Company overview

Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 350 patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 250 international product and brand design awards! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation. In 2024, Munchkin was honored on Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list.Munchkin is a subsidiary of Why Brands, Inc., a new parent company for Munchkin and Curio Home Goods (“Curio”), focused on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design.
Founded in 1990
Los Angeles, California, USA
377 employees (62 in marketing)

Salaries

Typical salary range

$35 – $45

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People

Headcount trend

Company growth over the last 12 months

Headcount -8% year over year

Funding

Total funding

$45M

Last raise

$45M

Series Unknown, 16 years ago

Funding history

Apr 2010

Venture Round Munchkin · $45M

Audience

Monthly website visitors
166.2K
Month over month-1.4%
Quarter over quarter+18.1%
Top sourceDirect (49.7%)
Ad budget per month$7.4K
Average search rank39.7
Traffic source mix
Direct
49.7%
Search
38.8%
Referral
6.8%
Social
3.6%
Paid referral
1%

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

65.5K

12-mo growth

+6.5%

Monthly growth

+1.4%

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