Borders Group Overview
- Year Founded
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1971
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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16,400
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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11
- Investments
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3
Borders Group General Information
Description
Operator of book, music and movie superstores, and mall-based bookstores. The company's superstores segment offers books, music and movies, gifts, and stationery. Its Waldenbooks Specialty Retail segment operates small format stores in malls, airports, and outlet malls offering a source for new releases, hardcover and paperback bestsellers, periodicals, and a selection of other titles through Internet.
Contact Information
Website
www.bordersgroupinc.comCorporate Office
- 100 Phoenix Drive
- Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- United States
Corporate Office
- 100 Phoenix Drive
- Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- United States
Borders Group Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Borders Group Patents
Borders Group Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20090012846-A1 | Computerized book reviewing system | Inactive | 02-Jul-2007 |
Borders Group Signals
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Borders Group Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Borders Group Investments & Acquisitions (3)
Borders Group’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Rakuten Kobo for . The deal was made on 01-Dec-2010.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Kobo | 01-Dec-2010 | Early Stage VC | Internet Retail | ||
| Rakuten Kobo | 01-Nov-2009 | Early Stage VC | Internet Retail | ||
| Paperchase | 01-Jan-2004 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Consumer Durables |
Borders Group Exits (3)
Borders Group’s most recent exit was on 01-Dec-2010 from Rakuten Kobo. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Kobo | 01-Dec-2010 | Completed |
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| Rakuten Kobo | 01-Nov-2009 | Completed |
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| Paperchase | 01-Jan-2004 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Borders Group FAQs
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When was Borders Group founded?
Borders Group was founded in 1971.
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Where is Borders Group headquartered?
Borders Group is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.
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What is the size of Borders Group?
Borders Group has 16,400 total employees.
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What industry is Borders Group in?
Borders Group’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.
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Is Borders Group a private or public company?
Borders Group is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Borders Group?
The current valuation of Borders Group is .
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What is Borders Group’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Borders Group is .
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How much funding has Borders Group raised over time?
Borders Group has raised $505M.
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Who are Borders Group’s investors?
Pershing Square Holdings and Risk Capital Partners have invested in Borders Group.
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When was Borders Group acquired?
Borders Group was acquired on 01-Jan-2012.
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Who acquired Borders Group?
Borders Group was acquired by Barnes & Noble.
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