Helly Hansen Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1876

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,132

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A
  • (Announced)

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 1

Helly Hansen General Information

Description

Manufacturer of sailing and performance ski apparel and premium workwear designed for kids, men and women. The company develops professional-grade gear apparel equipped with a patented temperature-regulating system made through insights drawn from living and working in the world's harshest environments.

Contact Information

Website
www.hellyhansen.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Munkedamsveien 35
  • 5th - 7th Floor
  • 0250 Oslo
  • Norway
+47 21
Primary Industry
Clothing
Other Industries
Accessories
Parent Company
Canadian Tire Corporation
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • Munkedamsveien 35
  • 5th - 7th Floor
  • 0250 Oslo
  • Norway
+47 21

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Helly Hansen Valuation & Funding

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

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Helly Hansen Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of sailing and performance ski apparel and premium workwear designed for kids, men and women. The company d
Clothing
Oslo, Norway
1,132 As of 2025

Seattle, WA
 

London, United Kingdom
 
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Helly Hansen Competitors (34)

One of Helly Hansen’s 34 competitors is Eddie Bauer, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Seattle, WA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Eddie Bauer Private Equity-Backed Seattle, WA
Belstaff Formerly PE-Backed London, United Kingdom
RVCA Corporate Backed or Acquired Costa Mesa, CA
Sprayway Corporate Backed or Acquired Hyde, United Kingdom
Volcom Formerly PE-Backed Costa Mesa, CA
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Helly Hansen Patents

  • 21

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 11

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Helly Hansen Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-3781474-A1 Life jacket Inactive 20-Apr-2018
US-D742622-S1 Jacket Active 18-Oct-2013
CA-152935-S Jacket Inactive 19-Apr-2013
DE-102014105487-A1 Garments with integrated micro-climate system Inactive 19-Apr-2013
US-9474312-B2 Garment with an incorporated micro climate system Active 19-Apr-2013 A41D27/285
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Helly Hansen Signals

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Helly Hansen Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Helly Hansen Investments (1)

Helly Hansen’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Musto for . The deal was made on 19-Oct-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Musto 19-Oct-2017 Buyout/LBO Clothing
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Helly Hansen Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Sarl Helly Hansen France Annecy, France 1974
Helly-Hansen (U.K.) Nottingham, United Kingdom 1964
Musto Nottingham, United Kingdom 1964
A/S Helly-Hansen Imak Copenhagen, Denmark 1927

Helly Hansen FAQs

  • When was Helly Hansen founded?

    Helly Hansen was founded in 1876.

  • Where is Helly Hansen headquartered?

    Helly Hansen is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

  • What is the size of Helly Hansen?

    Helly Hansen has 1,132 total employees.

  • What industry is Helly Hansen in?

    Helly Hansen’s primary industry is Clothing.

  • Is Helly Hansen a private or public company?

    Helly Hansen is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Helly Hansen?

    The current valuation of Helly Hansen is .

  • What is Helly Hansen’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Helly Hansen is .

  • How much funding has Helly Hansen raised over time?

    Helly Hansen has raised $28.9M.

  • Who are Helly Hansen’s investors?

    Altor Equity Partners, Intermediate Capital Group, Investcorp, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and Orkla have invested in Helly Hansen.

  • Who are Helly Hansen’s competitors?

    Eddie Bauer, Belstaff, RVCA, Sprayway, and Volcom are some of the 34 competitors of Helly Hansen.

  • When was Helly Hansen acquired?

    Helly Hansen was acquired on 19-Feb-2025.

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