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Kalle

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Industrial manufacture of sausage casings, sponge cloths, and additives for the meat and protein processing industries

Wiesbaden, GermanyFounded 1863Food
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2010
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Kalle

Kalle Group specializes in the industrial manufacture of sausage casings, sponge cloths, and additives, catering primarily to the meat and protein processing industries. Headquartered in Wiesbaden, the company has a rich history spanning almost 160 years, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in a dynamic market. Kalle Group's products are essential for many of the largest meat and poultry product manufacturers globally, with sales operations extending across the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company operates from a 75,000 square foot facility and has been a pioneer in casing and netting innovations, setting standards in quality and cost-effectiveness. Kalle Group's business model revolves around B2B (business-to-business) transactions, providing high-quality, specialized products to large-scale meat and protein processors. Revenue is generated through the sale of these industrial products, which are critical components in the food production supply chain. The company also emphasizes its ability to quickly adapt to new market requirements, ensuring it remains a key player in the global market.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
1863
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Employees
469
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
44.6/100
Industry
Food
Sector
Food, Chemistry
Business model
Manufacturing

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBT✓Debt May 2025 $319M — Undisclosed ↗
GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC Mar 2010 $12M $81M Undisclosed —
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Growth signals

Kalle website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Kalle is 0 monthly website visits. Kalle's team grew 69.9% over the past year.

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
14 countries with
team presence
🇩🇪 Germany55.6%
🇺🇸 United States10.3%
🇨🇱 Chile5.1%
🇭🇺 Hungary5.1%
🇨🇿 Czech Republic3.4%
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