WHSmith - About the company
WHSmith is a public company based in Swindon (United Kingdom), founded in 1792. It operates as a Retailer of multi consumer products. WHSmith has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 122 active competitors, including 17 funded and 39 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Harris Teeter, Publix and Starbird Chicken.
Company Details
- Website
- whsmith.co.uk
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@whsmith.co.uk
- Phone Number
- +44 **********
- Registered Address
- GREENBRIDGE ROAD,SWINDON,WILTSHIRE,SN3 3RX
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1792
Location
Swindon, United Kingdom
Stage
Public
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
8th among 122 active competitors
Employee Count
6 as on May 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with WHSmith
WHSmith is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WH SMITH HIGH STREET LIMITED CIN: 6560339 , United Kingdom, Active | Apr 08, 2008 | - | 14000 (As on Dec 31, 2023) |
WHSmith's IPO details
WHSmith got listed on Sep 01, 2006.
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WHSmith's funding and investors
WHSmith has raised funding over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 30, 2018. WHSmith has 5 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of WHSmith:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2021 | 8352913 | Post IPO | 2587017 | 2000180 | 6285994 | 4765117 |
Apr 07, 2020 | 3095371 | Post IPO | 7894123 | 2642441 | 3394289 | 4740246 |
Oct 30, 2018 | 7421770 | Conventional Debt | 6429912 | 6629355 | 2701984 |
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WHSmith's founders and board of directors
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WHSmith has 6 employees as of May 26. Here is WHSmith's employee count trend over the years:
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WHSmith's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of WHSmith include Harris Teeter, Publix and Starbird Chicken. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of WHSmith, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Harris Teeter 1960, Charlotte (United States), Acquired | Offline supermarket chain | - | - | 66/100 |
2nd | Publix 1930, Lakeland (United States), Public | Employee-owned supermarket chain | - | - | 66/100 |
3rd | Starbird Chicken 2015, Sunnyvale (United States), Series B | Chain of limited service restaurant offering chicken | $21M | 65/100 | |
4th | A.S. Watson 1841, Hong Kong (China), Late Stage | Health and beauty products retailer | $5.7B | 65/100 | |
5th | Kroger 1883, Cincinnati (United States), Public | American retailer of consumer goods | - | 62/100 | |
6th | Kate Spade 1993, New York City (United States), Acquired | Retail chain of luxury handbags for women | - | - | 62/100 |
7th | Chain of supermarkets | - | 62/100 | ||
8th | WHSmith 1792, Swindon (United Kingdom), Public | Retailer of multi consumer products | - | 61/100 | |
9th |  H‑E‑B 1994, San Antonio (United States), Unfunded | Retail chain of snacks, bakery, seafood, and other | - | - | 59/100 |
10th |  Winn-Dixie 1925, Jacksonville (United States), Acquired | Supermarket chain | - | - | 59/100 |
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WHSmith's Investments and acquisitions
WHSmith has not made any investments yet. WHSmith has made 6 acquisitions.Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 17, 2019 | Acquisition | 1955 | Las Vegas (United States) | |
Jan 31, 2018 | Acquisition | 2005 | Tiverton (United Kingdom) | |
Aug 25, 2014 | Acquisition | 1955 | Las Vegas (United States) |
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Reports related to WHSmith
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News related to WHSmith
Filter this listMedia has covered WHSmith for a total of 17 events in the last 1 year, 8 of them have been about company updates and 2 about people movement.
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WH Smith Executives Boost Stakes in £4.10-a-Share Equity SubscriptionThe Globe and Mail•Jun 11, 2026•WHSmith
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WHSmith and SOLUM Partner to Enhance Travel Shopping Experience with Electronic Shelf LabelsBusiness Wire•Jun 09, 2026•SOLUM, WHSmith
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PwC under investigation by accounting watchdog over WH Smith auditInsider Media•Jun 09, 2026•PwC, WHSmith
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WH Smith successor delays ‘aggressive’ restructuring which will shut storesCity A.M.•Apr 26, 2026•WHSmith
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Profits fall at WH Smith amid uncertainty arising from Middle East Insider Media•Apr 23, 2026•WHSmith
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