Volvo Penta Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1907

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,210

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 5

Volvo Penta General Information

Description

Manufacturer of marine and industrial power system engines intended to serve global maritime and off-road industrial markets. The company produces a wide range of propulsion products, including marine engines, gasoline engines, diesel engines, inboard performance systems, sterndrives, and complete integrated power solutions, thereby delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable performance.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
AB Pentaverken, AB Penta, Volvo Pentaverken, Sköfde Gjuteri
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Gropegårdsgatan 11
  • 417 15 Göteborg
  • Sweden
+46 031-66
Primary Industry
Machinery (B2B)
Other Industries
Road
Marine
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Gropegårdsgatan 11
  • 417 15 Göteborg
  • Sweden
+46 031-66

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Volvo Penta Valuation & Funding

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Volvo Penta Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of marine and industrial power system engines intended to serve global maritime and off-road industrial mar
Machinery (B2B)
Göteborg, Sweden
2,210 As of 2025

Palwal, India
 

Irving, TX
 
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Volvo Penta Competitors (11)

One of Volvo Penta’s 11 competitors is Action Construction Equipment, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Palwal, India.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Action Construction Equipment Formerly PE-Backed Palwal, India
Flowserve Formerly PE-Backed Irving, TX
Atlas Copco Compressors Private Equity-Backed Rock Hill, SC
NTN Bearing Corporation Mount Prospect, IL
Kioti Tractor Private Debt Financed Wendell, NC
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Volvo Penta Patents

Volvo Penta Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-4825722-A1 Dynamically controlled adaptive cruise control system Pending 14-Apr-2025
US-20260225694-A1 Dynamically controlled adaptive cruise control system Pending 14-Apr-2025
EP-4826270-A1 Freewheel clutch Pending 14-Apr-2025
US-20260316548-A1 Freewheel clutch Pending 14-Apr-2025
EP-4822314-A1 Over-temperature condition sensing Pending 09-Apr-2025 G01K3/005
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Volvo Penta Former Investors

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Volvo Penta Investments & Acquisitions (5)

Volvo Penta’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Utility Innovation Group. The deal was made on 07-Nov-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Utility Innovation Group 07-Nov-2024 Early Stage VC Energy Infrastructure
Utility Innovation Group 15-May-2023 Early Stage VC Energy Infrastructure
ZEM (Zero Emission Maritime) 02-Jun-2021 Merger/Acquisition Electrical Equipment
Seven Marine 06-Jul-2017 Merger/Acquisition Marine
Humphree 05-Apr-2016 Merger/Acquisition Marine
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Volvo Penta Exits (2)

Volvo Penta’s most recent exit was on 07-Nov-2024 from Utility Innovation Group. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Utility Innovation Group 07-Nov-2024 Completed
Utility Innovation Group 15-May-2023 Early Stage VC Completed
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Volvo Penta Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Humphree Gothenburg, Sweden 2002
CPAC Systems Gothenburg, Sweden 1999
ZEM (Zero Emission Maritime) Høvik, Norway 1993
Profjord Gothenburg, Sweden 1992

Volvo Penta FAQs

  • When was Volvo Penta founded?

    Volvo Penta was founded in 1907.

  • Where is Volvo Penta headquartered?

    Volvo Penta is headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden.

  • What is the size of Volvo Penta?

    Volvo Penta has 2,210 total employees.

  • What industry is Volvo Penta in?

    Volvo Penta’s primary industry is Machinery (B2B).

  • Is Volvo Penta a private or public company?

    Volvo Penta is a Private company.

  • What is Volvo Penta’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Volvo Penta is .

  • Who are Volvo Penta’s investors?

    Fritz Egnell has invested in Volvo Penta.

  • Who are Volvo Penta’s competitors?

    Action Construction Equipment, Flowserve, Atlas Copco Compressors, NTN Bearing, and Kioti Tractor are some of the 11 competitors of Volvo Penta.

  • When was Volvo Penta acquired?

    Volvo Penta was acquired on 01-Jan-1935.

  • Who acquired Volvo Penta?

    Volvo Penta was acquired by Volvo Group.

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