Hornby Hobbies Overview
- Year Founded
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1901
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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227
- Latest Deal Type
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PIPE
- Financing Rounds
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11
- Investments
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10
Hornby Hobbies General Information
Description
Hornby PLC is a holding company. The company is engaged in the development, design, sourcing, and distribution of hobby and interactive products. Its geographical segment includes the UK, USA, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the UK.
Contact Information
Website
uk.hornby.comCorporate Office
- Enterprise Road
- Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate
- Kent CT9 4JX
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Enterprise Road
- Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate
- Kent CT9 4JX
- England, United Kingdom
Hornby Hobbies Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Hornby Hobbies Patents
Hornby Hobbies Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-202212262-D0 | Optical device | Inactive | 23-Aug-2022 | ||
| GB-202104051-D0 | Control system | Active | 23-Mar-2021 | ||
| GB-2605566-A | Control system | Active | 23-Mar-2021 | ||
| GB-2605566-B | Control system | Active | 23-Mar-2021 | ||
| WO-2022200790-A2 | Control system | Inactive | 23-Mar-2021 | A63H19/00 |
Hornby Hobbies Signals
Hornby Hobbies Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Hornby Hobbies Investments & Acquisitions (10)
Hornby Hobbies’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Corgi Model Club for . The deal was made on 09-Mar-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corgi Model Club | 09-Mar-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Recreational Goods | ||
| Warlord Games | 07-Jul-2023 | Corporate | Recreational Goods | ||
| Oxford Diecast | 30-Jul-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Recreational Goods | ||
| Corgi Model Club | 01-Jan-2021 | Joint Venture | Recreational Goods | ||
| Oxford Diecast | 08-Dec-2017 | Corporate | Recreational Goods |
Hornby Hobbies Affiliates
Subsidiaries (5)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corgi Model Club | Romsey, United Kingdom | 2021 | |
| Oxford Diecast | Swansea, United Kingdom | 1993 | |
| Rivarossi | Como, Italy | 1945 | |
| Airfix UK | United Kingdom | 1939 | |
| Humbrol | Margate, United Kingdom | 1919 |
Hornby Hobbies FAQs
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When was Hornby Hobbies founded?
Hornby Hobbies was founded in 1901.
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Where is Hornby Hobbies headquartered?
Hornby Hobbies is headquartered in Kent, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Hornby Hobbies?
Hornby Hobbies has 227 total employees.
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What industry is Hornby Hobbies in?
Hornby Hobbies’s primary industry is Recreational Goods.
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Is Hornby Hobbies a private or public company?
Hornby Hobbies is a Private company.
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What is Hornby Hobbies’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Hornby Hobbies is .
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How much funding has Hornby Hobbies raised over time?
Hornby Hobbies has raised $35.2M.
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Who are Hornby Hobbies’s investors?
Phoenix Asset Management Partners has invested in Hornby Hobbies.
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