Funding

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Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million

11 September 2020 • By Sarah Kent

11 September 2020 • By Sarah Kent

The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.

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Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million

The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.

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Who Needs Investors? 7 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

17 August 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Who Needs Investors? 7 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

For fashion entrepreneurs just starting out with little or no safety net, success will depend on the ability to creatively solve problems and the strength to block out the noise and focus on their customers.

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#BoFLIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now

10 August 2020 • By BoF Team

10 August 2020 • By BoF Team

While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.

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#BoFLIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now

While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.

What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now

9 June 2020 • By Chavie Lieber

What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now

Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.

News & Analysis

Report: Rent the Runway Nears Funding Below Last $1 Billion Value

21 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

21 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

The fashion rental company is said to be seeking at least $25 million in a funding round, which would value the startup at about $750 million.

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Report: Rent the Runway Nears Funding Below Last $1 Billion Value

The fashion rental company is said to be seeking at least $25 million in a funding round, which would value the startup at about $750 million.

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Laura Ashley's Major Shareholder in Funding Talks

17 February 2020 • By Reuters

17 February 2020 • By Reuters

The British fashion house is the latest victim of a troubled couple of years for UK retailers, with sales hit by store closures and a worsening consumer mood.

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Laura Ashley's Major Shareholder in Funding Talks

The British fashion house is the latest victim of a troubled couple of years for UK retailers, with sales hit by store closures and a worsening consumer mood.

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Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer

30 January 2020 • By Chavie Lieber

30 January 2020 • By Chavie Lieber

The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.

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Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer

The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.

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Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing

3 December 2019 • By Reuters

3 December 2019 • By Reuters

The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.

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Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing

The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.

Festival Wear E-tailer Dolls Kill Raises $40 Million

2 December 2019 • By M.C. Nanda

2 December 2019 • By M.C. Nanda

The online retailer, which caters to Burning Man fans and TikTok ‘E-Girls,’ plans to strengthen its e-commerce experience, add new brands and expand its international presence.

Festival Wear E-tailer Dolls Kill Raises $40 Million

The online retailer, which caters to Burning Man fans and TikTok ‘E-Girls,’ plans to strengthen its e-commerce experience, add new brands and expand its international presence.

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E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion

22 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

22 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.

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E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion

The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.