All Brands Owned by Cotopaxi

What does Cotopaxi own?
Cotopaxi owns a single brand of the same name. All of its packs, bags, jackets, and clothing are designed and sold under the Cotopaxi label, and it operates no subsidiary brands.

Is Cotopaxi publicly traded?
No. Cotopaxi is a private company funded by founders and venture investors. An early 2025 funding round valued it at approximately $366 million, but no public shares exist.

Who founded Cotopaxi?
Davis Smith and Stephan Jacob founded Cotopaxi in Salt Lake City in 2014. Smith, who spent part of his childhood in Ecuador, remains chairman. Jacob serves as chief global and business development officer.

Where is Cotopaxi headquartered?
Cotopaxi is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The company also operates retail stores across the United States and in Japan.

How many brands does Cotopaxi own?
One. The company operates only the Cotopaxi brand, with product collections such as Allpa, Del Día, and Fuego managed as lines within it.

Who owns Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is owned by its founders, employees, and venture capital investors. No single party controls it outright. Lindsay Shumlas has served as chief executive since December 2024, and Wendy Yang is executive chairwoman.

Is Cotopaxi a B Corp?
Yes. Cotopaxi is a certified B Corporation, verified through B Lab's independent assessment, and is legally incorporated as a public benefit corporation. It also participates in the Fair Trade Certified program and gives between one and three percent of annual revenue to poverty alleviation through the Cotopaxi Foundation.