Lacoste Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1933

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 8,200

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 4

Lacoste General Information

Description

Retailer of premium casual wear and sportswear intended for a global retail market. The company offers iconic polo shirts, footwear, leather goods, eyewear, and watches featuring its signature crocodile logo and a blend of French elegance with sporting heritage, enabling consumers to access high-quality lifestyle apparel and accessories through an extensive network of retail stores and e-commerce platforms.

Contact Information

Website
corporate.lacoste.com
Formerly Known As
La Societe Chemise Lacoste, Devanlay US
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 31-37, Boulevard de Montmorency
  • 75016 Paris
  • France
+33 03
Primary Industry
Internet Retail
Other Industries
Clothing
Footwear
Parent Company
Maus Frères
Vertical(s)
E-Commerce
Corporate Office
  • 31-37, Boulevard de Montmorency
  • 75016 Paris
  • France
+33 03

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Lacoste Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Lacoste Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Retailer of premium casual wear and sportswear intended for a global retail market. The company offers iconic polo shirt
Internet Retail
Paris, France
8,200 As of 2026

Leon, Mexico

London, United Kingdom
 
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Lacoste Competitors (42)

One of Lacoste’s 42 competitors is Skechers Mexico, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Leon, Mexico.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Skechers Mexico Corporate Backed or Acquired Leon, Mexico
River Island Corporation London, United Kingdom
Giorgio Armani (Internet Retail) Corporation Milan, Italy
Tommy Hilfiger Group Formerly PE-Backed Amsterdam, Netherlands
MATCHESFASHION Formerly PE-Backed London, United Kingdom
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Lacoste Patents

  • 157

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 13

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Lacoste Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-341790-S Bottle packaging Inactive 28-Feb-2012
AU-341791-S Bottle Inactive 20-Oct-2011
FR-2974307-A1 New generation wooden racket Active 20-Apr-2011
FR-2974307-B1 New generation wooden racket Inactive 20-Apr-2011
JP-2014511744-A Next generation wood racket Active 20-Apr-2011 A63B49/02
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Lacoste Signals

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Lacoste Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Lacoste Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Lacoste’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Harnbury Holdings (Alto by San Carlo Rooftop Restaurant in London, England). The deal was made on 24-Jun-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Harnbury Holdings (Alto by San Carlo Rooftop Restaurant in London, England) 24-Jun-2024 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
Pentland Chaussures 08-Jan-2018 Joint Venture Footwear
Tecnifibre 31-Aug-2017 Merger/Acquisition Recreational Goods
Lacoste Japan Company 01-May-2003 Secondary Transaction - Private Clothing
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Lacoste Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Tecnifibre Feucherolles, France 1979
Lacoste (Fragrance Business) Paris, France

Lacoste FAQs

  • When was Lacoste founded?

    Lacoste was founded in 1933.

  • Where is Lacoste headquartered?

    Lacoste is headquartered in Paris, France.

  • What is the size of Lacoste?

    Lacoste has 8,200 total employees.

  • What industry is Lacoste in?

    Lacoste’s primary industry is Internet Retail.

  • Is Lacoste a private or public company?

    Lacoste is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Lacoste?

    The current valuation of Lacoste is .

  • What is Lacoste’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Lacoste is .

  • Who are Lacoste’s investors?

    Arts et Biens has invested in Lacoste.

  • Who are Lacoste’s competitors?

    Skechers Mexico, River Island, Giorgio Armani (Internet Retail), Tommy Hilfiger Group, and MATCHESFASHION are some of the 42 competitors of Lacoste.

  • When was Lacoste acquired?

    Lacoste was acquired on 15-Nov-2012.

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