Davek
Premium umbrellas out of New York. Luxe-utility positioning, $49 to $350. Sold through Saks, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus.
Status: Approved
- Founded
- 2005
- Website
- davekny.com
- HQ
- USA
- Ownership type
- Founder-owned
- Status since
- 2026-08-18
Ownership
Founder-owned and private. Dave Kahng founded the company and runs it with partner Ben Tai out of New York City. No acquisition or outside-investment events found as of August 2026.
Why Approved
Reader tip 2026-08-13. Unconditional lifetime guarantee in writing: repair or replace free, any reason, any time, shipping excluded. Loss Protection card gives up to 50% off a replacement if lost. Founder-owned with a clean ownership record. The guarantee terms are the thing to watch.
Reversibility
What would change our verdict
Sale to PE, a conglomerate, or a brand licensing firm. Any dilution of the unconditional guarantee. Loss Protection quietly discontinued.
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