Karen Millen Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1981

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,100

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 2

Karen Millen General Information

Description

Retailer of women's apparel based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company offers apparel, swimwear, footwear, accessories, coats, jackets, and jewelry.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
HS 480, K Retail Opco
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 49-51 Dale Street
  • Manchester M1 2HF
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Specialty Retail
Other Industries
Clothing
Internet Retail
Accessories
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 49-51 Dale Street
  • Manchester M1 2HF
  • England, United Kingdom

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Karen Millen Valuation & Funding

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Karen Millen Comparisons

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Retailer of women's apparel based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company offers apparel, swimwear, footwear, accesso
Specialty Retail
Manchester, United Kingdom
1,100 As of 2019

London, United Kingdom
 

Manchester, United Kingdom
 
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Karen Millen Competitors (45)

One of Karen Millen’s 45 competitors is Whistles, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in London, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Whistles Corporate Backed or Acquired London, United Kingdom
UggBugg Fashions Corporate Backed or Acquired Manchester, United Kingdom
Macy's Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
River Island Corporation London, United Kingdom
Matalan Retail Private Equity-Backed Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Karen Millen Signals

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Karen Millen Former Investors

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Karen Millen Investments (2)

Karen Millen’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Coast Fashion (Part of the business and certain assets). The deal was made on 11-Oct-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Coast Fashion (Part of the business and certain assets) 11-Oct-2018 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
Mosaic Fashions 10-Aug-2007 PIPE Clothing
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Karen Millen Exits (1)

Karen Millen’s most recent exit was on 10-Aug-2007 from Mosaic Fashions. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Mosaic Fashions 10-Aug-2007 Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Karen Millen FAQs

  • When was Karen Millen founded?

    Karen Millen was founded in 1981.

  • Where is Karen Millen headquartered?

    Karen Millen is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Karen Millen?

    Karen Millen has 1,100 total employees.

  • What industry is Karen Millen in?

    Karen Millen’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.

  • Is Karen Millen a private or public company?

    Karen Millen is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Karen Millen?

    The current valuation of Karen Millen is .

  • What is Karen Millen’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Karen Millen is .

  • How much funding has Karen Millen raised over time?

    Karen Millen has raised $38.2M.

  • Who are Karen Millen’s investors?

    Baugur Group has invested in Karen Millen.

  • Who are Karen Millen’s competitors?

    Whistles, UggBugg Fashions, Macy's, River Island, and Matalan Retail are some of the 45 competitors of Karen Millen.

  • When was Karen Millen acquired?

    Karen Millen was acquired on 06-Aug-2019.

  • Who acquired Karen Millen?

    Karen Millen was acquired by Debenhams Group.

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