Bosch

🚨 Reasons for Boycotting Bosch

Robert Bosch GmbH is a German multinational technology and engineering company founded in 1886 by Robert Bosch, headquartered in Gerlingen, Germany, and the world's largest automotive supplier. The company owns brands and subsidiaries including Bosch, Siemens (through BSH), Elmo Motion Control, and Bosch Ventures. Although Bosch has closed its R&D centers in israel, it maintains ties with israel through Elmo Motion Control's military defense systems and Bosch Ventures' israeli technology investments, contributing to the normalization of genocide.

1. Continued Commercial Presence and Subsidiaries in israel: As of June 2026, Bosch decided to close its AI and R&D offices in Tel Aviv and Haifa. However, the company maintains its commercial presence in israel through BSH (home appliances), Elmo Motion Control (motion control systems), and Bosch Ventures (venture capital). Bosch continues to employ approximately 400 people in israel. This demonstrates that Bosch has not completely terminated its corporate presence in israel.Hawzah News: Bosch will maintain its commercial presence in israel through its subsidiaries, including BSH, Elmo Motion Control, and Bosch VenturesDiken: The company will maintain its commercial presence through BSH, Elmo Motion Control, and Bosch VenturesTrading House: Bosch remains in israel with around 400 employees through Elmo Motion Control and Bosch Ventures
   
   History of R&D Activities in israel: Bosch launched its research activities in israel in 2018 at facilities in Tel Aviv and Haifa. The company conducted work in artificial intelligence, sensors, and automation within the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence (BCAI). These centers contributed to israel's technology ecosystem.Anadolu Agency: Bosch closes AI, R&D center in israel (June 2026)Milliyet: Bosch to shut down AI and R&D centers in israel (June 2026)
2. Elmo Motion Control — Military and Defense Connections: Elmo Motion Control has been operating under Bosch Rexroth since 2022. Headquartered in Petah Tikva, israel, the company develops motion control systems for military and defense applications. Elmo's products include military ground mobile systems, naval systems, aerospace, and missile weaponry. Elmo supplies Gold Eagle products for the israel Defense Forces' (IDF) Merkava tanks. Additionally, in August 2026, Elmo formed a partnership with israeli electric aviation company AIR for a heavy-lift unmanned cargo aircraft, aimed at defense applications. This demonstrates that Bosch directly contributes to israel's military technology.Ynetnews: israeli aviation firm AIR, Elmo partner on heavy-lift unmanned cargo aircraft — Elmo Motion Control, owned by Bosch Rexroth since 2022Elmo Motion Control: Military ground mobile, Naval, Aerospace, Missile weaponry — Elmo Motion Control Ltd, Petach-Tikva, israelIEN Italia: The israeli armed forces have chosen Elmo Motion Control's new Gold Eagle for their Merkava tanks
3. Bosch Ventures — Investments in israeli Technology Startups: Bosch Ventures (formerly Robert Bosch Venture Capital) invests in israel-based technology startups. Its portfolio includes israeli companies such as Claroty (cybersecurity), CropX (agricultural technology), AnyVision (facial recognition), Iguazio (data science), SiteAware (construction technology), Unispectral (imaging), and Veego (home network analytics). Bosch Ventures has an office in Tel Aviv. These investments demonstrate that Bosch directly provides financial support to the israeli technology ecosystem.GP Intel: Claroty — owned by Bosch Ventures through Robert Bosch Venture Capital Fund V (2022 vintage)Funding Tech.eu: Robert Bosch Venture Capital — Iguazio (israel, €29M), SiteAware (israel, €8.5M), Unispectral (israel, €6.6M), Veego (israel, €4.5M)Bosch Press: Bosch Ventures has established locations in israel (Tel Aviv) as part of its global startup ecosystem
4. Ownership Structure — Control Through Foundation and Trust: 92-94% of Robert Bosch GmbH is controlled by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH (charitable foundation). The foundation's voting rights have been transferred to Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. This structure allows the company to avoid public accountability. Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG is the actual decision-making center of the company and holds the majority of voting rights. This special structure enables Bosch to conduct its relations with israel away from public scrutiny.Robert Bosch Stiftung: The Foundation holds around 94 percent of the shares in Robert Bosch GmbH — voting rights transferred to Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KGBörse Stuttgart: Die Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG ist das Machtzentrum des Konzerns — sie hält mehrheitlich die Stimmrechte
5. Pro-israel Statement and Boycott Calls: In October 2023, more than 100 German companies (including Bosch) signed a joint statement condemning Hamas's attacks and expressing support for israel. By signing this statement, Bosch gave explicit support to israel. Additionally, Bosch is listed in 2026 boycott lists as a brand to be boycotted in the technology and home appliance sectors.Tabyadijital: On October 17, 2023, more than 100 German companies, including Bosch, signed a statement describing Hamas's attacks as terrorist acts, declaring their support for israelBursada Bugün: Boycott list 2026 — Home Appliance Sector: Bosch, Siemens, Philips, Vestel, ProfiloBoykot.co: Bosch brand is being boycotted

🌐 Sources

• Anadolu Agency: Bosch closes AI, R&D center in israel (June 2026)
• Hawzah News: Bosch maintains presence through BSH, Elmo, Bosch Ventures
• Ynetnews: AIR and Elmo partner on unmanned cargo aircraft — Elmo owned by Bosch Rexroth
• Elmo Motion Control: Military ground mobile, Naval, Aerospace, Missile weaponry — Petach-Tikva, israel
• GP Intel: Claroty — owned by Bosch Ventures
• Funding Tech.eu: Bosch Ventures — israeli portfolio companies
• Robert Bosch Stiftung: Ownership structure (94% stake, voting rights to Industrietreuhand KG)
• Börse Stuttgart: Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG — Machtzentrum des Konzerns
• Tabyadijital: Bosch signed pro-israel statement (October 2023)
• Bursada Bugün: 2026 boycott list — Bosch

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