Creative Artists Agency
Acquisition in 2023
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a global talent and entertainment agency, established in 1975 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It represents a diverse range of clients, including actors, directors, writers, musicians, athletes, and brands, across various industries such as film, television, music, sports, and digital media. CAA offers comprehensive services, including talent management, brand consulting, licensing, and strategic marketing, connecting artists and brands to create and monetize entertainment properties worldwide. With offices in major cities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, CAA's extensive network and expertise make it a leading force in the entertainment industry.
Grailed, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used men's clothing. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform features a curated selection of items, including tops, bottoms, outerwear, denim, footwear, accessories, and suits. Grailed aims to create an engaging and educational space for fashion enthusiasts, allowing them to discover unique pieces while ensuring a secure and streamlined shopping experience. By combining a robust editorial platform with a highly vetted inventory, Grailed makes fashion more accessible and affordable for its global customer base.
Brut is an international digital media company specializing in short-form video content. It covers a wide range of topics including politics, technology, culture, and social justice, reaching over 150 million viewers worldwide monthly.
Bowery Farming
Series C in 2021
Bowery Farming Inc. is a modern agricultural company based in New York, specializing in post-organic produce. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on growing a variety of greens, including baby kale, lettuce, arugula, and basil, using innovative indoor farming techniques. By leveraging advanced technology, such as its proprietary BoweryOS software, Bowery Farming creates optimal conditions for plant growth, allowing it to operate without pesticides and using significantly less water compared to traditional farming methods. This technology enables the company to be over 100 times more productive on the same land footprint. Bowery's products are distributed through grocery stores and featured in the menus of renowned restaurants, emphasizing the company's commitment to providing fresh, sustainable produce to consumers.
GOAT Group
Corporate Round in 2021
GOAT Group operates as a global marketplace for authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 2015, it offers products from over 350 brands through its platforms GOAT and Flight Club, with thirteen physical locations serving 170 international markets.
Farfetch
Convertible Note in 2020
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.
1stdibs is an online platform connecting respected dealers and makers with collectors of rare furniture, fashion, fine art, jewelry, and home decor. It facilitates transactions through fees from seller marketplace services.
Maison Valli
Funding Round in 2017
Maison Valli owns and operates a fashion house and offers ready to wear clothes. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Paris, France. The brand is distributed through a global network of outlets and department stores as well as Giambattista Valli retailers in Paris, Milan, Saint Tropez and Seoul.
Michel et Augustin
Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2005, Michel et Augustin is a French company specializing in the production and distribution of premium biscuits, cookies, and other sweet treats. Their product range includes Cookie Squares, Croissant Chips, and various accessories inspired by French baking traditions.