Where is Smythson located?

Smythson is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

How many employees does Smythson have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Smythson is 148.

Where does Smythson rank among its competitors?

Smythson ranks 3rd amongst 6 active competitors, none of which are funded.

Who are the top competitors of Smythson?

Smythson's top competitors include Pandora, Jimmy Choo and G Collins & Sons. Among them, Azza Fahmy secured the most recent funding round in November, 2022.

Smythson - 2026 Company Profile, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Smythson is an acquired company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 1887. It operates as a Designer and retailer of luxury leather goods and stationery. The company has 6 active competitors, including 4 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Pandora, Jimmy Choo and G Collins & Sons.

Company Details

Designer and retailer of luxury leather goods and stationery. The company offers a curated collection of high-end leather bags, briefcases, wallets, and accessories. Its stationery line includes diaries, notebooks, writing folders, and cards. Products are characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and refined design. The business model includes both online and potentially physical retail channels.

Website: www.smythson.com/uk/
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Founded Year

1887

Location

London, United Kingdom

Stage

Acquired

Investors

Kelso Place Asset Management & 1 more

Ranked

3^rd among 6 active competitors

Employee Count

148 as on Sep 30, 2026

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Exit Details

Acquired by Oakley Capital (Jul 01, 2025)

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Smythson is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
FRANK SMYTHSON LIMITED CIN: 3594597 , Germany, Active	Jul 07, 1998	-	238 (As on Mar 31, 2018)

Smythson got acquired by Oakley Capital on Jul 01, 2025.

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Smythson is a funded company. Smythson has 2 institutional investors.

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Smythson's employee count trend

Smythson has 148 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Smythson's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Smythson include Pandora, Jimmy Choo and G Collins & Sons. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Smythson, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Pandora 1982, United States, Public	Chains providing hand-finished jewellery crafted from ethically sourced precious metals	-	Stonebridge, EVCP & 4 others	57/100
2nd	Jimmy Choo 1996, London (United Kingdom), Acquired	Private label brand of luxury accessories	-	Carson Private Capital, Lion Capital & 1 others	50/100
3rd	Smythson 1887, London (United Kingdom), Acquired	Designer and retailer of luxury leather goods and stationery	-	Kelso Place Asset Management, Venrex	46/100
4th	G Collins & Sons 1985, Kent (United Kingdom), Unfunded	Chain of jewellery	-	-	29/100
5th	Fraser Hart 1936, Glasgow (United Kingdom), Acquired	Designer of jewellery and other accessories	-	-	28/100
6th	Azza Fahmy 1969, London (United Kingdom), Late Stage	Manufacturer of fine jewelry including rings necklaces earrings and bracelets	-	Bidayat	24/100
7th	The Diamond Cxrtel 2023, London (United Kingdom), Deadpooled	Chain offering a wide range of ethically sourced diamond necklaces and luxury watches	-	-	15/100