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Whirlpool
Being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home
About Whirlpool
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading global company specializing in kitchen and laundry appliances. With over a century of history, the company is dedicated to enhancing life at home through innovative and high-quality products. Whirlpool serves a diverse range of clients, including individual consumers, businesses, and large retailers, operating primarily in the home appliance market.
The company’s business model revolves around designing, manufacturing, and selling a wide array of home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, and dishwashers. Whirlpool operates in multiple regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, ensuring a broad market presence. The company generates revenue through the direct sale of these appliances, as well as through after-sales services and extended warranties.
In 2023, Whirlpool reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, supported by a workforce of 59,000 employees and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers worldwide. The company is committed to sustainable practices and ethical conduct, aiming to create long-term shareholder value. Whirlpool’s focus on innovation and quality has helped it maintain a strong reputation in the market, with brands like Brastemp in Brazil and JennAir in the United States standing out for their premium performance.
Whirlpool’s strategy includes continuous improvement and adaptation to consumer needs, leveraging its extensive research and development capabilities. The company also emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, ensuring that its operations are sustainable and ethically sound.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1911
- Headquarters
- Benton Harbor, United States
- Listing
- IPO 1978
- Employees
- 46,047
- Open positions
- 274
- Dealroom signal
- 70.9/100
- Industry
- Consumer Electronics
- Sector
- Consumer Electronics, Retail
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 3 companies, latest Aug 2022
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Jun 2026 | $2B | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Feb 2026 | $800M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Whirlpool is 110K monthly website visits, up 37.5% over the last three months. Whirlpool's team grew 19.7% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
US Department of Energy
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Market sentiment
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