When was Bell Helmets founded?

Bell Helmets was founded in 1954 and raised its 1st funding round 44 years after it was founded.

Where is Bell Helmets located?

Bell Helmets is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.

Is Bell Helmets a funded company?

Bell Helmets is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a PE round on 1998.

When was the latest funding round of Bell Helmets?

Bell Helmets' latest funding was a $***** PE round on 1998, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of Bell Helmets?

Annual revenue of Bell Helmets is more than $1B as on Mar 31, 2023

Where does Bell Helmets rank among its competitors?

Bell Helmets ranks 3rd amongst 36 active competitors, of which 2 are funded. It stands 1st in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Fox, which secured $95M in May, 2021.

Who are the top competitors of Bell Helmets?

Bell Helmets' top competitors include SRAM, Saris and Vittoria. Among them, Fox secured the most recent funding round in May, 2021.

Bell Helmets - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Bell Helmets is an acquired company based in San Francisco (United States), founded in 1954 by Roy Richter. It operates as a Manufacturer of motorcycle and bicycle helmets and related apparel. Bell Helmets has raised $215M in funding. The company has 36 active competitors, including 2 funded and 10 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like SRAM, Saris and Vittoria.

Company Details

Manufacturer of motorcycle and bicycle helmets and related apparel. The company designs and produces helmets for various riding styles, including street, dirt, adventure, mountain, road, and BMX. In addition to helmets, it offers apparel and accessories for both motorcycle and bicycle riders. The product line also includes spare parts and visors. A focus on safety and performance is evident in the company's commitment to technological advancements such as Spherical Technology, Flex Technology, ProTint, and MIPS.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1954

Location

San Francisco, United States

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$215M in 1 round

Latest Funding Round

PE, 1998, $*****

Investors

Brentwood Associates & 1 more

Ranked

3^rd among 36 active competitors

Annual Revenue

$1B+ as on Mar 31, 2023

Similar Companies

SRAM & 151 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Vista Outdoor (Feb 26, 2016)

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Bell Helmets is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
VISTA OUTDOOR INC. CIN: 5522245 , United States, Active	Apr 24, 2014	$1B+ (As on Mar 31, 2023)	-	-

Bell Helmets got acquired by Vista Outdoor on Feb 26, 2016.

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Bell Helmets has raised a total funding of $215M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a PE round on 1998 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Bell Helmets has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Bell Helmets:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
1998	4249	PE	5330	3764	2224	9794

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The founders of Bell Helmets is Roy Richter.

Here are the details of Bell Helmets' key team members:

Roy Richter: Founder of Bell Helmets and founder of 1 other company.

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Top competitors of Bell Helmets include SRAM, Saris and Vittoria. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Bell Helmets, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	SRAM 1987, Chicago (United States), Late Stage	Designer and manufacturer of bicycle components	-	Trilantic Capital Partners North America, Quilvest ... & 2 others	59/100
2nd	Saris 1974, Madison (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of bike racks, fluid trainers, and replacement parts	-	-	54/100
3rd	Bell Helmets 1954, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of motorcycle and bicycle helmets and related apparel	$215M	Brentwood Associates, Charlesbank Capital Partners	53/100
4th	Vittoria 1953, Oklahoma City (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of bicycle tires, inner tubes, and related cycling accessories	-	-	47/100
5th	LINKA 2014, San Francisco (United States), Unfunded	Provider of smart bike locks and fleet management solutions	-	-	40/100
6th	Fox 1974, Irvine (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of sportswear apparel for men and women	-	Wingspire Capital, Compass Diversified	39/100
7th	Themoneyteam 2011, Las Vegas (United States), Unfunded	-	-	-	36/100
8th	Shoei Helmets 1959, Tustin (United States), Unfunded	Manufacturer and brand of motorcycle helmets	-	-	34/100
9th	Ride 509 2003, Spokane (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer and brand of multicategory helmets	-	-	33/100
10th	Troy Lee Designs 1981, Corona (United States), Acquired	Provider of helmet, gloves, and body protection products	-	Spanos Barber Jesse, Fifth Third Bank	32/100