Contigo - About the company
Contigo is an acquired company based in Chicago (United States), founded in 1999 by Jonathan Yeomans. It operates as a Brand of mugs and bottles by Ignite Holdings. The company has 108 active competitors, including 4 funded and 25 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like YETI, recteq and Tupperware Brands.
Company Details
Contigo is a brand by Ignite Holdings LLC that manufactures and retails thermal and hydration mugs and bottles. Products include mugs, water bottles, tumblers, shakers, pitchers, etc. Ignite Holdings has two major brands: Contigo, through which it markets in the housewares industry and Avex, through which it markets in the sports goods industry. Ignite Holdings, earlier owned by New Castle Partners, was acquired by Newell Rubbermaid Inc. in 2014.
- Website
- www.gocontigo.com/
- Email ID
- *****@mycontigo.com
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1999
Location
Chicago, United States
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
27th among 108 active competitors
Employee Count
53 as on Jan 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Newell Brands (Jul 21, 2014)
Contigo's acquisition details
Contigo got acquired by Newell Brands on Jul 21, 2014 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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Contigo's funding and investors
Contigo is a funded company.
Contigo's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Contigo is Jonathan Yeomans.
Here are the details of Contigo's key team members:
- Jonathan Yeomans: Co-Founder of Contigo.
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Contigo's employee count trend
Contigo has 53 employees as of Jan 26. Here is Contigo's employee count trend over the years:
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Contigo's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Contigo include YETI, recteq and Tupperware Brands. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Contigo, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | YETI 2006, Austin (United States), Public | Brand of coolers & containers equipment | - | 58/100 | |
2nd | recteq 2009, Evans (United States), Seed | Provider of Kitchenware products | - | 51/100 | |
3rd | Tupperware Brands 1946, Orlando (United States), Public | Brand of multi-category kitchenware products | - | - | 47/100 |
4th | ZLINE Kitchen and Bath 2007, Reno (United States), Unfunded | Provider of attainable luxury kitchen appliances designed | - | - | 44/100 |
5th | Hamilton Beach Brands 1910, Glen Allen (United States), Public | Manufacturer of cookware & kitchenware appliances | - | - | 43/100 |
6th | GHP Group 2004, Niles (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer and distributor of outdoor living, BBQ/Grill, heating, hearth, fire pits, fountains, water filtration and purification products | - | - | 43/100 |
7th | ![]() Williams Sonoma 2004, San Francisco (United States), Unfunded | Brand of kitchenware | - | - | 41/100 |
8th | Nambe 1951, Santa Fe (United States), Acquired | Provider of general construction and renovation services | - | - | 41/100 |
9th | Tupperware 1946, Orlando (United States), Unfunded | Manufacturer and distributor of kitchenware and food storage products | - | - | 40/100 |
10th | All-Clad Metalcrafters 1971, Canonsburg (United States), Acquired | Provider of golf course, retail, and event services | - | 39/100 | |
27th | Contigo 1999, Chicago (United States), Acquired | Brand of mugs and bottles by Ignite Holdings | - | - | 28/100 |
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Contigo's Investments and acquisitions
Contigo has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
News related to Contigo
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Contigo® And Coachella Team Up To Reduce Single-Use Plastic At 2020 FestivalPR Newswire•Jan 06, 2020•Contigo, Coachella
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Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking HazardPR Newswire•Aug 27, 2019•Contigo, Walmart, Target, Costco
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Contigo® Introduces LUXE Collection with Thermal Mug and Spill-Proof Tumbler LaunchPR Newswire•Mar 13, 2019•Contigo
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