Who owns Osprey?
Osprey is owned by Helen of Troy (the United States, NASDAQ: HELE), which has owned the brand since 29 December 2021.[1] Osprey was founded in 1974 in Cortez, Colorado and was independent until 2021.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Helen of Troy Limited verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1974–2021)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, El Paso, Texas
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Cortez, Colorado
- Founded
- 1974
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Sportswear & footwear › Outdoor & workwear
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: HELE
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Osprey
Osprey makes backpacks and travel luggage, founded in California in 1974 by a maker who fitted packs to individual customers before moving to production designs. Helen of Troy acquired the business in 2021 for $414 million. The company offers to repair any pack it has ever made, regardless of age or how the damage occurred.
Ownership timeline of Osprey
- 2021 – present Helen of Troy [1] verified
Where Osprey sits in Helen of Troy
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Osprey?
The parent company of Osprey is Helen of Troy, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Osprey American?
Yes. Osprey originated in the United States in 1974 and its owner, Helen of Troy, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Helen of Troy owned Osprey?
Helen of Troy has owned Osprey since 29 December 2021.
Who owned Osprey before Helen of Troy?
Osprey was an independent company from its founding in 1974 in Cortez, Colorado until Helen of Troy acquired it in 2021.
Is Osprey still owned by Helen of Troy?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Osprey is still owned by Helen of Troy. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Helen of Troy Limited Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-04-23 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 23 April 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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