Robert Bosch GmbH (the Bosch Group) is a German multinational engineering and technology company, one of the world's largest suppliers of automotive components. Founded in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, it is headquartered in Gerlingen, Germany. Bosch operates across four business sectors — Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology — with about 418,000 employees worldwide and €90.3 billion in 2024 revenue. It is a privately held company, roughly 94% owned by the charitable Robert Bosch Stiftung.