Balfour Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1913

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 5,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Financing Rounds
  • 24

  • Investments
  • 8

Balfour General Information

Description

Manufacturer and supplier of commemorative jewelry and recognition products for high schools, universities, sports organizations and corporations worldwide. The company provides class rings, yearbooks and graduation products such as personalized graduation announcements, name cards, thank-you notes, diplomas, certificates, appreciation gifts, graduation soft goods and other products.

Contact Information

Website
www.balfour.com
Formerly Known As
American Achievement
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1550 West Mockingbird Lane
  • Dallas, TX 75235
  • United States
Primary Industry
Accessories
Other Industries
Clothing
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 1550 West Mockingbird Lane
  • Dallas, TX 75235
  • United States

Balfour Timeline

2021202220232024
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Balfour Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Balfour Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer and supplier of commemorative jewelry and recognition products for high schools, universities, sports organ
Accessories
Dallas, TX
5,000 As of 2023

Minneapolis, MN
 
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Balfour Competitors (1)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Jostens Private Equity-Backed Minneapolis, MN
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Balfour Patents

  • 43

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 2

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Balfour Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-D926406-S1 Graduation gown laundry bag Active 24-Sep-2019
CA-178803-S Bag Active 21-Jun-2017
US-20080314081-A1 Commemorative ring with flip-top Inactive 25-Jun-2007
US-D597439-S1 Tulip ring Inactive 25-Apr-2006
US-D533475-S1 Ring Inactive 21-Apr-2005
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Balfour Executive Team (21)

Name Title Board Seat
Ryan Esko Chief Executive Officer
Dean Sorrentino Chief Financial Officer
Javier Echeverria Chief Operating Officer
Norman Smith Vice President of Information Technology & Chief Information Officer
Melissa Goodis Chief Marketing Officer
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Balfour Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Balfour Investments (8)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Iconic Group 07-May-2019 Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
Gaspard 29-Jun-2015 Other Apparel
TeamWorks (application) 22-Jun-2015 Financial Software
MyYearLook 23-Mar-2015 Social/Platform Software
Powers Embroidery Chenille 03-Apr-2007 Buyout/LBO Accessories
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Balfour Subsidiaries (1)

Company Name Industry Location Founded
Gaspard Other Apparel Winnipeg, Canada
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Balfour FAQs

  • When was Balfour founded?

    Balfour was founded in 1913.

  • Who is the CEO of Balfour?

    Ryan Esko is the CEO of Balfour.

  • Where is Balfour headquartered?

    Balfour is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

  • What is the size of Balfour?

    Balfour has 5,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Balfour in?

    Balfour’s primary industry is Accessories.

  • Is Balfour a private or public company?

    Balfour is a Private company.

  • What is Balfour’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Balfour is .

  • How much funding has Balfour raised over time?

    Balfour has raised $2.89M.

  • Who are Balfour’s investors?

    Cerberus Capital Management, Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Onex Falcon, Prudential Private Capital, and Alcentra are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Balfour.

  • Who are Balfour’s competitors?

    Jostens is a competitor of Balfour.

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