Hilti Venture

What Hilti Venture does

Hilti Corporation is a privately-held construction technology company founded in 1941 and headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, with the Hilti family as majority shareholders. The company develops, manufactures, and sells power tools, fastening systems, anchor systems, construction chemicals, firestop solutions, modular support systems, and high-precision laser measurement devices through wholly-owned subsidiary Hillos GmbH. Its technology center of gravity is the Nuron cloud-connected 22V battery platform, launched in 2022 and expanded in 2025 with 60+ heavy-duty cordless products, integrated with the ON!Track asset management software that delivers up to 20% lower unplanned downtime and up to 25% greater on-site efficiency. The company complements hardware with PROFIS Engineering design software, BIM services, IoT connectivity, and a B2B eProcurement offering that integrates with 50+ marketplaces including SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Oracle.

Hilti serves construction professionals, contractors, and engineering firms in over 120 countries through a direct field sales force, country-specific e-commerce sites, and the Hilti Venture startup partnership program (offices in San Francisco, Boston, Liechtenstein, and Tel Aviv). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of tools, batteries, and consumables; fleet management, repair, calibration, and lifetime services; and subscription-style software (PROFIS Engineering, ON!Track). Pricing is quote-based and regional, with multi-year enterprise contracts and eProcurement integrations supporting large-account procurement workflows.

In the first four months of 2026, Hilti Group reported CHF 2,068 million in sales, up 4.7% in local currencies but down 1.5% in CHF due to a 6.2 ppt Swiss franc appreciation effect. Regional mix was Europe CHF 1,097M, Americas CHF 633M, Asia-Pacific CHF 238M, and Middle-East/Africa CHF 100M. Manufacturing scale spans facilities in Hungary (Platinum DGNB), India (Gold DGNB, first in India), Austria (Gold DGNB since 2010), and Germany (Hillos Jena, opened November 2025), with ~31,000 employees globally. The company is privately held, ISO 27001-aligned, GDPR-baselined worldwide via Binding Corporate Rules, and not listed on any exchange.

Name

Hilti Venture

Legal name

Hilti Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://hilti.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hilti is a privately-held construction technology company, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Liechtenstein, that develops and sells power tools, fastening systems, anchors, firestop, and precision measurement devices — anchored by the Nuron 22V battery platform — to construction professionals and engineering firms across more than 120 countries via direct sales and B2B eProcurement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaduz

HQ country

Liechtenstein

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Tools and Equipment Sales: Hilti generates revenue primarily through the sale of power tools, cordless equipment, anchor systems, construction chemicals, and related accessories for construction professionals.
2. Services (Fleet Management, ON!Track, Engineering): Hilti offers services including tool fleet management, ON!Track asset tracking, engineering services, training, repair, maintenance and calibration services, and B2B eProcurement solutions.
3. Software (BIM, PROFIS Engineering): Software solutions including BIM experience center, BIM equipment and services, and PROFIS Engineering Suite for design calculations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hilti Venture is Hilti's corporate venture capital arm and strategic startup partnership program that invests in and collaborates with construction technology startups. The program focuses on startups developing AI-powered estimating tools, reality capture data management, contract compliance software, and construction scheduling solutions. It operates dedicated offices in San Francisco, Boston, Liechtenstein, and Tel Aviv to identify and engage construction tech founders globally. Hilti Venture functions as an investment firm under the umbrella of Hilti Corporation, providing portfolio companies with access to Hilti's distribution, manufacturing, and industry expertise.

