Cobham Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1934

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 10,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 74

Cobham General Information

Description

Operator of an aerospace manufacturing company intended for the commercial, defense and security markets. The company offers a range of technologies and services in wireless, audio, video and data communications, including satellite communications, defense electronics, air-to-air refueling, aviation services, life support and mission equipment to solve challenging problems, enabling clients to increase the safety and mission capabilities of their personnel and equipment in extreme environments.

Contact Information

Website
www.cobham.com
Formerly Known As
FR Group, Flight Refuelling
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 41-43 Basepoint Business Centre
  • Aviation Business Park, Enterprise Close, Christchurch
  • Dorset BH23 6NX
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 41-43 Basepoint Business Centre
  • Aviation Business Park, Enterprise Close, Christchurch
  • Dorset BH23 6NX
  • England, United Kingdom

Cobham Timeline

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Cobham Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Cobham Comparisons

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Operator of an aerospace manufacturing company intended for the commercial, defense and security markets. The company of
Aerospace and Defense
Dorset, United Kingdom
10,000 As of 2023

Charlotte, NC
 

Greensboro, NC
 
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Cobham Competitors (45)

One of Cobham’s 45 competitors is Collins Aerospace, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Charlotte, NC.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Collins Aerospace Corporate Backed or Acquired Charlotte, NC
Honda Aircraft Company Corporation Greensboro, NC
General Dynamics Mission Systems Corporation Fairfax, VA
L3 Harris Technologies Corporation Melbourne, FL
Gulfstream Aerospace Formerly PE-Backed Savannah, GA
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Cobham Signals

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Cobham Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Cobham Investments & Acquisitions (74)

Cobham’s most recent deal was a Corporate with Cobham Aerospace Communications. The deal was made on 01-Dec-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Cobham Aerospace Communications 01-Dec-2022 Corporate Aerospace and Defense
Slingshot Aerospace 11-Aug-2022 Later Stage VC Business/Productivity Software
Ultra Electronics 01-Aug-2022 Buyout/LBO Aerospace and Defense
Aeroflex 15-Sep-2014 Merger/Acquisition Electronic Equipment and Instruments
PBE Axell 10-May-2013 Merger/Acquisition Wireless Communications Equipment
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Cobham Exits (15)

Cobham’s most recent exit was on 10-May-2013 from PBE Axell. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
PBE Axell 10-May-2013 Completed
Telerob 19-Jan-2011 Completed
RVision (Electrical Equipment) 14-Dec-2010 Completed
SPARTA (Aerospace and Defense) 04-Jun-2008 Completed
S-TEC 03-Jan-2008 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Cobham Affiliates

Subsidiaries (10)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
C16 Ventures London, United Kingdom 2022
Coefi Paris, France 1992
Cobham Satcom Lyngby, Denmark 1981
Salies Villebon-sur-Yvette, France 1972
Chelton Newmarket Suffolk, United Kingdom 1947
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Cobham FAQs

  • When was Cobham founded?

    Cobham was founded in 1934.

  • Where is Cobham headquartered?

    Cobham is headquartered in Dorset, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Cobham?

    Cobham has 10,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Cobham in?

    Cobham’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.

  • Is Cobham a private or public company?

    Cobham is a Private company.

  • What is Cobham’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Cobham is .

  • How much funding has Cobham raised over time?

    Cobham has raised $48.1M.

  • Who are Cobham’s investors?

    Advent International and Blackstone have invested in Cobham.

  • Who are Cobham’s competitors?

    Collins Aerospace, Honda Aircraft Company, General Dynamics Mission Systems, L3 Harris Technologies, and Gulfstream Aerospace are some of the 45 competitors of Cobham.

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