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On

Zurich, SwitzerlandFounded 2010

On is a Swiss athletic shoe and performance sportswear company that designs and markets running shoes and apparel using CloudTec cushioning technology.

CEO / Founder
Martin Hoffmann
Team Size
1001-5000
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$746M
Latest Round
IPO
Key Investors
Roger Federer

Technology & Products

Key Products

Cloud running shoes; trail and hiking footwear; training and tennis products; performance apparel.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary CloudTec cushioning technology and Zurich-based product development through the On Lab.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Premium performance footwear and apparel designed for responsive running comfort.

How They Differentiate

Competes as a premium running specialist through CloudTec cushioning and Swiss design; per CNBC (2025) holds under 3% of global athletic footwear market share versus Nike/Adidas combined 58%, but has grown rapidly and per Sherwood News is widening its lead over rival Hoka.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Performance and recreational runners, athletes, and premium sportswear consumers.

Industry Verticals

Consumer athletic footwear and apparel.

Competitors

Nike; Adidas; Hoka (Deckers Brands); Brooks Running.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Company states products used by over 7 million athletes in more than 50 countries; publicly traded with multi-billion dollar market cap as of 2026; global athletic footwear market share under 3% per CNBC 2025.

Major Milestones

2010: founded in the Swiss Alps; March 2010: won ISPO BrandNew Award; September 2021: completed NYSE IPO raising $746M at an $11B+ valuation; July 2025: Martin Hoffmann became sole CEO.

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