Blue Nile - Ownership and Business Overview

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Blue Nile Ownership

Who owns Blue Nile?

Blue Nile is owned by Signet Jewelers. It was acquired on August 9, 2022.

Was Blue Nile formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Blue Nile was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Blue Nile Business Overview

Where is Blue Nile headquartered?

Blue Nile is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

What is Blue Nile’s revenue?

Blue Nile disclosed revenue of 480M USD for 2016 and 474M USD for 2015.

How many employees does Blue Nile have?

Blue Nile has 288 employees.

What sector is Blue Nile in?

Blue Nile is an e-commerce company.

When was Blue Nile founded?

Blue Nile was founded in 1999.

E-commerce M&A Summary in 2022

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, e-commerce ranked 43 in number of deals in 2022. The largest e-commerce acquisition in 2022 was Blue Nile - which was acquired by Signet Jewelers for $360M.

Join Mergr to view all 40 acquisitions of e-commerce companies in 2022, including 10 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 30 by strategics.

Blue Nile

Blue Nile, Inc.

411 First Avenue South, Suite 700,
Seattle, Washington 98104
United States,
(206) 336-6700
www.bluenile.com

Blue Nile is an online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry. Blue Nile offers a customer experience that includes education, guidance, selection, customization capability, convenience and value. Blue Nile, Inc. was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.


Company Summary

SECTOR

E-Commerce

Revenue

480   2% 2016
474   2015
450   13% 2013
400   2012
(millions of USD) Show More Show Less

Employees

288

Established

1999

Former Name

Internet Diamonds, Inc.

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