Last checked Sep 19, 2026
Cole Haan (Cole Haan LLC / Cole Haan, Inc.)colehaan.comCole Haan (Cole Haan LLC / Cole Haan, Inc.) is currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Cole Haan is currently controlled by Apax Partners through Apax-advised private equity funds (Apax Funds).
Notes
- Apax’s official press release states the Apax Funds completed the acquisition of Cole Haan on February 4, 2013.
- Apax’s official investments list continues to include Cole Haan as an investment, supporting that Apax remains the sponsor/owner.
- A 2026 business article states Cole Haan has been owned by Apax Partners since 2012 (consistent with the 2012 agreement announcement and 2013 closing).
- Cole Haan’s official ‘About Us’ page states the brand has been rooted in craftsmanship since 1928.
- Apax’s press release ‘About Cole Haan’ section also states Cole Haan was founded in 1928 and references Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan as the founders; Wikipedia supports that it was established in Chicago, Illinois.
Sources
- Apax completes acquisiton of Cole Haan
Apax Partners - Confirms acquisition closing date (Feb 4, 2013), Apax Funds as buyer, and includes 'Founded in 1928' plus founders’ names in narrative.
- All Investments (Listed Alphabetically)
Apax Partners - Shows Cole Haan listed among Apax investments, supporting ongoing Apax ownership/control.
- Cole Haan to Offer Full Men’s Collection for Spring
Yahoo Finance (reprinting source content) - States that Cole Haan has been owned by Apax Partners since 2012.
- About Us
Cole Haan (official site) - Supports founding year/history statement (rooted in craftsmanship since 1928) and confirms official website.
- Cole Haan - Wikipedia
Wikipedia - Supports founding location (established in Chicago, Illinois) and general historical context.
- File:Cole Haan Logo.svg
Wikimedia Commons - Source page for the logo file used for the direct logo image URL.
- https://apnews.com/article/7acab1212120f69035d7212531a936c8
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.colehaan.com/pages/brand-protection
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- https://www.cbinsights.com/investor/apax-partners
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apax_Partners
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- https://www.colehaan.com/pages/patents
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- https://www.apax.com/search/
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Ownership FAQ
Is Cole Haan (Cole Haan LLC / Cole Haan, Inc.) owned by private equity?
Yes. Cole Haan (Cole Haan LLC / Cole Haan, Inc.) is currently listed as private-equity-owned by Apax Partners (via Apax Funds).
Who owns Cole Haan (Cole Haan LLC / Cole Haan, Inc.)?
Apax Funds (private equity funds advised by Apax Partners)
When was Cole Haan (Cole Haan LLC / Cole Haan, Inc.) last checked?
This page was last checked on Sep 19, 2026.