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Brands & Companies in Germany

29 brands and 28 companies headquartered in Germany. Discover which parent companies own brands based in Germany.

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28

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Top Categories in Germany

Automotive8Fashion & Apparel4Sports3Food & Beverage3Conglomerates & Industrial2Retail & E-commerce1Household & Consumer Goods1Media & Entertainment1

Top Parent Companies in Germany

Siemens AG
4 brands
Volkswagen Group
3 brands
BMW Group
2 brands
BMW Group
2 brands
Compagnie Financiere Richemont S.A.
1 brand
adidas AG
1 brand

Companies Headquartered in Germany

adidas AG

adidas AG

German multinational sportswear corporation and the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, designing and marketing footwear, apparel, and accessories under the adidas brand.

public
Herzogenaurach, Germany
Frankfurt Stock Exchange: ADS

4 brands in portfolio

ALDI SÜD

ALDI SÜD

German discount supermarket company operating stores across southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Ireland, Australia, USA, and other international markets with focus on private label products and operational efficiency.

private
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany

6 brands in portfolio

Baller League

Baller League

Indoor six-a-side football entertainment league founded in Germany in 2024, combining professional football with celebrity participation and entertainment elements.

private
Berlin, Germany

3 brands in portfolio

Bayer AG

Bayer AG

German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company operating in healthcare, agriculture, and consumer health sectors.

public
Leverkusen, Germany
Frankfurt Stock Exchange: BAYN

1 brand in portfolio

Beiersdorf AG

Beiersdorf AG

German consumer goods company and one of the world's leading skincare companies, owning Nivea, Eucerin, Coppertone, La Prairie, and Hansaplast across 120 countries.

public
Hamburg, Germany
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (XETRA): BEI

6 brands in portfolio

Blinkist

Blinkist

Book summary and learning platform providing condensed 15-minute summaries of nonfiction books in text and audio formats.

private
Berlin, Germany

1 brand in portfolio

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Brands Headquartered in Germany

A. Lange and SohneFashion Apparel

A. Lange and Sohne

Owned by Compagnie Financiere Richemont S.A.

German luxury watch manufacture based in Glashutte, Saxony, founded in 1845 and revived in 1994 after German reunification. Owned by Richemont since 2000, and the only major German manufacture in the Richemont portfolio.

luxury-watchesgerman-watcheshorology
AdidasFashion Apparel

Adidas

Owned by adidas AG

German multinational sportswear brand designing and selling footwear, apparel, and equipment, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

sportswearfootwearapparel
AldiRetail Ecommerce

Aldi

Owned by ALDI SÜD

German discount supermarket chain operating in 20+ countries under two separate privately held entities, ALDI SÜD and ALDI NORD, both owned by the Albrecht family.

supermarketdiscount-retailgrocery
AudiAutomotive

Audi

Owned by Volkswagen Group

German luxury automobile manufacturer known for its advanced technology, quattro all-wheel drive system, and premium positioning in the automotive market.

luxury-vehiclegerman-carquattro
Bayer LeverkusenSports

Bayer Leverkusen

Owned by Bayer AG

German professional football club based in Leverkusen, competing in the Bundesliga and historically one of Germany's most consistent top-flight clubs.

footballbundesligagerman-football
Bayern MunichSports

Bayern Munich

Owned by FC Bayern Munich AG

German professional football club based in Munich, competing in the Bundesliga and widely regarded as Germany's most successful football club.

footballbundesligagerman-football
Beck'sFood Beverage

Beck's

Owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

German pilsner beer founded in Bremen in 1873, now owned by AB InBev and sold in more than 80 countries worldwide.

beerpilsnergerman-beer
BMWAutomotive

BMW

Owned by BMW Group

German luxury automobile brand known for performance-oriented sedans, SUVs, and electric vehicles.

luxury-carsautomotivegerman-brand
BMW 3 SeriesAutomotive

BMW 3 Series

Owned by BMW Group

Compact luxury sedan manufactured by BMW, known for performance, driving dynamics, and premium positioning.

luxurysedancompact
BMW MotorradAutomotive

BMW Motorrad

Owned by BMW Group

Premium motorcycle division of BMW Group, producing motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles since 1923.

