Dekra

What Dekra does

DEKRA is a privately held, Germany-domiciled (DEKRA SE) Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services company founded in Berlin in 1925, operating across more than 50 countries with 10,000+ employees and reporting €4.4 billion in FY2025 revenue. The company organizes its offering into eight service divisions: Audit, Claims & Expertise, Consulting, Digital & Product Solutions, Industrial Inspection, Temp Work, Training, and Vehicle Inspection, supplemented by specialized topic services in battery regulation compliance, digital trust, due diligence, mobility, and sustainability. Core revenue streams are professional-services fees from project-based testing, recurring mandatory inspections, multi-year management system and product certifications, insurance claims handling, and consulting engagements billed on project or retainer bases. Distribution is primarily direct enterprise field sales augmented by a 1,200-strong external auditor and 500+ local partner network, with newer digital channels including an embedded testing integration into Temu's Seller Center marketplace.

Name

Dekra

Legal name

DEKRA SE

Website

https://dekra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

DEKRA is a Germany-based global TIC services company founded in 1925 that provides testing, inspection, certification, and claims handling to automotive, manufacturing, insurance, energy, and digital trust clients across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Engineering Services (541330), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), Rolling Stock Testing, Inspection & Certification (NDT, commissioning, compliance) (TLAKAIAM), Pressure Equipment, Boilers & Heat Exchanger Inspection (EUAEAHAB)

Keywords

• Testing inspection certification
• Vehicle inspection services
• Management system certification
• Automotive testing services
• Cybersecurity testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Testing Services: DEKRA provides comprehensive testing services for automotive, electronics, cybersecurity, battery, and industrial products. Revenue is generated through per-project fees and testing contracts.
2. Inspection Services: Vehicle inspection services, industrial inspection, and facility assessments generate recurring revenue from mandatory inspections and periodic assessments.
3. Certification Services: Management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.), personnel certifications, and product certifications provide both one-time and recurring revenue streams.
4. Consulting Services: Safety consulting, process safety, organizational reliability, and cybersecurity advisory services billed on project or retainer basis.
5. Claims Handling and Loss Adjusting: Insurance claims management services for automotive, marine, property, liability, and health sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DEKRA delivers independent testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services spanning vehicle inspection, management system certification, product safety and EMC/RF testing, cybersecurity assessment, industrial inspection, sustainability verification, and insurance claims handling. It also provides specialized consulting and training across mobility, digital trust, and sustainability domains to manufacturers, insurers, energy firms, and other enterprises globally.

Product overview

DEKRA offers a comprehensive portfolio of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services organized into eight major service divisions: Audit (management system certification, personnel certification, expert audits, verification & validation), Claims & Expertise (claims handling, loss adjusting, vehicle appraisal, vehicle management), Consulting (process safety, organizational safety, HSE, automotive business improvement, cybersecurity), Digital & Product Solutions (AI services, automotive testing, connectivity testing, cybersecurity, EMC/RF testing, medical device certification, product certification/safety), Industrial Inspection (environmental, electrical, machinery, pressure equipment, NDT, calibration, fire protection), Temp Work (personnel management, solution management, event & logistics), Training (transport, mobility, HSE, sustainability, management systems, cybersecurity), and Vehicle Inspection (inspections, emissions, registration, appraisals, battery testing). The organization also provides specialized topic services including battery compliance, digital trust, due diligence, laboratory services, mobility services (ADAS/connected driving, electromobility), sustainability services (carbon management, ESG compliance), and vendor inspection. DEKRA serves multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, construction, energy, healthcare, and ICT through a global network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DEKRA Audit: Management system and personnel certification division offering audits and certifications according to international standards with over 200 accreditations
• DEKRA Claims & Expertise
• DEKRA Consulting
• DEKRA Digital Trust Services
• DEKRA Sustainability Services
• DEKRA Future Mobility Services

