# LEADRIVE: Electrical/electronic manufacturing, Aachen, Germany

> LEADRIVE: LEADRIVE Technology is a high-tech company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2017. Based in Aachen, Germany. Founded 2017.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/leadrive-2 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# LEADRIVE

LEADRIVE Technology is a high-tech company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2017.

Funding reported Last round: Series E

Electrical/electronic manufacturing Aachen, Germany

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 42 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 231.8M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series E Sept 2025

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for LEADRIVE has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About LEADRIVE

LEADRIVE Technology is a high-tech company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2017.

It specializes in power electronics, focusing on the research, development, and manufacturing of automotive-certified electric drive components using silicon carbide (SiC) technology. The company aims to be a leading supplier of high-performance, low-cost drivetrain components for electrification, supporting a mission to electrify various sectors, including industry and energy supply. LEADRIVE offers a range of products, including power modules, high power density inverters, and electric drive solution platforms, all certified for automotive use. These SiC-based components are designed for efficient electric propulsion systems and are compatible with various assembly requirements. The company also provides customized development services, supporting clients from concept to manufacturing. With a strong engineering team and numerous international patents, LEADRIVE collaborates with industry leaders, including a strategic investment from Volvo Cars Tech Fund to enhance electric drivetrains.

## What company datasets say LEADRIVE raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **231.8M** in the source's currency

Last round **Series E**

Last round size **82.5M**

Last round date **Sept 2025**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [C Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/c-ventures)
- [C Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/c-capital-2)

Each firm lists LEADRIVE on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Electrical/electronic manufacturing
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33599, 336320, 334418, SIC 3621, 3714, 3679
- **Region:** North Rhine-Westphalia
- **Revenue:** 45M a year, as listed

## Electrical/electronic manufacturing in Germany

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- [**JOLT ENERGY** Muenchen · founded 2018](https://millionrounds.com/startup/jolt-energy)
- [**q.ant** Stuttgart · founded 2018](https://millionrounds.com/startup/q-ant)
- [**Instagrid** Ludwigsburg · founded 2018](https://millionrounds.com/startup/instagrid)
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- [**BURNHARD** Duesseldorf · founded 2012](https://millionrounds.com/startup/burnhard)

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