Asda - About the company
Asda is an acquired company based in Leeds (United Kingdom), founded in 2009 by Mohsin Issa. It operates as a Retail chain of supermarket. The company has 34 active competitors, including 5 funded and 10 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Sainsbury's, A.S. Watson and Tesco.
Company Details
- Website
- www.asda.com
- Registered Address
- ASDA HOUSE,SOUTH BANK,GREAT WILSON STREET,LEEDS,LS11 5AD
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2009
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Investors
Ranked
3rd among 34 active competitors
Employee Count
51,502 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Acquired by TDR Capital (Nov 01, 2024)
Legal entities associated with Asda
Asda is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
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ASDA CIN: 40003632592 , Latvia, Active | May 30, 2003 | $58.7K (As on Dec 31, 2024) | 2 (As on Dec 31, 2023) | - |
Asda Stores Limited CIN: 464777 , United Kingdom, Active | Feb 18, 1949 | $30.3B (As on Dec 31, 2022) | - |
Asda's acquisition details
Asda got acquired by TDR Capital on Nov 01, 2024.
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Asda's funding and investors
Asda is a funded company. Asda has 2 institutional investors.
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Asda's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Asda is Mohsin Issa.
Here are the details of Asda's key team members:
- Mohsin Issa: Co-Owner of Asda. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Sean Clarke: CEO of Asda.
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Asda's employee count trend
Asda has 51,502 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Asda's employee count trend over the years:
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Asda's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Asda include Sainsbury's, A.S. Watson and Tesco. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Asda, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Sainsbury's 1869, Holborn (United Kingdom), Public | Supermarket chain providing frozen ready meals & groceries | - | 67/100 | |
2nd | A.S. Watson 1841, Hong Kong (China), Late Stage | Health and beauty products retailer | $5.7B | 65/100 | |
3rd | Asda 2009, Leeds (United Kingdom), Acquired | Retail chain of supermarket | - | 64/100 | |
4th | Tesco 1919, Welwyn Garden City (United Kingdom), Public | Retailer of merchandise and groceries products | - | 57/100 | |
5th | Chain of supermarkets | - | - | 50/100 | |
6th | Giggling Squid 2002, Brighton (United Kingdom), Series A | Operator of Thai restaurants offering dine-in and takeout options | $9.74M | 49/100 | |
7th | Crowdfunder 2010, Newquay (United Kingdom), Series A | Online crowdfunding platform for social causes | $8.45M | 47/100 | |
8th | Liberty London 1875, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Internet first brand offering multi-category products for men and women | - | 45/100 | |
9th | Home Retail Group 2006, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom), Acquired | Chain of supermarkets | $1.7M | - | 43/100 |
10th | The Reject Shop 1981, Melbourne (Australia), Acquired | Chain of department store | - | - | 42/100 |
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Asda's Investments and acquisitions
Asda has a total of 1 investment in Pentire Drinks. Asda has not made any acquisitions as of now.News related to Asda
Media has covered Asda for a total of 117 events in the last 1 year, 65 of them have been about company updates and 22 about people movement.
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British Supermarket Asda Pilots Vending Machines to Combat ShopliftingRetailCustomerExperience•May 04, 2026•Asda
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Asda strengthens commercial leadership with ambient vice president appointmentThe Retail Bulletin•Apr 21, 2026•Asda
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Asda launches premium Scottish mussel line in push to grow seafood salesGrocery Gazette Uk•Apr 16, 2026•Asda
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Asda and Deliverect partner to enhance rapid delivery across Asda ExpressGrocery Gazette Uk•Apr 16, 2026•Deliverect, Asda
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ME Group International strikes Asda deal to roll out laundry machinesShareprices•Apr 09, 2026•Me-Group, Asda,
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Asda’s Wigan logistics facility sold to Prime Box for redevelopment amid industry shiftRetail Gazette•Apr 08, 2026•Asda
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RTS 2026 Innovation Awards finalist Duvo brings in Mark SimpsonRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Apr 07, 2026•Asda
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