Funko

Funko

Licensing-based producer of pop culture collectibles

Overview

Funko designs and sells licensed pop culture collectibles across vinyl figures (notably Pop! Vinyl), plush, apparel, board games, and more. It secures licenses from major entertainment companies and sells products through wholesale retailers and its own online store, often releasing limited editions to boost demand. Its competitive edge comes from a large catalog of licenses (over 900 active licenses from 250+ providers) and a recognizable product line, plus an ecosystem that includes Loungefly, Mondo, and Digital Pop! NFTs. Its goal is to turn pop culture moments into broadly available physical and digital collectibles to grow revenue through licensing, exclusives, and brand partnerships.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Funko

Simplify's Rating
Why Funko is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Goods

Entertainment

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Lynnwood, Washington

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 7.4% to $207.7 million; core collectibles grew 9%.
  • August 2026 gross margin hit 44.4%, aided by tariff refunds and SKU cuts.
  • ACOTAR, KPop Demon Hunters, and Doctor Who launches deepen 2026 preorder momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Funko still carries $211.8 million debt and no revolving availability before December 2027 maturity.
  • Ninth Circuit revived the investor case over excess toys and write-offs on September 2, 2026.
  • Tariff refunds masked profitability; another supply shock in 2026 can crush margins and liquidity.

What makes Funko unique

  • Funko controls 900+ licenses across 250 licensors, translating entertainment hits into fast merchandise.
  • Pop! vinyl remains instantly recognizable, anchoring wholesale shelves, DTC, and exclusives.
  • Loungefly and Mondo extend Funko from cheap figures into fashion and premium collectibles.

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Total Funding

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

13%
Age of the Nerd
Sep 4th, 2026
Funko unveils first wave of A Court of Thorns and Roses POP! Collectibles.

Funko unveils first wave of A Court of Thorns and Roses POP! Collectibles. ACOTAR fans, it's time to make some room on those shelves! Funko is diving headfirst into the magical world of Prythian with the first wave of A Court of Thorns and Roses POP! collectibles, bringing some of Sarah J. Maas' most beloved - and dangerous - characters to life in adorable vinyl form. Available for pre-order beginning September 1, 2026, the new A Court of Thorns and Roses Funko POP! collection features a seriously enchanting lineup, including Feyre Archeron, Tamlin, Lucien Vanserra, The Suriel, Rhysand, and Amarantha. Whether your allegiance lies with the Spring Court, Night Court, or somewhere in between, there's a POP! figure ready to join your collection. Discover more TV Shows & Programs Books & Literature The main wave available through Funko.com includes Tamlin, Lucien Vanserra, The Suriel, Rhysand, and POP! Premium: Feyre painting a set of drawers. And because apparently Prythian needed even more temptation, Funko.com will also offer exclusive POP! figures of Amarantha and Tamlin in Beast Form - with the latter getting an extra-special flocked Chase version. But that's not all, because the exclusive hunt is officially on! Fans can also pick up retailer-exclusive versions of Feyre Archeron. Barnes & Noble will offer its own exclusive Feyre figure, while Books-A-Million will have Feyre Under the Mountain. Naturally, collecting them all may be considerably easier than surviving the trials of Prythian - but not by much. And if adorable vinyl figures aren't enough to satisfy your ACOTAR obsession, Funko's sister brand Loungefly is getting in on the action too. A companion A Court of Thorns and Roses collection is scheduled to launch in October, giving fans even more ways to show off their love for the bestselling fantasy universe. Based on Sarah J. Maas' massively popular A Court of Thorns and Roses series, the story has become a powerhouse of the fantasy genre. The series currently consists of five New York Times bestselling books: A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames. With the next two books in the series slated for release in October and January, there's clearly plenty more ACOTAR magic on the horizon. So, whether you're Team Rhysand, Team Tamlin, fiercely devoted to The Suriel's mysterious wisdom, or simply here for the tiny versions of your favorite characters, Funko's first wave of A Court of Thorns and Roses POP! figures is about to make Prythian a whole lot more collectible. The new figures are available for pre-order starting September 1, 2026, at Funko.com, with select exclusives available through Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million.

Law360
Sep 2nd, 2026
9th circ. Denies Funko's bid to revisit investor dispute.

9th circ. Denies Funko's bid to revisit investor dispute. By Jessica Corso ( September 2, 2026, 5:52 PM EDT) - The Ninth Circuit said Wednesday it would not reconsider its decision to revive a proposed class action accusing Funko Inc. of failing to warn investors about tens of millions of dollars' worth of excess toys the company eventually wrote off... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions. A Law360 subscription includes features such as * Daily newsletters * Expert analysis * Mobile app * Advanced search * Judge information * Real-time alerts * 450K+ searchable archived articles Experience Law360 today with a free 7-day trial. Attached documents. Related sections. Case information. Case title. Case number. Court. Nature of suit. Judge. Date filed. Law firms. Companies. Government agencies. Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2026, its list of more than 160 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.

Generation Star Wars
Sep 2nd, 2026
Doctor Who Pops! from Funko.

