RC2 Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1996

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 720

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 8

  • Investments
  • 6

RC2 General Information

Description

Designer of toys, collectibles, and infant and toddler products. The company offers infant and toddler products related to feeding, care, safety, and play that are marketed under the brands The First Years and Lamaze. In addition, the company offers various preschool products, including characters, vehicles, buildings, and playsets for open ended, classic, and creative play for toddlers and preschoolers.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1111 West 22nd Street
  • Suite 320
  • Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • United States
+1 (630)
Primary Industry
Other Consumer Durables
Acquirer
Corporate Office
  • 1111 West 22nd Street
  • Suite 320
  • Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • United States
+1 (630)

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RC2 Valuation & Funding

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RC2 Patents

RC2 Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-7354006-B1 Configurable track for toy vehicles Inactive 13-May-2005

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RC2 Former Investors

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RC2 Acquisitions (6)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
JJ Cole Collections 03-Aug-2010 Other Consumer Durables
Angels Landing 24-May-2007 Other Consumer Durables
Compass Product Ideas 24-May-2007 Specialty Retail
The First Years 06-Jun-2004 Personal Products
Learning Curve International 05-Mar-2003 Merger/Acquisition Recreational Goods
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RC2 Subsidiaries (1)

Company Name Industry Location Founded
JJ Cole Collections Other Consumer Durables Logan, UT
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RC2 FAQs

  • When was RC2 founded?

    RC2 was founded in 1996.

  • Where is RC2 headquartered?

    RC2 is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

  • What is the size of RC2?

    RC2 has 720 total employees.

  • What industry is RC2 in?

    RC2’s primary industry is Other Consumer Durables.

  • Is RC2 a private or public company?

    RC2 is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of RC2?

    The current valuation of RC2 is .

  • What is RC2’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for RC2 is .

  • How much funding has RC2 raised over time?

    RC2 has raised $277M.

  • Who are RC2’s investors?

    Altira Group, Baird Capital, First Reserve, Nassau Capital Advisors, and Willis Stein & Partners have invested in RC2.

  • When was RC2 acquired?

    RC2 was acquired on 01-Apr-2011.

  • Who acquired RC2?

    RC2 was acquired by Takara Tomy.

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