Godiva Chocolatier Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1926

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,870

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Godiva Chocolatier General Information

Description

Producer of artisanal chocolates intended to offer delicious confectionery products. The company offers handmade chocolates and operates a chain of boutiques as well as a web portal, to sell its products, enabling customers to have quality chocolates and chocolate-related desserts.

Contact Information

Website
www.godiva.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 333 West 34th Street
  • 6th Floor
  • New York, NY 10001
  • United States
Primary Industry
Food Products
Other Industries
Specialty Retail
Parent Company
pladis Global
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 333 West 34th Street
  • 6th Floor
  • New York, NY 10001
  • United States

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Godiva Chocolatier Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 09-Apr-2024 Completed Profitable
2. Later Stage VC Completed Profitable
1. Merger/Acquisition 18-Mar-2008 $850M Completed Profitable
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Godiva Chocolatier Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Producer of artisanal chocolates intended to offer delicious confectionery products. The company offers handmade chocola
Food Products
New York, NY
1,870 As of 2022

Seattle, WA
 

Paris, France
 
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Godiva Chocolatier Competitors (21)

One of Godiva Chocolatier’s 21 competitors is Theo Chocolate, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Seattle, WA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Theo Chocolate Formerly PE-Backed Seattle, WA
La Maison du Chocolat Corporation Paris, France
Just Born Corporation Bethlehem, PA
Jack Link's Corporation Minong, WI
Barilla Group (Parma) Private Equity-Backed Parma, Italy
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Godiva Chocolatier Patents

Godiva Chocolatier Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-10017335-B2 System, method and apparatus for destacking stacked articles Inactive 15-Feb-2013
US-20150284193-A1 System, method and apparatus for destacking stacked articles Active 15-Feb-2013
US-20140234068-A1 System, method and apparatus for destacking stacked articles Active 15-Feb-2013
US-9017008-B2 System, method and apparatus for destacking stacked articles Active 15-Feb-2013
US-D728893-S1 Confection Active 14-Dec-2012
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Godiva Chocolatier Signals

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Godiva Chocolatier Former Investors (3)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Ilshin Investment Venture Capital Minority
The Campbells Corporation Majority
Yildiz Holding Holding Company Majority
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Godiva Chocolatier FAQs

  • When was Godiva Chocolatier founded?

    Godiva Chocolatier was founded in 1926.

  • Where is Godiva Chocolatier headquartered?

    Godiva Chocolatier is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of Godiva Chocolatier?

    Godiva Chocolatier has 1,870 total employees.

  • What industry is Godiva Chocolatier in?

    Godiva Chocolatier’s primary industry is Food Products.

  • Is Godiva Chocolatier a private or public company?

    Godiva Chocolatier is a Private company.

  • What is Godiva Chocolatier’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Godiva Chocolatier is .

  • Who are Godiva Chocolatier’s investors?

    Ilshin Investment, The Campbells, and Yildiz Holding have invested in Godiva Chocolatier.

  • Who are Godiva Chocolatier’s competitors?

    Theo Chocolate, La Maison du Chocolat, Just Born, Jack Link's, and Barilla Group (Parma) are some of the 21 competitors of Godiva Chocolatier.

  • When was Godiva Chocolatier acquired?

    Godiva Chocolatier was acquired on 09-Apr-2024.

  • Who acquired Godiva Chocolatier?

    Godiva Chocolatier was acquired by pladis Global.

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