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Puma
Athletic apparel and footwear brand designing, producing, and selling sportswear and lifestyle products through retail and online channels
About Puma
Puma is a German multinational company specializing in athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, the company operates as a global sportswear brand positioned at the intersection of performance and lifestyle. Puma designs products for a wide range of sports, including football, running, training, basketball, and motorsports, while also maintaining a strong presence in fashion-driven casual wear.
The company is known for its close collaborations with professional athletes, sports teams, and cultural figures, using endorsements and partnerships as a core part of its brand strategy. Puma has supplied kits for major football clubs and national teams and has been a long-term presence in international sporting events. In parallel, it has expanded its lifestyle portfolio through designer collaborations and limited-edition releases aimed at younger, trend-conscious consumers.
Operating through a global supply chain and a mix of wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels, Puma competes with other major sportswear groups while emphasizing speed to market and brand differentiation. Sustainability has also become a strategic focus, with initiatives targeting responsible sourcing, reduced environmental impact, and improved labor standards across its operations.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1948
- Headquarters
- Herzogenaurach, Germany
- Listing
- IPO 2002
- Employees
- 13,222
- Open positions
- 256
- Dealroom signal
- 62.8/100
- Industry
- Fashion, Sports
- Sub-industry
- Apparel, Footwear
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Accessories, Lifestyle, Shoes
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 5 companies, latest Aug 2014
- Capital deployed
- $1M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECONDARY✓Other financing | Jan 2026 | $1.6B | — | Anta | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Dec 2025 | $669M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Puma is 17M monthly website visits, up 21.4% over the last three months. Puma's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Anta
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