French Connection - About the company
French Connection is an acquired company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 1972. It operates as an Internet first brand offering apparel wear for women and men. French Connection has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 8530 active competitors, including 298 funded and 405 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Bewakoof, SNITCH and The Bear House.
Company Details
Internet first brand offering apparel wear for women and men. Offers different options from design trends around the globe, to art and travel, and is energised by today’s street culture. Aims to produce mindful, eco-conscious products and covetable pieces.
- Website
- usa.frenchconnection.com/
- Social
- Registered Address
- SECOND FLOOR, CENTRO ONE,39 PLENDER STREET,LONDON,ENGLAND,NW1 0DT
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1972
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
36th among 8530 active competitors
Employee Count
1,130 as on May 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Apinder Singh Ghura (Oct 04, 2021)
Legal entities associated with French Connection
French Connection is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FRENCH CONNECTION UK LTD CIN: 0636.954.557 , Belgium, Active | Sep 11, 2015 | - | - | - |
THE EDINBURGH FRENCH CONNECTION LIMITED CIN: SC520756 , United Kingdom, Active | Nov 19, 2015 | $0 - $1M (As on Mar 31, 2024) | 5 (As on Mar 31, 2022) | |
FRENCH CONNECTION (LONDON) LIMITED CIN: 996609 , United Kingdom, Active | Dec 09, 1970 | - | - |
French Connection's acquisition details
French Connection got acquired by Apinder Singh Ghura and Amarjit Singh Grewal on Oct 04, 2021 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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French Connection's funding and investors
French Connection has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Post IPO round on Feb 02, 2017 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. French Connection has 4 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of French Connection:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 02, 2017 | 2205315 | Post IPO | 1172677 | 4612936 | 8762093 | 6289329 |
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French Connection's founders and board of directors
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French Connection has 1,130 employees as of May 26. Here is French Connection's employee count trend over the years:
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French Connection's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of French Connection include Bewakoof, SNITCH and The Bear House. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of French Connection, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Online retailer of fashion apparel and accessories for men and women | $39.5M | 76/100 | ||
2nd | Internet first brand offering casual wear for men | $53.3M | 74/100 | ||
3rd |  The Bear House 2017, Bengaluru (India), Series A | Retailer of men's apparel and accessories | $5.95M | 73/100 | |
4th | Internet First brand of current-trend women's apparel, accessories, and coordinated outfit sets | $35.6M | 72/100 | ||
5th | Internet first brand offering apparel for women | $140M | 71/100 | ||
6th | Online platform offering trendy and bold denim apparel | $7.85M | 71/100 | ||
7th | True Religion Apparel 2002, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired | Internet first brand of fashion apparel wear for men and women | - | 71/100 | |
8th | Online retailer of clothing, apparel, and innerwear items for men | $38.8M | 70/100 | ||
9th | Reformation 2009, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired | Online retailer of women's apparel, accessories, and bridal wear | $37M | 70/100 | |
10th | Everlane 2010, San Francisco (United States), Series C | Internet-first brand offering multi-category fashion products | $90.2M | 70/100 | |
36th | French Connection 1972, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Internet first brand offering apparel wear for women and men | - | 57/100 |
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French Connection's Investments and acquisitions
French Connection has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
News related to French Connection
Filter this listMedia has covered French Connection for a total of 4 events in the last 1 year, 2 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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French Connection's Parent Accounts Show Turnover Down but Profits UpFashion Network•Jul 29, 2025•French Connection
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French Connection Opens New Outlet Store at Caledonia ParkThe Retail Bulletin•Apr 22, 2025•French Connection
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Angling Direct appoints new non-executive directorThe Retail Bulletin•Mar 03, 2025•Angling Direct, French Connection
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Plan to get electricity to more Africans wins $8bn in new pledgessweetcrudereports.com•Jan 30, 2025•Islamic Development Bank, Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund, The Rockefeller Foundation, French Connection and 3 others
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French Connection signs new Very partnership as it expands UK storesRetail Gazette•Sep 09, 2024•French Connection
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French Connection adds two more outlet mall store openingsFashion Network•Jul 09, 2024•French Connection
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