When was WABCO founded?

WABCO was founded in 1869 and raised its 1st funding round 148 years after it was founded.

Where is WABCO located?

WABCO is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.

How many employees does WABCO have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at WABCO is 3165.

Is WABCO a funded company?

WABCO is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Oct 01, 2017.

How much is WABCO worth?

The last known valuation of WABCO was $***** as of Mar 28, 2019.

When was the latest funding round of WABCO?

WABCO's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Oct 01, 2017, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of WABCO?

Annual revenue of WABCO is more than $1B as on Dec 31, 2019

Where does WABCO rank among its competitors?

WABCO ranks 132nd amongst 6496 active competitors, of which 50 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was BorgWarner, which secured $5M in Mar, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of WABCO?

WABCO's top competitors include Uno Minda, Cooper Standard and Faurecia. Among them, BorgWarner secured the most recent funding round in March, 2025.

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

Q: Is WABCO an acquired company?

WABCO got acquired by ZF on Mar 28, 2019.

WABCO is an acquired company based in Bern (Switzerland), founded in 1869 by George Westinghouse Jr. It operates as a Manufacturer & supplier of chassis control system. WABCO has raised an undisclosed amount in funding, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 6496 active competitors, including 50 funded and 722 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Uno Minda, Cooper Standard and Faurecia.

Company Details

Wabco is a listed company which designs, manufactures and markets conventional braking products, advanced braking systems, and other related air assisted products and systems. Main components produced by the company are anti-lock braking systems, optidrive, clutch servo, air pumps, suspension parts and air compressors. The company has five manufacturing facilities, software design center and a test track in India. The company serves its aftermarket customers through a wide national distribution network of 7000 outlets and 250 service centers.

Website: wabco-auto.com
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1869

Location

Bern, Switzerland

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Oct 01, 2017, $*****

Last Known Valuation

$***** as on Mar 28, 2019

Investors

Catamaran & 1 more

Ranked

132^nd among 6496 active competitors

Annual Revenue

$1B+ as on Dec 31, 2019

Employee Count

3,165 as on May 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

SmartDrive Systems & 9 more

Similar Companies

Uno Minda & 7119 more

Exit Details

Acquired by ZF (Mar 28, 2019)

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WABCO is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
WABCO HOLDINGS INC. CIN: 1390844 , United States, Active	Feb 19, 2007	$1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2019)	290 (As on Dec 31, 2022)	-

WABCO got acquired by ZF on Mar 28, 2019 at an acquisition amount of $*****.

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WABCO has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Oct 01, 2017 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. WABCO has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of WABCO:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Oct 01, 2017	5138882	Grant (prize money)	3976680	3381501	4884360	8231768

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The founders of WABCO is George Westinghouse Jr.

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George Westinghouse Jr: Founder of WABCO.

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WABCO's employee count trend

WABCO has 3,165 employees as of May 26. Here is WABCO's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of WABCO include Uno Minda, Cooper Standard and Faurecia. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of WABCO, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Uno Minda 1958, Gurugram (India), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components and systems for original equipment manufacturers	$260M	Motilal Oswal Private Equity, Kotak Mahindra Bank ... & 7 others	73/100
2nd	Cooper Standard 1960, Novi (United States), Acquired	Global supplier of sealing, fluid handling systems, and material science solutions	$51.1M	-	69/100
3rd	Faurecia 1997, Nanterre (France), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components and systems	-	NUMA, PSA Group & 3 others	68/100
4th	CIE Automotive 2002, Bilbao (Spain), Public	Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and tier 1 companies	$16.3M	Kedaara, Ainos Holdings & 19 others	68/100
5th	Motherson Group 1975, Noida (India), Late Stage	Manufactures electrical distribution systems for automobiles	-	Nepean Capital, India Capital Growth & 2 others	67/100
6th	Varroc 1990, Aurangabad (India), Public	Manufacturer of automotive components	$50.1M	Tata Opportunities Fund, Kotak Mahindra Bank ... & 3 others	67/100
7th	Continental 1871, Hannover (Germany), Public	Manufacturer & supplier of tires, brake systems, chassis, safety, and power train components	-	Economy And Finance, TPG & 4 others	66/100
8th	Valeo 1923, Paris (France), Public	Provider of a global automotive supplier providing a range of products and services to automakers, with a focus on innovation and technology in the field of mobility	-	Economy And Finance, CAPCELLENCE & 2 others	65/100
9th	BorgWarner 1928, Auburn Hills (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of multiple automotive parts and accessories	-	Michigan Economic Development, Economy And Finance ... & 2 others	65/100
10th	Hutchinson 1853, Paris (France), Acquired	Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components	-	Economy And Finance, Innovation Fund & 1 others	64/100
132nd	WABCO 1869, Bern (Switzerland), Acquired	Manufacturer & supplier of chassis control system	-	Catamaran, Europa	44/100

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WABCO has made 3 investments in companies including SmartDrive Systems and Nikola Motor. WABCO has also acquired 7 companies including Sturrock and Robson Group and Meritor WABCO.

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Sep 12, 2019	Investments	SmartDrive Systems	2004	San Diego (United States)
Dec 20, 2017	Investments	Nikola Motor	2015	Phoenix (United States)
Dec 01, 2017	Acquisition	Sturrock and Robson Group	1920	London (United Kingdom)