Marshall Group
A powerhouse for audio, tech and design
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ConsumerWebsite
group.marshall.comMarshall Group is the audio, tech and design powerhouse uniting musicians and music lovers through genre-breaking innovation with Marshall, Marshall Records, Marshall Live Agency, Marshall Studio, Natal Drums, Urbanears, and adidas headphones. Marshall Group is raising the standards of great sound and built-to-last design, creating innovative products that pioneer the future of sound and technology.
Marshall, the flagship brand born in the UK in 1962, has achieved legendary status for its iconic amplifiers, earning favour among renowned guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton to modern greats Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, and Lana Del Rey, just to name a few. Over the years, Marshall has expanded its product line to include headphones and wireless speakers, bringing the Marshall experience to a global audience.
Today, the Marshall Group is active in more than 90 markets and gather around 800 talented people across eight locations globally.
Why we believe in Marshall Group
- Truly globally renowned and iconic brand bridging the iconic rock ‘n’ roll heritage with cutting-edge innovation and culture-driven brand-building
- Significant opportunity to continue Marshall’s successful product, channel, and geographical expansion in a 100B USD total addressable market
- A profitable growth company with the ability to invest in R&D, brand equity, and consumer experience, with a solid product pipeline for both existing and new categories
About Marshall Group
2023 turnover (CY)
EUR 368M
Employees
~800
Investment date
Oct 2023
Fund
Fund VI
Team
Jeremy De Maillard | CEO
Martin Axhamre | CFO and Deputy CEO
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