Applus+ Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1996

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 26,834

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 15

  • Investments
  • 63

Applus+ General Information

Description

Provider of testing, inspection, and certification services intended to serve sectors such as energy, automotive, and industry to ensure compliance and quality. The company offers a broad range of services, including non-destructive testing, laboratory testing, vehicle roadworthiness assessments, and engineering support for car manufacturers, enabling clients to maintain safety and reliability.

Contact Information

Website
www.applus.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Calle Campezo nº1 Las Mercedes Business Park
  • 28022 Madrid
  • Spain
+34 912
Primary Industry
Other Commercial Services
Other Industries
Consulting Services (B2B)
Former Stock Listing
APPS
Corporate Office
  • Calle Campezo nº1 Las Mercedes Business Park
  • 28022 Madrid
  • Spain
+34 912

Applus+ Timeline

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Applus+ Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Applus+ Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
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Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of testing, inspection, and certification services intended to serve sectors such as energy, automotive, and in
Other Commercial Services
Madrid, Spain
26,834 As of 2024

London, United Kingdom
 

Anaheim, CA
 
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Applus+ Competitors (37)

One of Applus+’s 37 competitors is Element Materials Technology (London), a Private Equity-Backed company based in London, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Element Materials Technology (London) Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
National Technical Systems Private Equity-Backed Anaheim, CA
Bureau Veritas Denmark Corporation Fredericia, Denmark
CSA Group Corporate Backed or Acquired Toronto, Canada
Bureau Veritas Portugal Private Equity-Backed Lisbon, Portugal
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Applus+ Signals

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Applus+ Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Applus+ Investments & Acquisitions (63)

Applus+’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Keystone Compliance. The deal was made on 19-Nov-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Keystone Compliance 19-Nov-2024 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Services
Barlovento Recursos Naturales 21-Dec-2023 Merger/Acquisition Consulting Services (B2B)
AFC Ingenieros 23-Nov-2023 Merger/Acquisition Distributors/Wholesale
Rescoll 07-Jun-2023 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Suzhou Chunfen Test Technology Services 01-Jun-2023 Merger/Acquisition Road
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Applus+ Exits (5)

Applus+’s most recent exit was on 01-Aug-2018 from Technical Inspection Services (UK). The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Technical Inspection Services (UK) 01-Aug-2018 Completed
Applus RTD France 11-Jun-2009 Completed
  • 4 buyers
Sigma Inspection 01-Jan-2008 Completed
  • 4 buyers
K1 Katsastus 29-May-2006 Completed
Applus Technologies 15-Dec-2000 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Applus+ Affiliates

Subsidiaries (30)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Jtsec Granada, Spain 2016
Suzhou Chunfen Test Technology Services Suzhou, China 2016
Lightship Security Ottawa, Canada 2015
Besikta Bilprovning Malmo, Sweden 2011
LEM Laboratorios Calama, Chile 2009
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Applus+ FAQs

  • When was Applus+ founded?

    Applus+ was founded in 1996.

  • Where is Applus+ headquartered?

    Applus+ is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

  • What is the size of Applus+?

    Applus+ has 26,834 total employees.

  • What industry is Applus+ in?

    Applus+’s primary industry is Other Commercial Services.

  • Is Applus+ a private or public company?

    Applus+ is a Private company.

  • What is Applus+’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Applus+ is .

  • How much funding has Applus+ raised over time?

    Applus+ has raised $1.82B.

  • Who are Applus+’s investors?

    I Squared Capital and TDR Capital have invested in Applus+.

  • Who are Applus+’s competitors?

    Element Materials Technology (London), National Technical Systems, Bureau Veritas Denmark, CSA Group, and Bureau Veritas Portugal are some of the 37 competitors of Applus+.

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