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Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
Hella designs and manufactures lighting equipment for local and international car manufacturers
About Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
In 1899, Sally Windmüller founded Westfälische Metall-Industrie Aktien-Gesellschaft (WMI) in Germany, initially producing ball horns, candles, and kerosene lamps for carriages. The brand name "Hella" emerged in 1908, marking the company's foray into automotive lighting with acetylene headlights.
By 1923, the Hueck family, led by Oskar Eduard Hueck, acquired a majority stake in WMI, steering the company towards innovation in automotive lighting and electronics. Over the decades, Hella expanded its product range and global footprint, becoming a key player in the automotive supply industry.
In a significant milestone, Hella went public in 2014, raising €350 million to fuel further growth and innovation. This move underscored its commitment to advancing automotive technology and expanding its market reach.
The journey took another pivotal turn in 2021 when Faurecia S.E. acquired a 60% stake in Hella, valuing the company at €3.9 billion. This acquisition positioned Hella within the FORVIA Group, enhancing its capabilities and market presence.
Today, Hella stands as a testament to over a century of innovation and adaptation, continuing to illuminate the road ahead in the automotive industry.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1899
- Headquarters
- Lippstadt, Germany
- Listing
- IPO 2014
- Employees
- 16,103
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 26.0/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sector
- Transportation, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Autonomous Mobility, Horizon Europe
- Technology
- Hardware, Recognition Technology, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Sep 2026 | $330M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Feb 2022 | $6B | $7.5B | Forvia | ↗ |
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