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Whp Global Receives $375 Million Equity Investment From Ares Management At $1.6 Billion Valuation To Fuel Next Phase Of Growth

PRIVATEMar 08, 2023

Amount Raised

$375 Million

Round Type

Venture

New YorkHardwareConsumer Electronics

Investors

Ares Management Corporation

Description

WHP Global ("WHP" or "the Company"), a leading global brand management firm today announced a $375 million equity investment from funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation ("Ares") (NYSE: ARES) providing significant growth capital for WHP Global's next wave of brand acquisitions. The transaction values WHP Global at $1.6 billion.

Quick answer

WHP Global raised $375 Million in a funding round, dated March 8, 2023. Investors: Ares Management Corporation. WHP Global is based in New York, New York, United States.

How much did WHP Global raise?
WHP Global raised $375 Million in a funding round on March 8, 2023.
Who invested in WHP Global?
Ares Management Corporation is named as investors in this round.
What does WHP Global do?
WHP Global is a leading New York based firm that acquires global consumer brands and invests in high-growth distribution channels including digital commerce platforms and global expansion.
Where is WHP Global based and how big is it?
WHP Global is based in New York, New York, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at WHP Global?
Fundz holds 1 contact at WHP Global. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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  • Reebelo raised an undisclosed amount (Series A) on March 20, 2023.
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  • Paragraf raised $40M on April 21, 2023.
  • Alianza raised $31M on April 21, 2023.
  • National Currency Technologies raised $140K (Pre-Seed) on April 20, 2023.
  • Osaro, Inc. raised $1.5M on April 20, 2023.

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Company Information

Company

WHP Global

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

WHP Global is a leading New York based firm that acquires global consumer brands and invests in high-growth distribution channels including digital commerce platforms and global expansion. WHP owns ANNE KLEIN®, JOSEPH ABBOUD®, JOE’S JEANS®, WILLIAM RAST®, LOTTO®, TOYS"R"US®, and BABIES"R"US®, as well as a controlling interest in the ISAAC MIZRAHI® brand. Collectively the brands generate over $4.2 billion in global retail sales. The company also owns WHP+, a turnkey direct to consumer digital e-commerce platform for brands, with full in-house operations including technology, data analytics, logistics, creative and digital marketing and WHP SOLUTIONS, a sourcing agency based in Asia. For more information, please visit www.whp-global.com.

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