motorcyclesautomotivepremium
Borussia DortmundSports

Borussia Dortmund

Owned by Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA

German professional football club founded in 1909, based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Competes in the Bundesliga and trades publicly as Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA (XETRA: BVB). Average attendance of approximately 81,000 per match.

footballbundesligagerman-football
BritaHousehold Consumer Goods

Brita

Owned by The Clorox Company

German water filtration brand providing water pitchers, filters, and water filtration systems for residential and commercial use to improve water taste and quality.

water-filtrationwater-pitcherswater-filters
Christian MingleMedia Entertainment

Christian Mingle

Owned by Spark Networks

Faith-based online dating platform founded in 2001, owned by Spark Networks Services GmbH. The platform serves Christian singles seeking relationships grounded in shared religious values.

online-datingchristian-datingfaith-based
ErbauerConglomerates Industrial

Erbauer

Owned by Einhell Germany AG

German power tools and equipment brand owned by Einhell, specializing in professional-grade tools for construction and DIY applications.

power-toolsconstructiondiy
FlexConglomerates Industrial

Flex

Owned by Chervon Holdings

German power tools and equipment brand specializing in professional-grade tools for construction and DIY applications, owned by Chervon.

power-toolsconstructionprofessional-tools
KaTechFood Beverage

KaTech

Owned by Ingredion Incorporated

Specialty texture and stabilization solutions provider offering innovative ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers.

texture-solutionsstabilizationfood-ingredients
KnorrFood Beverage

Knorr

Owned by Unilever plc

German food brand currently owned by Unilever, specializing in soups, seasonings, and ready-meals. Set to transfer to the McCormick Foods combined entity upon deal close, expected mid-2027.

foodseasoningssoups
Leica MicrosystemsTechnology Software

Leica Microsystems

Owned by Danaher Corporation

German manufacturer of microscopy and scientific imaging equipment for research and diagnostics, owned by Danaher Corporation.

microscopyimagingscientific-equipment
Mini CooperAutomotive

Mini Cooper

Owned by BMW Group

British compact car brand owned by BMW Group, known for distinctive design and premium driving experience.

compact-carsautomotivebritish-brand
OpelAutomotive

Opel

Owned by Stellantis

German automobile manufacturer owned by Stellantis, known for practical and reliable vehicles.

german-brandpractical-carsreliable-vehicles
PorscheAutomotive

Porsche

Owned by Volkswagen Group

German luxury sports car manufacturer owned by Volkswagen Group, known for high-performance vehicles.

luxury-sports-carshigh-performancegerman-engineering
PumaFashion Apparel

Puma

Owned by PUMA SE

German multinational athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories brand, the third-largest sportswear manufacturer in the world.

sneakersathletic-wearsportswear
RimowaFashion Apparel

Rimowa

Owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

German luxury luggage and travel goods brand known for innovative aluminum suitcases, owned by LVMH.

luxuryluggagetravel
SennheiserConsumer Electronics

Sennheiser

Owned by Sonova Holding AG

German audio brand founded in 1945, known for premium headphones and microphones across consumer and professional markets, with the consumer division currently owned by Sonova and seeking a new buyer.

headphonesaudiogerman-brand
Siemens EnergyEnergy Utilities

Siemens Energy

Owned by Siemens AG

German energy technology company providing power generation, transmission, and renewable energy solutions, owned by Siemens AG.

energypower-generationrenewable-energy
Siemens Financial ServicesFinance Fintech

Siemens Financial Services

Owned by Siemens AG

Financial services company providing equipment financing, leasing, and asset management solutions, owned by Siemens AG.

financial-servicesleasingequipment-financing
Siemens HealthineersHealthcare Pharmaceuticals

Siemens Healthineers

Owned by Siemens AG

German medical technology and healthcare equipment company providing diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, owned by Siemens AG.

medical-technologyhealthcarediagnostics
Siemens MobilityTransportation Logistics

Siemens Mobility

Owned by Siemens AG

German transportation and rail technology company providing trains, rail systems, and mobility solutions, owned by Siemens AG.

railtrainstransportation
VolkswagenAutomotive

Volkswagen

Owned by Volkswagen Group

German automobile manufacturer and flagship brand of Volkswagen Group, which posted 2024 revenue of €324.7 billion with a 15% profit decline amid restructuring, while 9M 2025 showed improved vehicle sales, revenue, and operating results driven by cost reductions and a product offensive.

german-carpeoples-carbeetle
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