# Umbra: Design, Toronto, Canada

> Umbra: Umbra is a Toronto-based global leader in home accessories design and manufacturing, founded in 1979 with a history spanning over 40 years of...

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# Umbra

Umbra is a Toronto-based global leader in home accessories design and manufacturing, founded in 1979 with a history spanning over 40 years of original design.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Design Toronto, Canada

Company summary

- **Founded:** 1979 47 years old
- **Team:** 230 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** 3.4M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Oct 2015

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Umbra

Umbra is a Toronto-based global leader in home accessories design and manufacturing, founded in 1979 with a history spanning over 40 years of original design.

Overview Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Umbra (Latin for “shade”) operates with headquarters in Toronto and satellite offices in the Netherlands, Brazil, the United States, and China. The company was founded when graphic designer Paul Rowan, unable to find a suitable window shade, created one himself and partnered with childhood friend Les Mandelbaum. An international team of in-house designers creates original designs that are distributed in over 118 countries, and the company currently distributes in more than 120 countries across the world. Products Umbra is a home accessories design and manufacturing company that sells more than 2,000 home products. These products focus on bringing thought and creativity to everyday items, including window shades and various household goods. The company manufactures these items and ensures their global availability through its network of designers and production partners. Advertised Customers The firm sells its products through over 25,000 retailers in 120 countries. Consequently, Umbra’s primary customers are these global retail partners rather than direct consumers, as its business model relies on a vast distribution network. A full collection of their products can be viewed at their Toronto flagship store located north of Queen Street West.

## What company datasets say Umbra raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **3.4M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **3.4M**

Last round date **Oct 2015**

Investors listed **2**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

home decor collections multifunctional furniture accessibility international shipping product bundles modern design consumers product design custom designs home decor innovation easy returns bath storage home organization home accessories distribution manufacturing

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- **Sector:** Design
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33992, 44-45, 4491, SIC 7389
- **Region:** Ontario
- **Revenue:** 15.7M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/umbra)

## Design in Canada

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