When was Implus founded?

Implus was founded in 1988 and raised its 1st funding round 27 years after it was founded.

Where is Implus located?

Implus is headquartered in Durham, United States.

How many employees does Implus have?

As of Mar 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Implus is 461.

Is Implus a funded company?

Implus is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Series A round on Apr 2015.

When was the latest funding round of Implus?

Implus' latest funding was a $***** Series A round on Apr 2015, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Implus rank among its competitors?

Implus ranks 39th amongst 244 active competitors, of which 19 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was ASOS, which secured an undisclosed amount in Aug, 2023.

Who are the top competitors of Implus?

Implus' top competitors include American Eagle Outfitters, PUMA and BootBarn. Among them, ASOS secured the most recent funding round in August, 2023.

Implus - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Implus is a fashion products company for men & women offering footwear, athletic and outdoor accessories. Its brand portfolio includes Airplus, Apara, Balega, Dryguy, Fitdeck, Fuelbelt, Harbinger, Icetrekkers, Little Hotties and more. The company sells their products through online platforms and retailers worldwide.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1988

Location

Durham, United States

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Series A, Apr 2015, $*****

Investors

Ares Capital Corporation & 4 more

Ranked

39^th among 244 active competitors

Employee Count

461 as on Mar 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

RockTape & 5 more

Similar Companies

American Eagle Outfitters & 836 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Trilantic Capital Partners North America (Nov 01, 2011)

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Implus got acquired by Trilantic Capital Partners North America on Nov 01, 2011. It was facilitated by Sawaya Partners.

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Implus has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Apr 2015 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Implus has 5 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Implus:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Apr 2015	6958528	Series A	6245904	5972855	6244024	5913730

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Implus' employee count trend

Implus has 461 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Implus's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Implus include American Eagle Outfitters, PUMA and BootBarn. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Implus, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	American Eagle Outfitters 1977, Pittsburgh (United States), Funding Raised	Company offering multi-category fashion products for men and women	-	Terbell Partners, PNC	72/100
2nd	PUMA 1948, United States, Public	Retailer of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and kids	-	Groupe Artemis, Kering & 2 others	72/100
3rd	BootBarn 1978, Irvine (United States), Public	Retailer of cowboy boots, western wear, and workwear	-	Providence Investment Partners, Capitala Group ... & 2 others	68/100
4th	ASOS 1999, London (United Kingdom), Public	Internet first brand of fashion products for men and women	-	camelotcapitals.com, Fresher Ventures & 4 others	68/100
5th	The North Face 1968, Uvalde (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of sportswear apparel for men and women	-	FS Investors	65/100
6th	Skechers 1992, Manhattan Beach (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of men, women and kids footwear products	-	-	64/100
7th	Callaway Golf 1982, Carlsbad (United States), Public	Manufactures and sells golf accessories	-	JANA Partners, J P Morgan Wealth Management ... & 2 others	63/100
8th	Arvind 1931, Ahmedabad (India), Public	Manufacturer of textiles, apparel, and advanced materials	-	Multiples Alternate Asset Management, ACT Grants ... & 1 others	62/100
9th	Tommy Bahama 1993, Paradise (United States), Series A	Retailer of men's and women's apparel, beachwear, and home goods	-	Grace Beauty Capital, KarpReilly & 1 others	61/100
10th	Fila 1911, Monkton (United States), Public	Designer and manufacturer of sportswear, footwear, and accessories	-	-	61/100
39th	Implus 1988, Durham (United States), Acquired	Fashion products company for men & women	-	Ares Capital Corporation, FdG Associates & 3 others	44/100

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Implus has not made any investments yet. Implus has made 6 acquisitions.

Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Oct 02, 2018	Acquisition	RockTape	2009	Durham (United States)
Aug 01, 2018	Acquisition	SKLZ	2002	Carlsbad (United States)
Apr 30, 2018	Acquisition	Stabil	1991	Biddeford (United States)