When was FAO Schwarz founded?

FAO Schwarz was founded in 1862.

Where is FAO Schwarz located?

FAO Schwarz is headquartered in New York City, United States.

Where does FAO Schwarz rank among its competitors?

FAO Schwarz ranks 12th amongst 165 active competitors, of which 6 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Guardian Bikes, which secured $19M in Apr, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of FAO Schwarz?

FAO Schwarz's top competitors include Hasbro, Mattel and Toys"R"Us. Among them, Guardian Bikes secured the most recent funding round in April, 2025.

FAO Schwarz - 2026 Company Profile, Team & Competitors

Company Details

Provider of private elementary and middle school education. It offers a coeducational program focusing on individual student development through age-specific K-8 teaching and robust extracurricular activities. The curriculum aims to cultivate strong leadership skills and lifelong learning in students. The school provides various support services, including after-school programs, health and wellness resources, and summer programs. It also has a robust athletics program and community engagement initiatives.

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Founded Year

1862

Location

New York City, United States

Stage

Acquired

Ranked

12^th among 165 active competitors

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Hasbro & 579 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Toys"R"Us (May 27, 2009)

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FAO Schwarz got acquired by Toys"R"Us on May 27, 2009.

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FAO Schwarz is a funded company.

The founders of FAO Schwarz is Kirk McLean. David Conn is the CEO of FAO Schwarz.

Here are the details of FAO Schwarz's key team members:

Kirk McLean: Co-Founder of FAO Schwarz.
David Conn: CEO of FAO Schwarz.

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Top competitors of FAO Schwarz include Hasbro, Mattel and Toys"R"Us. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of FAO Schwarz, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Hasbro 1923, Pawtucket (United States), Public	Provider of toys and board games for kids	-	Nexon, Alta Fox Capital & 1 others	65/100
2nd	Mattel 1945, El Segundo (United States), Public	Designer, manufacturer and seller of toys and games	-	Bank of America, Bain Capital Private Equity	64/100
3rd	Toys"R"Us 1948, Parsippany (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of baby toys, learning kits, and kids arts & crafts items	-	Bessemer Venture Partners, J P Morgan & 4 others	63/100
4th	LINE FRIENDS 2017, New York City (United States), Unfunded	Internet first brand of toys, stickers, and bags for kids	-	-	60/100
5th	Jakks Pacific 1995, Los Angeles (United States), Public	Develops, produces, and markets a range of toys and leisure products	-	West Coast Capital	56/100
6th	MGA Entertainment 1979, Chatsworth (United States), Unfunded	Distributor of children's toys and entertainment products with a focus on fashion dolls and collectibles	-	-	52/100
7th	Guardian Bikes 2015, Austin (United States), Series B	Internet first brand of bikes and accessories for kids	$22M	JPMorganChase, Elevate Ventures & 2 others	51/100
8th	Backyard Discovery 1968, Pittsburg (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of outdoor playsets	-	Baird Capital	51/100
9th	Ravensburger 1883, Seattle (United States), Funding Raised	Online retailer of puzzles, games, arts and crafts, and toys	-	Gov.cz	50/100
10th	VTech 1976, Arlington Heights (United States), Unfunded	Brand of green electronic learning products	-	-	46/100
12th	FAO Schwarz 1862, New York City (United States), Acquired	Provider of private elementary and middle school education	-	-	44/100