Last checked Oct 10, 2026
J. Pressjpress.comJ. Press is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
J. Press is not currently controlled by a private equity firm; it is owned as part of Japan-based Onward Holdings (Onward Group/Onward Kashiyama).
Notes
- J. Press is described as being part of the Onward Group (Onward Holdings, Ltd.) and acquired by Onward Kashiyama in 1986, indicating corporate (non-PE) ownership.
- J. Press’ own history page states it was founded at Yale in 1902, supporting the founding year and origin.
- Onward Holdings’ own news release about the brand’s 120th anniversary states it was founded in 1902 by Jacoby/Jacobi Press in front of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
Sources
- J. Press
Wikipedia - Current owner/parent (Onward Group/Onward Holdings; acquired by Onward Kashiyama in 1986) and founding basics (1902; New Haven; Jacobi Press).
- Our History
J. Press (official site) - Founded at Yale in 1902 (supports founding year and origin).
- "J. PRESS" brand celebrates its 120th anniversary (Onward Holdings)
Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. - States J. PRESS was founded in 1902 by Jacoby Press in front of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut (supports founding year, founder, and founding location).
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Ownership FAQ
Is J. Press owned by private equity?
No. J. Press does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns J. Press?
Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. (via its Onward Kashiyama/Onward Group subsidiaries; corporate parent)
When was J. Press last checked?
This page was last checked on Oct 10, 2026.