General InformationCaterpillar Inc. is a Fortune 500 public company headquartered in Illinois that manufactures heavy construction and mining equipment, engines, and turbines, with approximately 430,000+ employees serving customers across 180+ countries since its founding in 1925.
Funding & FinancialsAs a public company traded on NYSE (CAT) since 1929, Caterpillar does not raise traditional venture funding; its market capitalization exceeds $150 billion as of recent years.
Leadership & TeamJim Umpleby has served as President and CEO since 2017, bringing decades of experience in the heavy equipment and industrial sectors at Caterpillar.
Recent ActivityRecent developments include significant investment in electrification and alternative fuel technologies for heavy equipment, expansion of autonomous haul truck solutions for mining, and strategic partnerships in battery technology and electric powertrains.