GODIVA - About the company
GODIVA is an acquired company based in New York City (United States), founded in 1926 by Joseph Draps. It operates as a Gourmet chocolate gifts and truffles for every occasion. The company has 431 active competitors, including 36 funded and 40 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Mondelez International, Cadbury and The Hershey Company.
Company Details
Gourmet chocolate gifts and truffles for every occasion. A chocolatier offering a wide array of premium chocolate products, including gift boxes, truffles, chocolate bars, and assorted chocolates. Customers can shop by occasion, price, or chocolate type, with options for personalized greeting cards and gift wrapping. The company emphasizes its Belgian heritage, quality craftsmanship, and use of fine ingredients. The website features a login, cart, and search functionality, allowing customers to browse collections, discover new arrivals, and add items to their cart. They offer shipping and have a gift card balance option. The company also focuses on sustainability.
- Website
- www.godiva.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@godiva.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
- Registered Address
- New York, New York
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1926
Location
New York City, United States
Stage
Acquired
Investors
Ranked
9th among 431 active competitors
Employee Count
1,910 as on Mar 31, 2026
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Exit Details
Acquired by Yıldız Holding (Dec 20, 2007)
Legal entities associated with GODIVA
GODIVA is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
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GODIVA CHOCOLATIER, INC. CIN: 221812634 , United States, Active | Dec 31, 1999 | - | 569 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
GODIVA's acquisition details
GODIVA got acquired by Yıldız Holding on Dec 20, 2007 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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GODIVA's funding and investors
GODIVA is a funded company. GODIVA has 4 institutional investors.
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GODIVA's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of GODIVA is Joseph Draps.
Here are the details of GODIVA's key team members:
- Joseph Draps: Co-Founder of GODIVA and founder of 1 other company. Contact Info: 1 email address
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GODIVA's employee count trend
GODIVA has 1,910 employees as of Mar 26. Here is GODIVA's employee count trend over the years:
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GODIVA's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of GODIVA include Mondelez International, Cadbury and The Hershey Company. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of GODIVA, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st |  Mondelez International 2012, Chicago (United States), Public | Brand of multi-category convenience food | - | 67/100 | |
2nd |  Cadbury 1824, Bournville (United Kingdom), Acquired | Brand of confectionery | - | 61/100 | |
3rd | The Hershey Company 1894, Hershey (United States), Public | Manufacturer and brand of confectionery products | - | 61/100 | |
4th |  Oobli 2014, Davis (United States), Series B | Brand of chocolate | $50.2M | 60/100 | |
5th | California Cultured 2020, Davis (United States), Seed | Limited information available | $27.9M | 59/100 | |
6th | See's Candies 1921, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired | Confectionery brand | - | - | 53/100 |
7th |  HERSHEY'S 1894, Hershey (United States), Public | Your go-to destination for recipes, celebration ideas, and family activities | - | - | 52/100 |
8th | Ghirardelli 1852, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer and marketer of chocolate products | - | 51/100 | |
9th | GODIVA 1926, New York City (United States), Acquired | Gourmet chocolate gifts and truffles for every occasion | - | 51/100 | |
10th | Alter Eco Foods 2005, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Producer of plant based chocolate products | $5.05M | 49/100 |
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GODIVA's Investments and acquisitions
GODIVA has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
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News related to GODIVA
Filter this listMedia has covered GODIVA for a total of 5 events in the last 1 year, 3 of them have been about company updates.
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Godiva Japan said to seek extension on $464 million leveraged buyout loanJapan Times•Jun 23, 2026•GODIVA
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McVitie’s Owner pladis Invests £68M in British OperationsFoodengineeringmag•Aug 01, 2025•Pladis, McVities Middle East, Jacobs, GODIVA
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Godiva Partners with Boardwalk Frozen Treats to Launch Seven New Ice Cream FlavorsLicense Global•Jun 10, 2024•GODIVA, Boardwalkfrozentreats
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Melinda Beretsky joins Norman Love Confections’ sales teamSOUTHWEST FLORIDA BUSINESS TODAY•Sep 20, 2023•Norman Love Confections, GODIVA
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