The North Face Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1966

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 4,718

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

The North Face General Information

Description

Manufacturer of apparel intended to serve men, women and children. The company specializes in apparel such as jackets, sweatshirts and T-shirts in addition to footwear and accessories for both men and women.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
TNF Holdings
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 3411 Silverside Road
  • 200 Hanby Building
  • Wilmington, DE 19810
  • United States
+1 (720)
Primary Industry
Clothing
Other Industries
Accessories
Footwear
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 3411 Silverside Road
  • 200 Hanby Building
  • Wilmington, DE 19810
  • United States
+1 (720)

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The North Face Valuation & Funding

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The North Face Comparisons

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Primary
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HQ Location
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Last
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Details
Manufacturer of apparel intended to serve men, women and children. The company specializes in apparel such as jackets, s
Clothing
Wilmington, DE
4,718 As of 2024

Costa Mesa, CA
 

Rockford, MI
 
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The North Face Competitors (40)

One of The North Face’s 40 competitors is Volcom, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Costa Mesa, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Volcom Private Equity-Backed Costa Mesa, CA
Saucony Corporate Backed or Acquired Rockford, MI
ECCO Sko Corporation Bredebro, Denmark
RVCA Corporate Backed or Acquired Costa Mesa, CA
Salomon Private Equity-Backed Annecy, France
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The North Face Patents

The North Face Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-4165757-A Arch supported tent Inactive 26-Jan-1978
US-4269210-A Arch supported tent Inactive 26-Jan-1978
JP-S5498014-A Tent with sleeve Pending 19-Jan-1978
US-D251215-S Tent Inactive 25-Apr-1977
JP-S5398645-A Luggage carring back frame Active 04-Feb-1977
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The North Face Signals

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The North Face Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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The North Face FAQs

  • When was The North Face founded?

    The North Face was founded in 1966.

  • Where is The North Face headquartered?

    The North Face is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

  • What is the size of The North Face?

    The North Face has 4,718 total employees.

  • What industry is The North Face in?

    The North Face’s primary industry is Clothing.

  • Is The North Face a private or public company?

    The North Face is a Private company.

  • What is The North Face’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for The North Face is .

  • Who are The North Face’s investors?

    FS Investors and J.H. Whitney Capital Partners have invested in The North Face.

  • Who are The North Face’s competitors?

    Volcom, Saucony, ECCO Sko, RVCA, and Salomon are some of the 40 competitors of The North Face.

  • When was The North Face acquired?

    The North Face was acquired on 16-Aug-2000.

  • Who acquired The North Face?

    The North Face was acquired by VF.

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