Who Owns Kynetic?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of Kynetic. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
Kynetic
Kynetic is a privately held U.S.-based holding company founded in 2011 by Michael Rubin that builds and operates consumer internet and digital commerce businesses, best known as the parent and investment vehicle behind brands such as Fanatics, Rue La La, and ShopRunner.
Kynetic appears to be independent with no known parent company.
Kynetic
Kynetic is a privately held U.S.-based holding company founded in 2011 by Michael Rubin that builds and operates consumer internet and digital commerce businesses, best known as the parent and investment vehicle behind brands such as Fanatics, Rue La La, and ShopRunner.
Kynetic appears to be independent with no known parent company.
Major Shareholders
Kynetic
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Gary Rubin Founder and CEO of Kynetic. A 2012 Business Insider profile reported that he owned about 90% of Kynetic, with Insight Venture Partners holding the remainder. Later coverage from Wharton Sports Business and Forbes-related reporting (via FastPhillySports) continued to describe him as the majority owner and CEO of Conshohocken‑based Kynetic; however, no detailed, updated cap table has been made public, so his current exact stake may differ from the 2012 figure. | Individual | 90.0% | Aug 2012 |
Insight Partners (formerly Insight Venture Partners) Global venture capital and private equity firm. The same August 2012 Business Insider article on Michael Rubin’s post‑GSI Commerce ventures stated that Insight Venture Partners owned roughly 10% of Kynetic at that time. Subsequent public information more commonly describes Insight as a major investor in Fanatics, the Kynetic‑controlled sports‑merchandise business, but does not provide newer disclosures on Insight’s ownership percentage in the Kynetic holding company itself, so the current level of ownership may have changed. | Institutional | 10.0% | Aug 2012 |
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