Ridge (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion accessories |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Daniel Kane, Paul Kane |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica , United States |
Key people | Sean Frank (CEO), Connor MacDonald (CMO), Marques Brownlee (board member) |
| Products | Wallets, men's rings, backpacks, luggage, everyday carry items, phone cases, knives |
Ridge is a manufacturer specializing in wallets and accessories, established in 2013 by the father-son duo Daniel and Paul Kane. The company initially secured funding through crowdfunding platforms, launching its signature Ridge Wallet on Kickstarter, where it swiftly achieved its financial target. Since then, Ridge has broadened its offerings to encompass men's rings, backpacks, luggage, and everyday carry items, alongside upgraded versions of its original wallet design.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Ridge functions as a privately held enterprise under the leadership of CEO Sean Frank and CMO Connor MacDonald, with Marques Brownlee serving as a board member. The company’s patented wallet design has been subject to legal disputes beginning in 2020.
Ridge’s focus on producing robust, minimalist products has fueled considerable revenue growth, utilizing a made-to-order production model that has tripled expected sales figures. The brand intends to further increase its footprint within the men's accessories market while targeting ambitious financial objectives.
Products
Ridge’s core offering is a minimalist wallet crafted from materials such as aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber. It features technology designed to block electronic theft and RFID skimming. The Ridge Wallet frequently appears in top product rankings. In addition to wallets, the company markets bags, phone cases, and knives. Customization options were introduced in 2021, followed by a luggage collection launched in 2023. In 2024, Ridge entered the men’s rings category.
Litigation
Ridge is involved as a plaintiff in three district court patent infringement lawsuits and one patent and trade dress case before the International Trade Commission. One suit alleges patent infringement by Mosaic Brands, Inc. (doing business as Storus) in the Central District of California. This action follows Ridge’s counterclaim after Mosaic’s initial lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice. The case remains active after the Federal Circuit overturned a previous invalidity decision. Ridge has also initiated patent infringement suits against Mountain Voyage Company in Colorado and Bemmo, Inc. in New York. Furthermore, Ridge has filed complaints against several parties for patent and trade dress violations at the International Trade Commission.