Athleta Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1998

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,964

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • PE Growth

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 2

Athleta General Information

Description

Manufacturer and retailer of women's sports clothing based in San Francisco, California. The company offers functional apparel, footwear and accessories for sports and fitness activities and sells its products through catalogs and its website.

Contact Information

Website
athleta.gap.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1 Harrison Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94105
  • United States
+1 (877)
Primary Industry
Clothing
Other Industries
Catalog Retail
Specialty Retail
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 1 Harrison Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94105
  • United States
+1 (877)

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Athleta Valuation & Funding

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Athleta Comparisons

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Employees
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Manufacturer and retailer of women's sports clothing based in San Francisco, California. The company offers functional a
Clothing
San Francisco, CA
2,964 As of 2025

Vancouver, Canada
 

Hingham, MA
 
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Athleta Competitors (49)

One of Athleta’s 49 competitors is Lululemon Athletica, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Vancouver, Canada.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Lululemon Athletica Formerly PE-Backed Vancouver, Canada
The Talbots Private Equity-Backed Hingham, MA
Soft Surroundings Formerly PE-Backed Saint Louis, MO
The Bay (Specialty Retail) Corporation Toronto, Canada
Venus Fashion Formerly PE-Backed Jacksonville, FL
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Athleta Signals

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Athleta Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Athleta Investments (2)

Athleta’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Saysh for . The deal was made on 08-Jun-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Saysh 08-Jun-2022 Early Stage VC Footwear
Obé 22-Jul-2021 Later Stage VC Educational and Training Services (B2C)
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Athleta FAQs

  • When was Athleta founded?

    Athleta was founded in 1998.

  • Where is Athleta headquartered?

    Athleta is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

  • What is the size of Athleta?

    Athleta has 2,964 total employees.

  • What industry is Athleta in?

    Athleta’s primary industry is Clothing.

  • Is Athleta a private or public company?

    Athleta is a Private company.

  • What is Athleta’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Athleta is .

  • How much funding has Athleta raised over time?

    Athleta has raised $6M.

  • Who are Athleta’s investors?

    and Simon Equity Partners have invested in Athleta.

  • Who are Athleta’s competitors?

    Lululemon Athletica, The Talbots, Soft Surroundings, The Bay (Specialty Retail), and Venus Fashion are some of the 49 competitors of Athleta.

  • Who acquired Athleta?

    Athleta was acquired by Gap.

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