K-Swiss Overview
- Year Founded
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1966
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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542
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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3
- Investments
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7
K-Swiss General Information
Description
Retailer of footwear and apparel based out of Westlake Village, California. The company offers an array of athletic footwear for sports use, fitness activities and casual wear, thereby enabling its customers to be provided with a wide range of products at an affordable price.
Contact Information
Website
www.kswiss.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 523 W 6th Street
- Suite 534
- Los Angeles, CA 90014
- United States
Corporate Office
- 523 W 6th Street
- Suite 534
- Los Angeles, CA 90014
- United States
K-Swiss Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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K-Swiss Comparisons
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K-Swiss Competitors (29)
One of K-Swiss’s 29 competitors is Skechers India, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Mumbai, India.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skechers India | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Mumbai, India | ||||
| Lululemon Athletica | Formerly PE-Backed | Vancouver, Canada | ||||
| Shoe Palace | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Morgan Hill, CA | ||||
| Buckle (Specialty Retail) | Corporation | Kearney, NE | ||||
| New Balance | Corporation | Boston, MA |
K-Swiss Patents
K-Swiss Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-2574959-A | Article of footwear, elements thereof, and related methods of manufacturing | Active | 11-Jun-2013 | ||
| GB-2515133-B | Article of footwear, elements thereof, and related methods of manufacturing | Active | 11-Jun-2013 | ||
| GB-2515133-A | Article of footwear, elements thereof, and related methods of manufacturing | Active | 11-Jun-2013 | ||
| US-9622540-B2 | Article of footwear, elements thereof, and related methods of manufacturing | Active | 11-Jun-2013 | ||
| GB-201320496-D0 | Article of footwear, elements thereof, and related methods of manufacturing | Active | 11-Jun-2013 | A43B13/183 |
K-Swiss Signals
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K-Swiss Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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K-Swiss Investments & Acquisitions (7)
K-Swiss’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with One Distribution Company. The deal was made on 01-Jun-2015.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Distribution Company | 01-Jun-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Clothing | ||
| OTZ Shoes | 20-May-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Footwear | ||
| Form Athletics | 29-Jul-2010 | Merger/Acquisition | Clothing | ||
| Palladium. | 03-Jun-2009 | Corporate | Footwear | ||
| Palladium. | 01-Jul-2008 | Merger/Acquisition | Footwear |
K-Swiss Exits (3)
K-Swiss’s most recent exit was on 29-Jul-2010 from Form Athletics. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Athletics | 29-Jul-2010 | Completed |
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| Royal Elastics | 01-Jan-2003 | Completed |
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| Royal Elastics | 13-Nov-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
K-Swiss Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTZ Shoes | Malibu, CA | 2009 |
K-Swiss FAQs
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When was K-Swiss founded?
K-Swiss was founded in 1966.
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Where is K-Swiss headquartered?
K-Swiss is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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What is the size of K-Swiss?
K-Swiss has 542 total employees.
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What industry is K-Swiss in?
K-Swiss’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.
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Is K-Swiss a private or public company?
K-Swiss is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of K-Swiss?
The current valuation of K-Swiss is .
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What is K-Swiss’s current revenue?
The current revenue for K-Swiss is .
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How much funding has K-Swiss raised over time?
K-Swiss has raised $25.4M.
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Who are K-Swiss’s investors?
E-Land Retail has invested in K-Swiss.
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Who are K-Swiss’s competitors?
Skechers India, Lululemon Athletica, Shoe Palace, Buckle (Specialty Retail), and New Balance are some of the 29 competitors of K-Swiss.
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When was K-Swiss acquired?
K-Swiss was acquired on 06-Aug-2019.
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Who acquired K-Swiss?
K-Swiss was acquired by Xtep International.
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