Bendon (United States) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2001

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 76

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 5

Bendon (United States) General Information

Description

Designer and distributor of coloring and activity books intended for children. The company publishes and markets children's educational workbooks, coloring books, board books, flashcards, and related educational and entertainment products, thereby helping customers with coloring and activity products at an affordable price to delight children everywhere.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1840 Baney Road
  • Ashland, OH 44805
  • United States
+1 (419)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Distributors/Wholesale
Recreational Goods
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 1840 Baney Road
  • Ashland, OH 44805
  • United States
+1 (419)

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Bendon (United States) Valuation & Funding

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Bendon (United States) Patents

Bendon (United States) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-11498016-B1 Bouncy book toy Active 11-Jan-2019
US-11000775-B1 Item for child's play and education changeable between a book and toy Active 11-Jan-2019
US-D529958-S1 Children's fun board set Inactive 03-Feb-2005
US-D530371-S1 Children's activity set and lap desk Inactive 21-Jan-2005
US-D537876-S1 Children's activity set and lap desk Inactive 21-Jan-2005
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Bendon (United States) Signals

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Bendon (United States) Investors

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Bendon (United States) Investments (5)

Bendon (United States)’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Hinkler Books (North American Business). The deal was made on 16-Sep-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Hinkler Books (North American Business) 16-Sep-2026 Buyout/LBO Publishing
School Zone Publishing 21-Jul-2026 Buyout/LBO Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Primary Colors Corp (Cookie and Candy Business) 01-Sep-2023 Buyout/LBO Food Products
Artistic Studios 06-Aug-2014 Buyout/LBO Recreational Goods
Dalmatian Press 06-Aug-2013 Buyout/LBO Other Consumer Durables
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Bendon (United States) Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Artistic Studios San Francisco, CA 1988
School Zone Publishing Grand Haven, MI 1979

Bendon (United States) FAQs

  • When was Bendon (United States) founded?

    Bendon (United States) was founded in 2001.

  • Where is Bendon (United States) headquartered?

    Bendon (United States) is headquartered in Ashland, OH.

  • What is the size of Bendon (United States)?

    Bendon (United States) has 76 total employees.

  • What industry is Bendon (United States) in?

    Bendon (United States)’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Bendon (United States) a private or public company?

    Bendon (United States) is a Private company.

  • What is Bendon (United States)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Bendon (United States) is .

  • How much funding has Bendon (United States) raised over time?

    Bendon (United States) has raised $68.8M.

  • Who are Bendon (United States)’s investors?

    Brightstar Capital Partners has invested in Bendon (United States).

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