Musicland Group Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1955

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 15,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 9

  • Investments
  • 4

Musicland Group General Information

Description

Retailer of entertainment-themed products based in Hopkins, Minnesota. The company operates stores under the brand names Sam Goody, Suncoast Motion Picture Company, and Media Play in the United States, through which it sells music, movies, games, trend apparel, memorabilia, and books.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 10400 Yellow Circle Drive
  • Hopkins, MN 55343
  • United States
Primary Industry
Specialty Retail
Other Industries
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 10400 Yellow Circle Drive
  • Hopkins, MN 55343
  • United States

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Musicland Group Valuation & Funding

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Musicland Group Signals

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Musicland Group Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Musicland Group Investments (4)

Musicland Group’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Golf Galaxy. The deal was made on 01-Oct-2000.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Golf Galaxy 01-Oct-2000 Secondary Transaction - Private Recreational Goods
Imagicast 11-Apr-2000 Later Stage VC Media and Information Services (B2B)
Golf Galaxy 01-Jul-1999 PE Growth/Expansion Recreational Goods
Imagicast Early Stage VC Media and Information Services (B2B)
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Musicland Group Exits (2)

Musicland Group’s most recent exit was on 11-Apr-2000 from Imagicast. The exit was categorized as with 6 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Imagicast 11-Apr-2000 Completed
  • 6 buyers
Imagicast Early Stage VC Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Musicland Group FAQs

  • When was Musicland Group founded?

    Musicland Group was founded in 1955.

  • Where is Musicland Group headquartered?

    Musicland Group is headquartered in Hopkins, MN.

  • What is the size of Musicland Group?

    Musicland Group has 15,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Musicland Group in?

    Musicland Group’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.

  • Is Musicland Group a private or public company?

    Musicland Group is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Musicland Group?

    The current valuation of Musicland Group is .

  • What is Musicland Group’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Musicland Group is .

  • How much funding has Musicland Group raised over time?

    Musicland Group has raised $75M.

  • Who are Musicland Group’s investors?

    Best Buy, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Primerica, and Sun Capital Partners have invested in Musicland Group.

  • When was Musicland Group acquired?

    Musicland Group was acquired on 29-Mar-2006.

  • Who acquired Musicland Group?

    Musicland Group was acquired by Kaspien.

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