Frida Kahlo Corporation

What Frida Kahlo Corporation does

Frida Kahlo Corporation is a privately held, US-domiciled brand-licensing and intellectual property management company that owns the worldwide registered trademark rights to the name "Frida Kahlo." The company operates as a centralized IP holding entity and licenses the Frida Kahlo brand — which represents the legacy of Mexican artist Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderon (1907–1954) — to third-party manufacturers and brands seeking to leverage the artist's globally recognized image, themes of empowerment, and cultural authenticity.

Its commercial surface spans four revenue streams: (i) brand-licensing royalties from third-party manufacturers producing perfumes, tequila, and merchandise; (ii) direct-to-consumer sales through owned e-commerce storefronts (Shop Frida, Frida Kahlo Perfumes, Frida Kahlo Tequila, Museo Frida Kahlo Shop) and Amazon US and Amazon Europe (Spain) marketplaces; (iii) digital collectibles minted and sold via the NFK Mint NFT platform; and (iv) experiential revenue from Casa Kahlo museum/experience locations and touring Frida Kahlo Exhibits. The underlying technology is a relatively standard multi-storefront e-commerce and content stack with a dedicated NFT minting platform; there is no proprietary AI/ML or deep-tech component.

The company is organized around a portfolio of wholly-owned sub-brands (Frida Kahlo Tequila, Frida Kahlo Perfumes, Casa Kahlo, Frida Kahlo Exhibits, NFK Mint, Museo Frida Kahlo Shop) that are coordinated to monetize a single iconic IP across merchandise, spirits, fragrance, experiential, and digital-collectible verticals. Go-to-market is hybrid: a top-of-funnel content and social-media presence (Garden of Frida blog, Instagram, organic social) drives awareness, while the licensing program, owned storefronts, Amazon presence, and physical exhibits/museum retail convert that awareness into royalty and direct-sales revenue. The company is lean, with a disclosed headcount of 6 employees, and does not publicly disclose revenue, pricing, ownership, or founding date.

Name

Frida Kahlo Corporation

Legal name

Frida Kahlo Corporation

Website

https://fridakahlocorporation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Frida Kahlo Corporation is a privately held US brand-licensing company that owns the worldwide trademark to the Frida Kahlo name and licenses it to third-party manufacturers and across its own sub-brands (perfumes, tequila, NFTs, exhibits, museum experiences) targeting global fans, collectors, and licensing partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brand Licensing & Intellectual Property Management

NAICS

General Merchandise Retailers (455), Art Dealers (45992)

SIC

Retail-Misc General Merchandise Stores (5399)

akta.pro primary industry

Promotional Products & Branded Merchandise Retail (CRALAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fine Fragrance (Women’s/Men’s/Unisex) (CRABADAA)

Keywords

• Brand licensing
• Trademark management
• Celebrity IP rights
• Branded merchandise
• Licensed consumer products

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Brand Licensing Royalties: The company generates revenue by licensing the Frida Kahlo brand and trademark rights to third-party manufacturers and brands. Partners include those producing Frida Kahlo perfumes, merchandise, and other branded products.
2. Direct Product Sales: Revenue from direct-to-consumer sales through owned e-commerce storefronts including shopfridakahlo.com, fridakahloperfumes.com, and branded merchandise sold via Amazon (US and Europe marketplaces).
3. Digital Collectibles (NFTs): Revenue from minting and selling Frida Kahlo digital collectibles and NFTs through the Nfk Mint platform.
4. Experiential Offerings: Revenue from Casa Kahlo museum/experience locations and touring exhibits featuring Frida Kahlo's artwork and legacy.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Frida Kahlo Corporation is the worldwide trademark holder for the Frida Kahlo name and image, and operates a brand licensing program that grants third-party manufacturers permission to produce and sell licensed merchandise, fragrances, tequila, and other products bearing Frida Kahlo's name and likeness. The company also directly sells branded consumer products, NFTs, and operates museum and cultural experiences under the Frida Kahlo brand.

Product overview

Frida Kahlo Corporation is a brand licensing and intellectual property management company that owns the worldwide trademark rights to Frida Kahlo's name and image. The company operates as a platform that licenses the Frida Kahlo brand across multiple product categories and retail channels. The core offering is the Frida Kahlo Licensing Program, which enables approved partners to produce merchandise bearing the Frida Kahlo name, art, and likeness. This core program is supported by and connected to a portfolio of sub-brands including Frida Kahlo Perfumes, Frida Kahlo Tequila, Casa Kahlo experiences, Frida Kahlo Exhibits, NFK Mint (NFTs), and the Museo Frida Kahlo Shop. Retail distribution occurs through company-owned channels (Shop Frida, NFK Mint) as well as third-party marketplaces (Amazon US, Amazon Europe). The brand positioning emphasizes empowerment, self-confidence, passion, and love, with attributes of Timelessness, Avant Garde style, Multifaceted creativity, and Iconic status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Frida Kahlo Tequila: Tequila brand inspired by Frida Kahlo
• Casa Kahlo
• Frida Kahlo Exhibits
• Nfk Mint
• Frida Kahlo Perfumes
• Passion for Life

