When was Koton founded?

Koton was founded in 1988 and raised its 1st funding round 24 years after it was founded.

Where is Koton located?

Koton is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

How many employees does Koton have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Koton is 5428.

Is Koton a funded company?

Koton is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a PE round on Jun 23, 2012.

When was the latest funding round of Koton?

Koton's latest funding was a $***** PE round on Jun 23, 2012, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of Koton?

Annual revenue of Koton is less than €1M as on Dec 31, 2024

Where does Koton rank among its competitors?

Koton ranks 171st amongst 8537 active competitors, of which 208 are funded. It stands 1st in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Cotopaxi, which secured $6.19M in May, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Koton?

Koton's top competitors include Bewakoof, Everlane and Gap. Among them, Cotopaxi secured the most recent funding round in May, 2025.

Koton - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Provider of women's, men's, and children's apparel and accessories. It offers a wide selection of clothing items, including dresses, pants, shirts, jackets, and jeans, as well as accessories such as bags, shoes, and jewelry. The company designs and produces its own collections, catering to various styles and needs across different age groups. It also offers a range of sizes and fits to ensure a comfortable and stylish experience for all customers. The business operates through both online and physical retail channels.

Website: www.koton.com/
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Email ID: *****@koton.com.tr
Phone Number: +90 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1988

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$500M in 1 round

Latest Funding Round

PE, Jun 23, 2012, $*****

Investors

Turkven

Ranked

171^st among 8537 active competitors

Annual Revenue

€0 - €1M as on Dec 31, 2024

Employee Count

5,428 as on Aug 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Gap & 8121 more

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Koton is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
KOTON TEKSTIL D.O.O. CIN: 16990664105 , Croatia, Active	May 12, 2013	€0 - €1M (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

Koton has raised a total funding of $500M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a PE round on Jun 23, 2012 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Koton has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Koton:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jun 23, 2012	7599737	PE	8445579	5687603	7411629	8187072

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The founders of Koton are Gul Yilmaz and Yilmaz Yilmaz.

Here are the details of Koton's key team members:

Gul Yilmaz: Co-Founder of Koton.
Yilmaz Yilmaz: Co-Founder of Koton.

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Koton's employee count trend

Koton has 5,428 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Koton's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Koton include Bewakoof, Everlane and Gap. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Koton, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Bewakoof 2011, Mumbai (India), Acquired	Online retailer of fashion apparel and accessories for men and women	$39.5M	Aarti Industries, Investcorp & 58 others	77/100
2nd	Everlane 2010, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Internet-first brand offering multi-category fashion products	$90.2M	Kleiner Perkins, Lerer Hippeau & 21 others	73/100
3rd	Gap 1969, San Francisco (United States), Unfunded	Internet first brand of casual apparel wear for men and women	-	-	71/100
4th	Zara 1975, Arteixo (Spain), Acquired	Internet first brand of fashion apparel wear for men and women	-	Cipher International, IFB Hamburg & 1 others	71/100
5th	H&M 1947, Stockholm (Sweden), Public	Internet first brand of fashion apparel wear for men and women	-	Independents United, Europa & 1 others	70/100
6th	Cotopaxi 2013, Cottonwood (United States), Series B	Internet first brand offering casual wear for men and women	$74.9M	Greycroft, Bain Capital Double Impact & 25 others	70/100
7th	PVH Corp 1881, New York City (United States), Public	Brand of fashion apparel wear for men and women	-	Apax, LNK Partners & 2 others	69/100
8th	True Religion Apparel 2002, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of fashion apparel wear for men and women	-	Sagard, STORY3 Capital Partners & 3 others	69/100
9th	American Eagle Outfitters 1977, Pittsburgh (United States), Funding Raised	Company offering multi-category fashion products for men and women	-	Terbell Partners, PNC	68/100
10th	Inditex 1974, Arteixo (Spain), Acquired	Retailer of fashion products	-	Europa, Gov.cz	67/100
171st	Koton 1988, Istanbul (Turkey), Late Stage	Provider of women's, men's, and children's apparel and accessories	$500M	Turkven	46/100