Product overview

Hilti is a construction technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction tools, equipment, software and services. The core product offering includes Anchor Systems, Construction Chemicals, Cordless Systems (powered by the Nuron 22V battery platform), Cutting/Sawing/Grinding equipment, Firestop systems, and Modular Support Systems. The software portfolio includes PROFIS Engineering Suite for design calculations and ON!Track for asset and fleet management. These products are complemented by services including BIM consulting, B2B eProcurement integration, Fleet Management, and IoT connectivity. The company operates Hilti Venture as a strategic startup partnership initiative with offices in San Francisco, Boston, Liechtenstein, and Tel Aviv. Subsidiary Hillos GmbH produces precision laser measuring devices and positioning systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nuron: Cloud-connected 22-volt cordless power tool battery platform that unifies a wide range of tools in a single ecosystem, simplifying work on construction sites and improving tool park management.
• ON!Track
• Hilti Venture

Products and services

• Hilti Venture Partnership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% greater efficiency on construction sites with heavy-duty cordless tools
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, historic and minor.

• Construction Technology StartupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHilti Venture builds strategic partnerships with construction technology startups, investing in and collaborating with startups developing AI-powered estimating tools, reality capture data management, contract compliance software, and construction scheduling solutions. The program has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Liechtenstein, and Tel Aviv.
• Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbHhistoricOthersHillos GmbH was established in 2003 as a joint venture between Hilti and Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbH. Since 2023, Hillos has been fully owned by the Hilti Group.
• W.S. Gewerbebau GmbHminorOthersW.S. Gewerbebau GmbH is the real estate company that owns the building housing Hillos GmbH in Jena, Germany. The building is rented long-term to Hillos.
• Brandon ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrandon AB operates the Hilti Fan Shop. Hilti uses this third-party service provider for provision of the Hilti Fan Shop merchandise platform.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik AB: Sandvik is a Swedish engineering group with a Rock Processing and cutting tools business that competes with Hilti's cutting, sawing, and grinding categories. While broader in mining and materials technology, its construction-focused tools overlap with Hilti's diamond cutting equipment.
• Snap-on Incorporated: Snap-on is a broader tool and equipment manufacturer primarily serving automotive and industrial repair markets with a franchise distribution model. While less construction-focused than Hilti, it overlaps in professional tools, asset management software, and direct-to-professional sales.
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a larger Swedish industrial group offering power tools, assembly solutions, and construction equipment. While broader than Hilti's construction tools focus, it overlaps in professional pneumatic and cordless tools as well as fleet management software.

Direct peers

• Husqvarna Group: Husqvarna Group produces construction cutting, sawing, and demolition equipment as well as surface preparation machinery. Directly overlaps with Hilti's cutting/sawing/grinding and demolition product categories in the professional construction segment.
• Robert Bosch (Bosch Power Tools): Robert Bosch GmbH operates a major Power Tools division offering professional cordless and corded tools, accessories, and measuring equipment. Directly competes with Hilti across the professional tradesperson and contractor segments globally with comparable product breadth and integrated battery platforms.
• Stanley Black & Decker (DeWalt): Stanley Black & Decker owns the DeWalt brand, a leading professional cordless power tool platform with comparable battery ecosystems and construction-prosumer positioning. Closely competes with Hilti's Nuron platform in the construction professional segment.
• Festool (Tooltechnic Systems / TTS): Festool is a premium German power tool brand owned by TTS Tooltechnic Systems, focused on woodworking and finishing trades with high-precision cordless systems. Directly comparable to Hilti's premium positioning, integrated battery ecosystem, and dust-extraction enabled tools.
• Makita Corporation: Makita is a Japanese power tool manufacturer with a global professional cordless platform (LXT 18V) directly competing with Hilti's Nuron. Overlaps heavily with Hilti across professional power tools, fastening systems, and contractor-targeted accessories.
• Koki Holdings (HiKOKI / Metabo): Koki Holdings owns HiKOKI (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) and Metabo, competing directly with Hilti in professional cordless tools with their own multi-volt battery platforms. Operates across similar construction professional use cases and product categories.
• Techtronic Industries (Milwaukee Tool): Techtronic Industries owns Milwaukee Tool, a leading professional cordless platform targeting contractors and trades. Competes directly with Hilti in the construction professional segment with overlapping product categories, battery ecosystems, and tool fleet management offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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