When was BALR founded?

BALR was founded in 2013 and raised its 1st funding round 5 years after it was founded.

Where is BALR located?

BALR is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Who is the current CEO of BALR?

Juul Manders of BALR. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does BALR have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at BALR is 30.

Is BALR a funded company?

BALR is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Conventional Debt round on Mar 26, 2018.

When was the latest funding round of BALR?

BALR's latest funding was a $***** Conventional Debt round on Mar 26, 2018, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does BALR rank among its competitors?

BALR ranks 10th amongst 19 active competitors, only 1 of which is funded. Fossil, which secured $2.26M in Dec, 2021.

Who are the top competitors of BALR?

BALR's top competitors include American Eagle Outfitters, PUMA and Arvind. Among them, Fossil secured the most recent funding round in December, 2021.

BALR - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Balr is a luxury fashion brand for men & women offering shirts, trousers, swimwear, denim, camo, sweatpants, blazers, t-shirts, polo, sweaters, hoodies, backpacks, bags, watches, bracelets, shorts, track pants, footwear, sneakers, dresses, headwear and accessories.

Website: www.balr.com/
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

2013

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Conventional Debt, Mar 26, 2018, $*****

Ranked

10^th among 19 active competitors

Employee Count

30 as on Jul 31, 2026

Similar Companies

American Eagle Outfitters & 823 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Sumwon Studios (Aug 18, 2025)

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BALR got acquired by Sumwon Studios on Aug 18, 2025.

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BALR has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Conventional Debt round on Mar 26, 2018 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. BALR has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of BALR:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 26, 2018	9312307	Conventional Debt	3006603	7569596	5839448	7317570

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The founders of BALR is Juul Manders.

Here are the details of BALR's key team members:

Juul Manders: CEO (and Founder) of BALR.

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BALR's employee count trend

BALR has 30 employees as of Jul 26. Here is BALR's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of BALR include American Eagle Outfitters, PUMA and Arvind. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of BALR, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	American Eagle Outfitters 1977, Pittsburgh (United States), Funding Raised	Company offering multi-category fashion products for men and women	-	Terbell Partners, PNC	72/100
2nd	PUMA 1948, United States, Public	Retailer of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and kids	-	Groupe Artemis, Kering & 2 others	72/100
3rd	Arvind 1931, Ahmedabad (India), Public	Manufacturer of textiles, apparel, and advanced materials	-	Multiples Alternate Asset Management, ACT Grants ... & 1 others	62/100
4th	Versace 1978, Milan (Italy), Acquired	Brand of apparel and fashion accessories	$287M	Blackstone group	59/100
5th	Vince 2002, New York City (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of fashion	-	Citizens Bank, Sun European Partners & 1 others	56/100
6th	Bulgari 1884, Rome (Italy), Acquired	Brand & manufacturer of jewelry and luxury goods	-	Osmium Global, Prime Emirates Global Capital ... & 1 others	55/100
7th	SUITSUPPLY 2000, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Series D	Casual and formal apparel brand for men	$502M	BNP Paribas, Rabobank & 6 others	52/100
8th	Timberland 1978, Stratham (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of sportswear apparel for men and women	-	Renaissance Ventures, Orange Ridge Capital	51/100
9th	Fossil 1984, Richardson (United States), Public	Watch brand	-	Ihk-Muenchen	50/100
10th	BALR 2013, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Acquired	Internet first brand of luxury fashion for men & women	-	-	41/100