Basic Fun! Overview
- Year Founded
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1991
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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143
- Latest Deal Type
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Bankr. Admin/Reorg
- Financing Rounds
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9
- Investments
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6
Basic Fun! General Information
Description
Manufacturer of children's entertainment products intended for a fun and meaningful play experience. The company designs, produces and distributes branded and licensed toys, collectibles, and novelty merchandise as well as educational toys that are based on popular children's entertainment properties, enabling kids to learn faster with innovative methods.
Contact Information
Website
www.basicfun.comCorporate Office
- 301 Yamato Road
- Suite 4200
- Boca Raton, FL 33431
- United States
Corporate Office
- 301 Yamato Road
- Suite 4200
- Boca Raton, FL 33431
- United States
Basic Fun! Timeline
Basic Fun! Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Basic Fun! Comparisons
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Basic Fun! Competitors (16)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Brain Toys | Formerly PE-Backed | Elkhorn, NE | 00 | 000000&0 | ||
| Melissa & Doug | Formerly PE-Backed | Westport, CT | 000 | 000.00 | 000000&0 | 000.00 |
| PlayTape | Venture Capital-Backed | Birmingham, AL | 0 | 00.000 | 00000000000 | 00.000 |
| Jazwares | Private Equity-Backed | Sunrise, FL | 0000 | 000.00 | 000000000 | |
| Jakks Pacific | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Santa Monica, CA | 000 | 00000 | 000000000 00 | 00000 |
Basic Fun! Patents
Basic Fun! Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20190160390-A1 | Spacing connector for toy construction set | Inactive | 29-Nov-2017 | 000000000 | 00 |
| US-9724616-B1 | Automatic inflatable toy with housing | Inactive | 26-Sep-2016 | 000000000 | 00 |
| US-D760329-S1 | Upper body of action figure | Active | 11-Feb-2015 | 00 | |
| US-D760330-S1 | Lower body of action figure with skirt | Active | 11-Feb-2015 | 00 | |
| US-D760328-S1 | Lower body of action figure with pants | Active | 11-Feb-2015 | 00 |
Basic Fun! Executive Team (8)
| Name | Title | Board Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Foreman | Co-Founder, Co-Owner & Chief Executive Officer | |
| Frank McMahon | Chief Financial Officer | |
| Steven Littman | Chief Operating Officer | |
| Joe Smith | Vice President & Chief Development Officer | |
| John MacDonald | Co-Founder & Chairman |
Basic Fun! Board Members (1)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 000000000 | Basic Fun! | Co-Founder & Chairman | 000 0000 |
Basic Fun! Signals
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Key Data Points
Similarweb Unique Visitors
15.0K
Majestic Referring Domains
314
Basic Fun! Investments & Acquisitions (6)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonka Toys | 04-Jun-2019 | 0000000000 | Recreational Goods | 000 00000 | |
| Playhut | 01-Oct-2018 | 0000000000 | 000 | Recreational Goods | 000 00000 |
| Geoworld | 03-Apr-2018 | 0000000000 | Recreational Goods | 000 00000 | |
| K'NEX | 06-Feb-2018 | 0000000000 | 0000 | Recreational Goods | 000 00000 |
| Uncle Milton | 30-Mar-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Recreational Goods | 000 00000 |
Basic Fun! Subsidiaries (3)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playhut | Recreational Goods | Industry, CA | 1992 |
| Geoworld | Recreational Goods | Torreano, Italy | 0000 |
| Uncle Milton | Recreational Goods | Thousand Oaks, CA | 0000 |
Basic Fun! FAQs
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When was Basic Fun! founded?
Basic Fun! was founded in 1991.
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Who is the founder of Basic Fun!?
Jay Foreman, John MacDonald, and Brad Pedersen are the founders of Basic Fun!.
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Who is the CEO of Basic Fun!?
Jay Foreman is the CEO of Basic Fun!.
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Where is Basic Fun! headquartered?
Basic Fun! is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.
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What is the size of Basic Fun!?
Basic Fun! has 143 total employees.
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What industry is Basic Fun! in?
Basic Fun!’s primary industry is Recreational Goods.
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Is Basic Fun! a private or public company?
Basic Fun! is a Private company.
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What is Basic Fun!’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Basic Fun! is 000000.
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How much funding has Basic Fun! raised over time?
Basic Fun! has raised $65M.
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Who are Basic Fun!’s competitors?
Fat Brain Toys, Melissa & Doug, PlayTape, Jazwares, and Jakks Pacific are some of the 16 competitors of Basic Fun!.
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