K'NEX Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1992

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 75

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

K'NEX General Information

Description

Manufacturer of construction toys created for children's recreation. The company's construction educational toy sets for children are specially designed for every age group and skill level and by the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions included in every set make it easy for builders to bring their imaginations to life.

Contact Information

Website
knex.com
Formerly Known As
Connector Set Toy
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 2990 Bergey Road
  • Hatfield, PA 19440
  • United States
Primary Industry
Recreational Goods
Other Industries
Internet Retail
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 2990 Bergey Road
  • Hatfield, PA 19440
  • United States

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K'NEX Valuation & Funding

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K'NEX Comparisons

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Manufacturer of construction toys created for children's recreation. The company's construction educational toy sets for
Recreational Goods
Hatfield, PA
75 As of 2016

Boise, ID
 
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K'NEX Competitors (1)

One of K'NEX’s competitors is Lovevery, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Boise, ID.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Lovevery Venture Capital-Backed Boise, ID
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K'NEX Patents

K'NEX Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-3609412-B2 Chain drive mechanism for built toy system Inactive 10-Feb-1994
JP-H10500193-A Chain drive mechanism for construction toy system Active 10-Feb-1994
JP-H09500308-A Vehicle trajectory configuration for construction toy equipment Active 03-Aug-1993
JP-2602637-B2 Drive gear mechanism for construction toy device Inactive 02-Mar-1993
JP-H08507236-A Motor assembly structure for construction toy equipment Pending 02-Mar-1993 A63H33/062
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K'NEX Former Investors

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K'NEX FAQs

  • When was K'NEX founded?

    K'NEX was founded in 1992.

  • Where is K'NEX headquartered?

    K'NEX is headquartered in Hatfield, PA.

  • What is the size of K'NEX?

    K'NEX has 75 total employees.

  • What industry is K'NEX in?

    K'NEX’s primary industry is Recreational Goods.

  • Is K'NEX a private or public company?

    K'NEX is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of K'NEX?

    The current valuation of K'NEX is .

  • What is K'NEX’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for K'NEX is .

  • How much funding has K'NEX raised over time?

    K'NEX has raised $40M.

  • Who are K'NEX’s investors?

    Cathay Capital Private Equity has invested in K'NEX.

  • Who are K'NEX’s competitors?

    Lovevery is a competitor of K'NEX.

  • When was K'NEX acquired?

    K'NEX was acquired on 06-Feb-2018.

  • Who acquired K'NEX?

    K'NEX was acquired by Basic Fun!.

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