Products and services

• Frida Kahlo Licensing Program A brand licensing program that grants third-party manufacturers and brands the right to use Frida Kahlo's name, image, art, and likeness for approved merchandise and products. Designed for brands seeking to associate with an iconic cultural figure known for empowerment, self-confidence, passion, and love.
• Frida Kahlo Perfumes A fragrance product line branded under the Frida Kahlo name, sold directly to consumers through the fridakahloperfumes.com e-commerce storefront. Targeted at fans and collectors who want authentic Frida Kahlo branded beauty products.
• Frida Kahlo Tequila A tequila product line branded under the Frida Kahlo name, distributed as part of the company's licensed merchandise portfolio. Targeted at consumers seeking branded spirits tied to the Frida Kahlo cultural legacy.
• NFK Mint (NFT Collection) A non-fungible token (NFT) digital collectibles collection related to Frida Kahlo, mintable through the company's dedicated NFK Mint platform. Targeted at digital collectors and fans seeking verifiable, officially licensed Frida Kahlo digital assets.
• Casa Kahlo A visitor destination and physical experience location related to Frida Kahlo's legacy, offering immersive cultural engagement tied to the brand. Targeted at tourists, cultural visitors, and Frida Kahlo fans.
• Frida Kahlo Exhibits Traveling and permanent exhibitions showcasing Frida Kahlo's artwork, photography, and cultural legacy. Targeted at museums, cultural institutions, and general visitors interested in the artist's life and works.
• Museo Frida Kahlo Shop A physical retail shop located at the Museo Frida Kahlo (Blue House) in Coyoacan, Mexico, offering officially licensed Frida Kahlo branded merchandise. Targeted at museum visitors and tourists.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• MoMA Design Store: MoMA Design Store operates museum-affiliated retail and licensing programs for art-world IP and branded merchandise — comparable to Frida Kahlo Corporation's Museo Frida Kahlo Shop and museum-driven licensing model, though focused on contemporary design rather than a single artist's estate.

Direct peers

• Authentic Brands Group: Authentic Brands Group is a brand management company that acquires and licenses intellectual property across consumer categories — directly comparable to Frida Kahlo Corporation's model of holding the Frida Kahlo worldwide trademark and licensing it to third parties across multiple product verticals.
• CMG Worldwide: CMG Worldwide is a legacy and brand management company representing the estates of celebrities including Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, and Prince — directly comparable to Frida Kahlo Corporation's role as worldwide trademark holder and licensor for a globally recognized cultural figure.
• Elvis Presley Enterprises: Elvis Presley Enterprises manages the IP, licensing, retail, and experiential offerings around Elvis Presley — directly parallel to Frida Kahlo Corporation's combination of trademark licensing, museum/experiences, branded merchandise, and global e-commerce for a deceased iconic artist.
• Bravado (Universal Music Group): Bravado is the merchandise and brand management arm of Universal Music Group, licensing iconic cultural figures and music artists for apparel, collectibles, and lifestyle products — highly comparable to Frida Kahlo Corporation's licensing of a globally recognized artist's name and likeness across categories.
• Muhammad Ali Enterprises: Muhammad Ali Enterprises controls and licenses the brand and image rights of the late boxing champion — closely comparable to Frida Kahlo Corporation's worldwide trademark rights and licensing program for a deceased global cultural icon.
• The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts: The Andy Warhol Foundation manages licensing and authentication of the Warhol visual-art IP for use across consumer products and exhibitions — comparable to Frida Kahlo Corporation's stewardship and licensing of visual-artist IP globally.
• Marilyn Monroe Estate (managed by CMG / Authentic): The Marilyn Monroe estate controls worldwide IP rights for the iconic actress and licenses the brand across fashion, fragrance, and collectibles — directly parallel to Frida Kahlo Corporation's worldwide trademark rights and multi-category licensing program.

Broad incumbents

• Sotheby's: Sotheby's is a major auction house and art market platform that monetizes cultural IP through authenticated sales and brand extensions — broadly adjacent to Frida Kahlo Corporation's collectibles and NFT-driven monetization of cultural-asset IP.
• IMG Licensing (Endeavor): IMG Licensing, part of Endeavor/WME, manages licensing and brand rights for hundreds of celebrities, sports figures, and brands — a broad incumbent in the same celebrity IP licensing space in which Frida Kahlo Corporation operates, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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