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Pentland Brands
London · Seed
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Investment thesis
Pentland Brands is a global consumer products company behind sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands such as Berghaus, Canterbury, Speedo, Mitre, Kickers, ellesse, Endura, Red or Dead and KangaROOS.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 25, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 10 portfolio companiesConsumer ×7E-commerce ×7Direct to Consumer ×6Sports Tech ×5Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBerghaus is an outdoor clothing and equipment brand that offers a free repair service for worn or damaged gear as part of a sustainability and cost-saving initiative.
Circular EconomyConsumerSports Tech
Canterbury designs and sells rugby apparel, footwear, and kit, including rugby boots and classic garments like gilets and stadium pants.
ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
ellesse is a sportswear and apparel brand selling menswear, womenswear, and unisex clothing such as track pants, track jackets, polos, hoodies, and accessories through its online store.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Endura designs and sells cycling apparel and gear for road and trail riders.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
Co-investorsMaven Capital PartnersSouter Investments
KangaROOS is a footwear brand operated by Pentland USA Inc., a subsidiary of Pentland Brands plc, selling shoes and related products through its website.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLondon, GB
Kickers is a footwear brand teasing an upcoming relaunch, inviting visitors to sign up for news about its launch and future collections.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Mitre designs and manufactures football (soccer) equipment such as balls and related sports gear, with a focus on football fan culture from grassroots to professional play.
ConsumerSports Tech
SeaVees makes casual footwear featuring a proprietary contoured memory foam footbed and recycled materials, with designs inspired by 1960s California style.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSanta Barbara, US
Robyn Laguette(Executive Officer)Steven Tiller(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEva Guerrand-Hermes(Director)Ray, III E. Newton(Director)Terrence J. Mullen(Director)Zohar Ziv(Director)
Speedo designs and sells swimwear and swimming accessories, including competition suits, casual swimwear, goggles, and related gear for men, women, and children.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Red or Dead
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Pentland Brands made?
- Pentland Brands has 10 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Pentland Brands invest at?
- Pentland Brands invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Pentland Brands focus on?
- Pentland Brands focuses on Consumer, Sports Tech.
- Where is Pentland Brands located?
- Pentland Brands is headquartered in London, GB.
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