Gillette - About the company
Gillette is an acquired company based in Boston (United States), founded in 1900 by James Gamble, King Gillette and William Procter. It operates as a Brand of personal care products for men. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 209 active competitors, including 12 funded and 11 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Harry's, Hawthorne and Dollar Shave Club.
Company Details
Brand of personal care products for men. Its product includes razors, shave gels, and deodorants. It also provides a multinational corporation, Procter & Gamble.
- Website
- gillette.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
- Registered Address
- P&G Plaza, Cardinal Gracias Rd, Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400099
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1900
Location
Boston, United States
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Jan 28, 2005
Investors
Ranked
4th among 209 active competitors
Annual Revenue
₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Employee Count
316 as on Aug 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Procter & Gamble (Jan 28, 2005)
Legal entities associated with Gillette
Gillette is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Procter & Gamble Employee Stock Ownership Trust Of The Profi CIN: 311261745 , United States, Active | - | - | - | |
GILLETTE INDIA LIMITED CIN: L28931MH1984PLC267130 , India, Active | Feb 09, 1984 | ₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - |
Gillette's acquisition details
Gillette got acquired by Procter & Gamble on Jan 28, 2005 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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Gillette's funding and investors
Gillette is a funded company. Gillette has 2 institutional investors.
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Gillette's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Gillette are James Gamble, King Gillette and William Procter. Gary Coombe is the CEO of Gillette.
Here are the details of Gillette's key team members:
- James Gamble: Former Co-Founder of Gillette.
- King Gillette: Former Founder of Gillette.
- William Procter: Former Co-Founder of Gillette.
- Gary Coombe: CEO of Gillette. Contact Info: 1 email address
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Gillette's employee count trend
Gillette has 316 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Gillette's employee count trend over the years:
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Gillette's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Gillette include Harry's, Hawthorne and Dollar Shave Club. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Gillette, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Harry's 2012, New York City (United States), Acquired | Internet first brand offering subscription-based mens grooming products | $791M | 78/100 | |
2nd | Hawthorne 2016, New York City (United States), Series B | Internet first brand offering subscription-based mens grooming products | $22.5M | 64/100 | |
3rd | Dollar Shave Club 2012, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired | Internet-first brand and subscription box of grooming products | $165M | 64/100 | |
4th | Gillette 1900, Boston (United States), Acquired | Brand of personal care products for men | - | 58/100 | |
5th | Manscaped 2016, San Diego (United States), Series B | Manufacturer of men's grooming products | $25.1M | 56/100 | |
6th | Wilkinson Sword 1772, London (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Company offering multi category beauty products | - | - | 48/100 |
7th | EVERY MAN JACK 2006, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Men's personal care and grooming products with natural ingredients | - | 42/100 | |
8th | The Art of Shaving 1996, Miami (United States), Acquired | Provider of men's grooming products and shaving kits | $15M | 42/100 | |
9th | Scotch Porter 2015, New York City (United States), Series B | Internet first brand offering multi grooming products for men | $12.4M | 41/100 | |
10th | Huron 2019, New York City (United States), Seed | Brand of skin care products for men | $1M | 40/100 |
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Gillette's Investments and acquisitions
Gillette has acquired 3 companies including Zooth, Rembrandt and Rembrandt. Gillette has not made any investments as of now.Here is the list of its acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 07, 2004 | Acquisition | 1992 | Boston (United States) | |
Mar 23, 2004 | Acquisition | 1990 | ||
Mar 23, 2004 | Acquisition | 1989 | Grand Rapids (United States) |
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Reports related to Gillette
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News related to Gillette
Media has covered Gillette for a total of 8 events in the last 1 year, 5 of them have been about company updates.
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Gillette India Q4 FY26: Strong Margins Drive Profitability Despite Muted Sales GrowthMarketsMojo•May 27, 2026•Gillette
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Gillette Launches GilletteLabs Body Razor for Growing Body GroomingGlobal CosmeticNews•Apr 07, 2026•Gillette
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Gillette to Build Nearly $1B Grooming HQ and Innovation Center in South BostonCRE Market Beat•Mar 11, 2026•Gillette
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PSX Sets Buyback Price for Gillette Pakistan's Voluntary DelistingProPakistani•Jan 27, 2026•Gillette
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Gillette India Q1 Profit Rises 26% to ₹146 Cr on Strong Grooming Segment GrowthDeccan Herald•Jul 31, 2025•Gillette
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Gillette and Lay-Up Partner to Power the Next Generation of Role ModelsFinancial Post•Feb 19, 2025•Gillette, Layup
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