Kapten & Son

Kapten & Son is owned by Kapten & Son GmbH (founders remain majority owners; Ardian Growth holds a minority stake), headquartered in Germany. No. The ultimate owner of Kapten & Son, Kapten & Son GmbH (founders remain majority owners; Ardian Growth holds a minority stake), is headquartered in Germany, not in the United States.

Kapten & Son GmbH is a German lifestyle and accessories company founded in 2014 (watches, backpacks, eyewear, luggage and accessories). In 2021 Ardian Growth (a French private equity firm) acquired a minority stake to support European expansion; the founders remain shareholders and management continue to lead the company. The group operates from its headquarters in Cologne and runs regional sales/distribution entities in Europe.

Kapten & Son Vertriebs GmbH (Germany); Kapten & Son UK Limited (UK); regional retail/distribution subsidiaries and partners in multiple European markets