House of Fraser Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1848

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 17,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 14

  • Investments
  • 6

House of Fraser General Information

Description

Operator of departmental store chain. The company's operations include retailing of women swear, menswear, children swear, toys, fashion accessories, beauty, home furnishings, food, Scottish gifts, stationery and haberdashery, enabling customers to avail quality fashion and beauty products.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 27 Baker Street
  • London W1U 8AH
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Department Stores
Acquirer
Corporate Office
  • 27 Baker Street
  • London W1U 8AH
  • England, United Kingdom

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House of Fraser Valuation & Funding

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House of Fraser Comparisons

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Operator of departmental store chain. The company's operations include retailing of women swear, menswear, children swea
Department Stores
London, United Kingdom
17,000 As of 2023

Mulgrave, Australia
 

Neckarsulm, Germany
 
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House of Fraser Competitors (13)

One of House of Fraser’s 13 competitors is Kmart Australia, a Corporation company based in Mulgrave, Australia.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Kmart Australia Corporation Mulgrave, Australia
Lidl Digital Germany Private Debt Financed Neckarsulm, Germany
Marks & Spencer Corporation London, United Kingdom
Costco de México Corporate Backed or Acquired Huixquilucan, Mexico
Carrefour (Department Stores) Corporation Massy Cedex, France
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House of Fraser Signals

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House of Fraser Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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House of Fraser Investments & Acquisitions (6)

House of Fraser’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with The Issa Brand. The deal was made on 08-May-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
The Issa Brand 08-May-2017 Merger/Acquisition Clothing
Tandem (Blackpool) 03-Apr-2017 Early Stage VC National Banks
Meici 01-Jan-2014 Corporate Internet Retail
James Beattie 07-Aug-2005 Merger/Acquisition Department Stores
Jenners Princes Street Edinburgh 05-Apr-2005 Merger/Acquisition Department Stores
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House of Fraser Subsidiaries (1)

Company Name Industry Location Founded
Jenners Princes Street Edinburgh Pension & Life Assurance Scheme 1974 Corporate Pension Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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House of Fraser Exits (2)

House of Fraser’s most recent exit was on 03-Apr-2017 from Tandem (Blackpool). The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Tandem (Blackpool) 03-Apr-2017 Completed
Meici 01-Jan-2014 Corporate Completed
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House of Fraser FAQs

  • When was House of Fraser founded?

    House of Fraser was founded in 1848.

  • Where is House of Fraser headquartered?

    House of Fraser is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of House of Fraser?

    House of Fraser has 17,000 total employees.

  • What industry is House of Fraser in?

    House of Fraser’s primary industry is Department Stores.

  • Is House of Fraser a private or public company?

    House of Fraser is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of House of Fraser?

    The current valuation of House of Fraser is .

  • What is House of Fraser’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for House of Fraser is .

  • How much funding has House of Fraser raised over time?

    House of Fraser has raised $624M.

  • Who are House of Fraser’s investors?

    Baugur Group, Caird Capital, Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store, Stodir, and West Coast Capital have invested in House of Fraser.

  • Who are House of Fraser’s competitors?

    Kmart Australia, Lidl Digital Germany, Marks & Spencer, Costco de México, and Carrefour (Department Stores) are some of the 13 competitors of House of Fraser.

  • When was House of Fraser acquired?

    House of Fraser was acquired on 10-Aug-2018.

  • Who acquired House of Fraser?

    House of Fraser was acquired by Frasers Group.

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