Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO) is a consumer products company that designs, sources and distributes licensed and proprietary pop-culture collectibles. Its best-known product is the Pop! line of stylized vinyl figures, which features characters from entertainment franchises, sports, music and other cultural properties. The company also offers action figures, plush products, apparel, accessories, games and other collectible merchandise.
Funko’s portfolio is built around licensing partnerships with major media, entertainment and consumer brands, including franchises associated with film, television, video games, comics and sports. In addition to its core Pop! figures, the company markets product lines such as Loungefly bags and accessories, which broaden its presence in the fashion and lifestyle categories. Funko sells through specialty retailers, mass-market merchants, e-commerce platforms and its own direct-to-consumer channels.
Founded in 1998 by Mike Becker, Funko was acquired by Brian Mariotti in 2005 and expanded from a small nostalgia-focused toy business into a global pop-culture collectibles company. The company completed its initial public offering in 2017 and is headquartered in Everett, Washington. Its products are distributed internationally through retail and online channels, serving customers across North America and other global markets. Cynthia Williams has served as Funko’s chief executive officer since 2023.