Products and services

• DEKRA Audit Certification and audit services covering management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 22301, 20000-1, IATF 16949, TISAX, EN/AS 9100, ISO/TS 22163), personnel certification, expert audits/assessments, service and process certification, and verification & validation. Delivered by 560 in-house experts and 1,200+ external auditors across 18 countries to enterprises seeking accredited certification.
• Claims & Expertise Outsourced claims handling, loss adjusting, vehicle appraisal, and vehicle management services for insurance carriers, leasing companies, and corporate clients across automotive, health, liability, marine, and property lines, supported by telematics, AI, and big-data analytics.
• DEKRA Consulting Advisory services covering process and chemical safety, organizational safety and reliability, HSE solutions, automotive business improvement, and information security & data protection consulting for industrial and corporate clients.
• Digital & Product Solutions Testing and certification services for digital and physical products including AI testing and certification, automotive testing, big data services, connectivity testing, cybersecurity services, EMC & RF testing, medical device certification, product certification, and product safety testing, serving manufacturers across multiple verticals.
• Industrial Inspection Industrial inspection services spanning environmental and ambient inspections, electrical inspections, lifting equipment/machinery/crane inspection, pressure equipment and welding, plant safety, buildings/infrastructure, NDT and advanced NDT, mechanized inspection, calibration, lab analyses, destructive testing, ventilation, and fire protection for process and industrial operators.
• Temp Work Temporary staffing and workforce management offerings including personnel management, solution management, event & logistics management, and human resources management services for clients requiring qualified interim staff in industrial and operational settings.
• Training Professional training programs spanning transport and logistics, future mobility, HSE, sustainability, management systems, information and cyber security, and personnel and professional development, delivered to enterprises and individuals seeking certified competence.
• Vehicle Inspection Vehicle inspection and appraisal services including periodic vehicle inspections, emission tests, examination and registration services, franchise services, battery testing for electric vehicles, the DEKRA Standard Seal for used cars, and vehicle condition reports.
• Battery Services / EU Battery Regulation Compliance services for EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, including digital certification, accredited laboratory battery testing, and carbon footprint verification for battery manufacturers and energy storage providers.
• Digital Trust Services Security and trust services for digital systems, including cybersecurity testing, certification, and validation for connected and autonomous vehicles, IoT, and enterprise digital infrastructure.
• Due Diligence Services M&A and investment due diligence services leveraging audit and assessment experience to support confident, sustainable business decisions for investors and acquirers.
• Mobility Services Future mobility testing and certification including ADAS and automated driving validation, connected vehicle testing, electromobility services, and bicycle services for OEMs, suppliers, and fleet operators.
• Sustainability Services Sustainability offerings covering energy transition support, carbon management and decarbonization, sustainability reporting and ESG compliance, and product sustainability and circularity for organizations pursuing climate and ESG targets.
• Laboratory Services Laboratory services including environmental and hazardous substances analysis, materials engineering and damage analysis, production-accompanying analysis, and 3D printing testing for industrial and manufacturing clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.4% revenue growth to 4.4 billion euros in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ESPORGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026DEKRA partnered with ESPORG to develop the Green Parking Standard, a voluntary certification framework with over 40 sustainability criteria aligned with EU 2030, 2040, and 2050 climate targets. DEKRA conducts the certification assessments for parking operators meeting these standards.
• TemucoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2026DEKRA partnered with Temu to provide independent testing services for electrical and electronic products on Temu's marketplace. Services are integrated into Temu's Seller Center, with Temu investing heavily in compliance and safety systems ($100 million in 2025, doubling to $200 million in 2026).
• FIH (Foxconn)strategicTechnology or Integration · 23 December 2025FIH, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), obtained dual ISO 26262 Functional Safety and ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity certifications from DEKRA for its Telematics Control Unit. This positions FIH among a limited number of companies to hold both certifications concurrently.
• KyndrylstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Kyndryl and DEKRA launched new digital trust solutions in 2025, combining DEKRA's certification expertise with Kyndryl's IT infrastructure capabilities.
• WindrosestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2025DEKRA and Windrose collaborate on V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) and automation technologies for electric trucks, supporting the development and certification of connected electric commercial vehicles.
• Wireless Approval Consultants (WAC)coreOthers · 1 January 2025DEKRA acquired Wireless Approval Consultants (WAC), a radio frequency (RF) certification firm serving automotive suppliers and manufacturers, to enhance its automotive wireless testing capabilities. The acquisition strengthens DEKRA's presence in Michigan and expands services for connected and automated vehicles.
• iValue-eMudhra PartnershipstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The iValue-eMudhra partnership, involving DEKRA, launched new digital trust solutions in 2025 to address cybersecurity and digital certification needs.
• Onward SecuritycoreOthers · 28 March 2023DEKRA acquired Onward Security in Taiwan to expand its cybersecurity portfolio and establish a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Onward Security brings expertise in IoT cybersecurity evaluation, testing, and certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Intertek: UK-headquartered TIC competitor with comparable portfolio of product testing, certification, and assurance services, including strong presence in automotive, electronics, and consumer goods adjacent to DEKRA's offerings.
• UL Solutions: US-based testing, inspection, and certification company focused on product safety, EMC, wireless, and cybersecurity; competes with DEKRA in product certification and digital trust services.
• TÜV Rheinland: Direct German TIC peer with overlapping automotive, industrial, cybersecurity, and product certification services; comparable scale and similar German-rooted global footprint.
• Element Materials Testing: Global testing and inspection provider focused on materials, product qualification, and failure analysis; competes with DEKRA's industrial inspection, NDT, and laboratory services divisions.
• TÜV SÜD: German-headquartered global TIC competitor offering automotive testing, industrial inspection, certification, and training services with very similar end markets and service portfolio to DEKRA.
• Applus+: Spanish-headquartered TIC peer operating in automotive inspection, industrial, energy, and laboratories; competes with DEKRA particularly in European vehicle inspection and industrial testing.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Publicly listed global TIC leader (€5B+ revenue) with marine, offshore, agri-food, and commodity verticals alongside core TIC; competes with DEKRA in automotive, industrial, and certification but with broader scope.
• SGS: Swiss-based global TIC incumbent with testing, inspection, and certification across agriculture, food, life sciences, minerals, and industrial; overlaps with DEKRA in industrial inspection and product certification.
• DNV: Norwegian classification and TIC society with strong maritime, energy, and management system certification; overlaps with DEKRA in certification, energy, and industrial inspection verticals.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing services group dominant in bioanalytical, environmental, and food testing; overlaps with DEKRA in laboratory analysis and product safety testing, though with a different vertical emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments1 record

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