Doctor Who Pops! from Funko. Whovians (myself included) rejoice! Funko has announced its first new Doctor Who Pop! collection in seven years, featuring the Fifteenth Doctor. You can pre-order Doctor Who Pops! that are still in stock today, with an estimated ship date of 18th November. The only exception is the exclusive Bronze Dalek (Metallic), which ships on 30th December. Pre-order Doctor Who Pops! from Funko (affiliate link). Are you collecting Doctor Who Pops! from Funko? Which characters would you like to see added in the future? Let me know in the comments below. Through the good times and bad, Star Wars is the defining film in my life. Thank you, George Lucas! No comments:

Forbes
Sep 1st, 2026
Funko expands its 'KPop Demon Hunters' line with Bitty Pops! Stages.

Funko expands its 'KPop Demon Hunters' line with Bitty Pops! Stages. ByTim Lammers, Contributor. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Sep 01, 2026, 12:17pm EDT Summary. Funko is launching new Bitty Pop! Stages for the hit Netflix animated movie musical, *KPop Demon Hunters*, featuring HUNTR/X singers Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. Following the film's massive success since its June 2025 release, these Bitty Pop! Stages showcase the trio in their "How It's Done" outfits, each with a 0.9-inch figure and a 2-inch display stage in an acrylic case. Retailing for $7.99, they are available for pre-order. Funko has already released numerous Pop! figures, with demon Saja Boys still to come. Other companies, including Mattel, are also expanding their *KPop Demon Hunters* toy lines with deluxe fashion dolls and action figures. The Oscar-winning film will also see a Criterion Collection release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on November 3rd, while remaining exclusive to Netflix. As Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters gets bigger on the world stage, Funko is shrinking HUNTR/X singers Rumi, Mira and Zoey with an upcoming Bitty Pop! Stages release. Funko, along with other toy and collectibles companies including Mattel, Hasbro and Jazwares, has been creating merchandise to meet the massive demand for KPop Demon Hunters product in the wake of the animated movie musical's success following its release on streaming on June 20, 2025. Since then, Funko has released Funko Pops! vinyl figures of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, along with their manager, Bobby and Derpy Tiger. In addition, Funko has also produced Pop! figures of Juni, Abby, Romance, Baby and Mystery, and still on the way are Pop! figures of the Saja Boys in their demon disguises. Announced at San Diego Comic Con, the demon versions of the Saja Boys - along with one mystery figure - are part of Funko's Pop! Mystery program. While Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't out hunting demons, they're performing on stage, which is where the HUNTR/X singers are featured in Funko's upcoming Bitty Pop! Stage releases. The Rumi, Mira and Zoey figures - wearing their "How It's Done" outfits - are each packaged in a Bitty Pop! package alongside a stage that they can be displayed on. The KPop Demon Hunters Bitty Pop! figures and stages are housed in an acrylic case. The stage and backdrops are 2 inches in height, while each Bitty Pop! figure is 0.9 inches tall. The "How It's Done" Bitty Pop! Stage releases retail for $7.99 each and are currently available for pre-order on Funko's retail site. The release date for each of the KPop Demon Hunters Pop! Stage has not yet been announced. In the film, Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo voice the speaking roles of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, and EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami provide the singing vocals for Rumi, Mira and Zoey. Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day's news in your inbox every weekday. Other 'KPop Demon Hunters' merchandise is on The way. While fans await the release of Funko's KPop Demon Hunters How It's Done Bitty Pop Stage! releases featuring Rumi, Mira and Zoey, Mattel is expanding its toy line based on the movie with a deluxe fashion doll of Rumi and the company's first wave of 6-inch scale action figures of the trio. In addition, 6-inch figures of Jinu and Abby will be available in the first wave, while figures of Romance, Baby and Mystery are still on the way. Also new is a Final Battle: Rumi & Demon Jinu 2-Pack of 6-inch action figures. For fans who want a physical copy of the Best Picture Oscar-winning movie musical, the Criterion Collection recently announced that it will be releasing the film on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on Nov. 3. Rated PG, KPop Demon Hunters is streaming exclusively on Netflix.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 15th, 2026
Funko beats Q2 estimates with $208M revenue, raises full-year EBITDA guidance to $105M

Funko reported strong second-quarter results, with revenue of $207.7 million, beating analyst estimates of $200.2 million and marking 7.4% year-on-year growth. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.26, significantly ahead of the anticipated -$0.19. Adjusted EBITDA reached $40.9 million with a 19.7% margin, far exceeding the $7.60 million forecast. CEO Josh Simon attributed the performance to the company's "make culture pop" strategy and broad-based growth across geographies and product categories. European sales grew nearly 20%. During the earnings call, analysts questioned management about wholesale order demand, retail shelf space, franchise performance, and new product formats. CFO Yves Le Pendeven noted healthy inventory levels and strong point-of-sale trends, whilst flagging potential pressure from tariffs and freight costs. Full-year EBITDA guidance stands at $105 million, above analyst expectations of $77.6 million.

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