Belkin International

Company

Investment-firm

Last deal

Amount

Private Equity

Stage

21.06.2002

Date

1

all rounds

Financing round

General

About Company
Belkin International, Inc. is a global leader in connectivity solutions.

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founded date

01.01.1983

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Private Equity

IPO status

Private

Description

Founded in 1983 in California, Belkin has experienced 25 years of continuous growth and is committed to research and design. Their product mix includes networking solutions, mobile device accessories, energy conservation products, and business-class solutions. With headquarters in Los Angeles and major facilities in the UK and the Netherlands, Belkin has become a market leader with over 1,000 employees and sales exceeding $1 billion.
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1

Chester Pipkin

current job

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1

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Employee Profiles
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Zachary Erwin

Zachary Erwin

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