Solo Cup Overview
- Year Founded
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1936
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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5,001
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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10
- Investments
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4
Solo Cup General Information
Description
Manufacturer and marketer of disposable food service products worldwide. The company offers a wide range of products, which include cups, lids, food containers, plates, bowls, portion cups, stirrers, straws, cutlery, and other disposable packaging containers that are available in plastic, paper, and foam. It sells its products through direct sales force and broker networks under their various brands.
Contact Information
Website
www.solocup.comCorporate Office
- 150 South Saunders Road
- Lake Forest, IL 60045
- United States
Corporate Office
- 150 South Saunders Road
- Lake Forest, IL 60045
- United States
Solo Cup Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Solo Cup Comparisons
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Solo Cup Competitors (2)
One of Solo Cup’s 2 competitors is Papperskopp Company, a Corporation company based in Bratislava, Slovakia.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papperskopp Company | Corporation | Bratislava, Slovakia | ||||
| Detpak South Africa | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Solo Cup Patents
Solo Cup Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-147704-S | Cup lid | Inactive | 05-Oct-2012 | ||
| US-D696940-S1 | Cup lid | Active | 30-Mar-2012 | ||
| US-D664844-S1 | Container | Active | 21-Jun-2011 | ||
| US-D636229-S1 | Plate | Active | 14-May-2010 | ||
| US-D641590-S1 | Plate | Active | 14-May-2010 |
Solo Cup Signals
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Solo Cup Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Solo Cup Investments & Acquisitions (4)
Solo Cup’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with InnoWare Plastic for . The deal was made on 31-Mar-2010.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InnoWare Plastic | 31-Mar-2010 | Buyout/LBO | Plastic Containers and Packaging | ||
| Hoffmaster Group | 01-Mar-2004 | Buyout/LBO | Other Commercial Products | ||
| Sweetheart Cup | 01-Feb-2004 | Buyout/LBO | Paper Containers and Packaging | ||
| Solo Cup (Japanese Subsidiaries) | 01-Jan-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Consumer Non-Durables |
Solo Cup Exits (2)
Solo Cup’s most recent exit was on 01-Mar-2004 from Hoffmaster Group. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffmaster Group | 01-Mar-2004 | Completed |
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| Solo Cup (Japanese Subsidiaries) | 01-Jan-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Solo Cup Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Cup Europe Pension Plan | Belfast, United Kingdom |
Solo Cup FAQs
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When was Solo Cup founded?
Solo Cup was founded in 1936.
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Where is Solo Cup headquartered?
Solo Cup is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.
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What is the size of Solo Cup?
Solo Cup has 5,001 total employees.
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What industry is Solo Cup in?
Solo Cup’s primary industry is Other Consumer Non-Durables.
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Is Solo Cup a private or public company?
Solo Cup is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Solo Cup?
The current valuation of Solo Cup is .
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What is Solo Cup’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Solo Cup is .
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How much funding has Solo Cup raised over time?
Solo Cup has raised $865M.
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Who are Solo Cup’s investors?
Ridgemont Equity Partners, TPG Angelo Gordon, and Vestar Capital Partners have invested in Solo Cup.
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Who are Solo Cup’s competitors?
Papperskopp Company and Detpak South Africa are competitors of Solo Cup.
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When was Solo Cup acquired?
Solo Cup was acquired on 07-May-2012.
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Who acquired Solo Cup?
Solo Cup was acquired by Dart Container.
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