schelling and Martin Litschel.

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

Eberhard Hinderer: Co-Founder of Vector.
Contact Info: 1 email address
Helmut Schelling: Co-Founder of Vector.
Contact Info: 1 email address
Martin Litschel: Co-Founder of Vector.
Contact Info: 1 email address

View details of Vector's Founder profiles and Board Members

Vector's employee count trend

Vector has 2,917 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Vector's employee count trend over the years:

Uncover Vector's growth story! Sign up today!

Access Tracxn on any website

Our Google Chrome extension lets you view company details while browsing their websites

Install Tracxn Extension

Top competitors of Vector include Mobileye, Aptiv and Phantom. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Vector, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Mobileye 1999, Jerusalem (Israel), Public	Developer of automated driving systems and vehicle safety sensor technology	$530M	Sailing Capital, Goldman Sachs & 26 others	81/100
2nd	Aptiv 1994, Schaffhausen (Switzerland), Public	Provider of vehicle components, connectivity systems, and electrical distribution systems	-	Economy And Finance, Military Health & 3 others	72/100
3rd	Phantom 2016, Burlingame (United States), Acquired	AI-enabled full-stack system provider for autonomous vehicles	$80.2M	Samsung Venture Investment, Shinhan Financial Group ... & 13 others	70/100
4th	Kapsch 1892, Austria, Public	Provider of intelligent transportation systems and tolling and traffic management	-	Shapla Ventures, Vienna Capital Partners & 3 others	67/100
5th	Horizon 2015, Beijing (China), Public	Platform for self driving car technology	$3.4B	Chery, Amperex Technology & 56 others	65/100
6th	Iteris 1969, Santa Ana (United States), Acquired	Provider of technology solutions for smart mobility infrastructure management	-	180 Degree Capital, Federal Highway Administration ... & 1 others	63/100
7th	Derq 2016, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Seed	Developer of intelligent transportation systems using artificial intelligence for road safety	$6M	AT&T, e& & 5 others	62/100
8th	Vector 1988, Stuttgart (Germany), Early Stage	Provider of solutions for development, testing, and validation of embedded systems	$735K	Europa	59/100
9th	AutoCrypt 2007, Seoul (South Korea), Public	Provider of cybersecurity solutions for automotive and mobility applications	$40.5M	Hyundai Venture Investment, Ulmer Investments ... & 10 others	57/100
10th	HAAS Alert 2015, Chicago (United States), Seed	Provider of digital alerts and coordination tools for roadway safety	$5.12M	Volition Capital, Risk and Return & 18 others	57/100

Get insights and benchmarks for competitors of 2M+ companies! Sign up today!

Looking for more details on Vector's competitors? Click here to see the top ones

Vector has made 5 investments in companies including Driver Technologies and nearMe. Vector has also acquired 8 companies including Rocqstat Software Technology and Eyyes.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

Filter this list

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Jan 20, 2026	Acquisition	Rocqstat Software Technology		-
Mar 04, 2024	Acquisition	Eyyes	2013	Gedersdorf (Austria)
Nov 29, 2023	Investments	Driver Technologies	2021	Minato (Japan)