Riddell Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1929

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 705

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Div. Recap.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 23

  • Investments
  • 10

Riddell General Information

Description

Manufacturer of protective athletic equipment intended to give athletes a new level of protection. The company designs, develops and markets branded sports equipment, protective products, apparel, and other accessories utilizing various advanced materials, enabling athletes to enhance their athletic performance and protection.

Contact Information

Website
www.riddell.com
Formerly Known As
Easton-Bell Sports, Riddell Bell Holdings, BRG Sports
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1700 West Higgins Road
  • Suite 500
  • Des Plaines, IL 60018
  • United States
+1 (888)
Primary Industry
Other Consumer Durables
Vertical(s)
E-Commerce
Corporate Office
  • 1700 West Higgins Road
  • Suite 500
  • Des Plaines, IL 60018
  • United States
+1 (888)

Riddell Timeline

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Riddell Valuation & Funding

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

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Riddell Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of protective athletic equipment intended to give athletes a new level of protection. The company designs,
Other Consumer Durables
Des Plaines, IL
705 As of 2025

Minnetonka, MN
 

Hiroshima, Japan
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Riddell Competitors (7)

One of Riddell’s 7 competitors is United Sports Brands, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Minnetonka, MN.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
United Sports Brands Private Equity-Backed Minnetonka, MN
MIKASA (Recreational Goods) Corporation Hiroshima, Japan
Bell Helmets Formerly PE-Backed San Jose, CA
Louisville Slugger Corporate Backed or Acquired Chicago, IL
Cascade Lacrosse Private Equity-Backed Clay, NY
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Riddell Patents

  • 285

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 175

    Granted

  • 25

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Riddell Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20240296259-A1 Data collection, processing and fitment system for a protective sports helmet Pending 08-Sep-2021
CA-3231690-A1 Data collection, processing and fitment system for a protective sports helmet Pending 08-Sep-2021
DE-112022004287-T5 Data acquisition, processing, and adjustment system for a protective sports helmet Pending 08-Sep-2021
US-D939782-S1 Visor for a football helmet Active 21-May-2021
US-D939151-S1 Visor for a football helmet Active 21-May-2021
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Riddell Signals

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Riddell Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Riddell Investments (10)

Riddell’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Simbex for . The deal was made on 02-Apr-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Simbex 02-Apr-2024 Buyout/LBO Other Healthcare Services
MIPS (Taby) 01-Jan-2016 Corporate Other Consumer Durables
Kollege Town Sports 30-Oct-2015 Buyout/LBO Clothing
MIPS (Taby) 26-Aug-2014 Corporate Other Consumer Durables
C-Preme 13-May-2014 Buyout/LBO Recreational Goods
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Riddell Exits (4)

Riddell’s most recent exit was on 30-Oct-2015 from Kollege Town Sports. The exit was categorized as with 5 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Kollege Town Sports 30-Oct-2015 Completed
  • 5 buyers
C-Preme 13-May-2014 Completed
  • 5 buyers
Easton Sports 16-Mar-2006 Completed
  • 5 buyers
Bell Helmets 30-Sep-2004 Buyout/LBO Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Riddell Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Simbex Lebanon, NH 2000

Riddell FAQs

  • When was Riddell founded?

    Riddell was founded in 1929.

  • Where is Riddell headquartered?

    Riddell is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

  • What is the size of Riddell?

    Riddell has 705 total employees.

  • What industry is Riddell in?

    Riddell’s primary industry is Other Consumer Durables.

  • Is Riddell a private or public company?

    Riddell is a Private company.

  • What is Riddell’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Riddell is .

  • How much funding has Riddell raised over time?

    Riddell has raised $1.91B.

  • Who are Riddell’s investors?

    BC Partners, Fenway Partners, CION Investments, and Mount Logan Management have invested in Riddell.

  • Who are Riddell’s competitors?

    United Sports Brands, MIKASA (Recreational Goods), Bell Helmets, Louisville Slugger, and Cascade Lacrosse are some of the 7 competitors of Riddell.

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