The Switch
The Switch is an electric machine manufacturer specializing in custom electric machines and power electronics. They serve system integrators and OEMs in the marine, renewables, and industrial sectors, providing innovative solutions to help achieve net zero emissions. The company focuses on delivering high-quality products that enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
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Workforce
Headcount by location
- Finland77%
- Norway16%
- China6.9%
Split by department
- Engineering & R&D40%
- Operations24%
- Sales8.8%
- Finance & Administration8.1%
- Other19%
Seniority distribution
- 5 to 10 years34%
- Less than 5 years33%
- 10 to 20 years26%
- 20 to 30 years5.1%
- 30 years and more0.9%
Funding
- 21 Feb 2024Company AcquisitionUndisclosedMitsui & Co., Ltd.
- 3 Jul 2014Carve-Out AcquisitionUndisclosedYaskawa Motoman
One earlier round, with its terms and sources.
Investors
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is a global trading and investment firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It offers trading, investment, asset management, project development, logistics, and digital transformation services across sectors such as energy, mining558Japan
Yaskawa MotomanYaskawa Motoman is an industrial robotics manufacturer and automation solutions provider headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio. It designs, builds and supports over 150 robot models, automation systems, pre‑engineered workcells, software, training and25United States
VNT ManagementVNT Management is a venture capital firm specializing in investment management focused on sustainable and transformative technologies. The company partners with climate-focused startups, providing them with capital and operational support to scale11Finland
Revenue
EBITDA
Revenue source: Private reported FY2025 (Finnish Patent and Registration Office)
Recent news
- Building on 20 years - Ready for what comes next.
- The Switch wins New Propulsion Technology of the Year at Amsterdam's Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards 2026.
8 more articles, with their sources and categories.
People
How the team has changed month by month — joiners, leavers and where the hiring is going
Connections
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