WMF Overview
- Year Founded
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1853
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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6,000
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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8
- Investments
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7
WMF General Information
Description
Manufacturer of hotel equipment catering to the restaurant and hotel industry. The company specializes in designing and producing knives, pots, pans, cutlery, coffee machines, and baking pans, enabling clients with products according to their needs.
Contact Information
Website
www.aboutwmf.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- WMF Platz 1
- 73312 Geislingen/Steige
- Germany
Corporate Office
- WMF Platz 1
- 73312 Geislingen/Steige
- Germany
WMF Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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WMF Comparisons
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WMF Competitors (2)
One of WMF’s 2 competitors is Steelite International, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelite International | Private Equity-Backed | Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom | ||||
| ZWILLING J.A. Henckels | Corporation | Solingen, Germany |
WMF Patents
WMF Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2026513426-A | A coffee extraction unit and a coffee machine equipped with the extraction unit. | Pending | 25-Apr-2023 | ||
| JP-2025540400-A | Cutting blade and manufacturing method thereof | Pending | 14-Dec-2022 | ||
| JP-2025534114-A | Coffee grinders, coffee machines, and how to grind coffee in a coffee grinder | Pending | 21-Oct-2022 | ||
| JP-2025531905-A | Cutting blade and manufacturing method thereof | Pending | 16-Sep-2022 | ||
| JP-2025502533-A | Carbonated water machine | Pending | 27-Jan-2022 | B01F23/2361 |
WMF Signals
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WMF Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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WMF Investments & Acquisitions (7)
WMF’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Schaerer USA. The deal was made on 12-Feb-2016.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaerer USA | 12-Feb-2016 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Electronics (B2C) | ||
| Coffee Vending Machines (Coffee Day Enterprises/WMF) | 18-Dec-2015 | Joint Venture | Other Commercial Products | ||
| WMF Consumer Electric | 01-May-2008 | Buyout/LBO | Household Appliances | ||
| Alfi (Household Appliances) | 01-Jan-1987 | Merger/Acquisition | Household Appliances | ||
| BHS Tabletop | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Products |
WMF Exits (4)
WMF’s most recent exit was on 01-May-2008 from WMF Consumer Electric. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMF Consumer Electric | 01-May-2008 | Completed |
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| Alfi (Household Appliances) | 01-Jan-1987 | Completed |
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| BHS Tabletop | Completed |
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| IT-Informatik | Buyout/LBO | Completed |
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WMF Affiliates
Subsidiaries (10)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promont - Montage | Geislingen An Der Steige, Germany | 2007 | |
| Schaerer Deutschland | Lonsee, Germany | 2005 | |
| Seb Professional Uk | Uxbridge, United Kingdom | 1998 | |
| Wmf Americas | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1998 | |
| Schaerer USA | Irvine, CA | 1993 |
WMF FAQs
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When was WMF founded?
WMF was founded in 1853.
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Where is WMF headquartered?
WMF is headquartered in Geislingen/Steige, Germany.
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What is the size of WMF?
WMF has 6,000 total employees.
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What industry is WMF in?
WMF’s primary industry is Household Appliances.
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Is WMF a private or public company?
WMF is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of WMF?
The current valuation of WMF is .
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What is WMF’s current revenue?
The current revenue for WMF is .
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Who are WMF’s investors?
Capvis, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, and Rheinmetall have invested in WMF.
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Who are WMF’s competitors?
Steelite International and ZWILLING J.A. Henckels are competitors of WMF.
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When was WMF acquired?
WMF was acquired on 30-Nov-2016.
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Who acquired WMF?
WMF was acquired by SEB.
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