Summersalt
Seed Round in 2018
Summersalt is a women's apparel brand and online retailer that designs, manufactures, and sells swimwear along with complementary wardrobe essentials. The company offers swimwear, loungewear, activewear, sleepwear, travel wear, and outerwear through its direct-to-consumer platform. Founded in 2017 and based in the United States, Summersalt emphasizes data-driven design with fit based on millions of measurements from thousands of customers, aiming for comfortable, flattering, and sustainable wardrobe essentials. The brand began with recycled-material swimwear at a mid-range price and has since expanded into additional categories, earning media attention and a loyal following.
Backbone PLM
Seed Round in 2017
Backbone PLM, Inc. is a company that specializes in product lifecycle management solutions tailored for the consumer goods sector, particularly the fashion and apparel industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, Backbone PLM offers a modern, cloud-based platform designed to streamline product development processes. Its services include tools for file management, collaboration, and centralized product data, which facilitate communication among teams and suppliers. The platform features a tech pack editor, customizable product templates, and a range of other resources to manage complex designs efficiently. By enabling brands to innovate and design products more rapidly and effectively, Backbone PLM aims to enhance creativity, reduce time to market, and ultimately drive revenue growth for its clients.
Shinesty
Venture Round in 2017
Shinesty is a vintage clothing brand based in Boulder, Colorado, operating as an online retailer of apparel and accessories. The company specializes in providing an outlandish collection of retro clothing, including sunglasses, swimwear, pajamas, tops, bottoms, suits, underwear, dresses, and various accessories for both men and women. Shinesty's offerings cater to theme parties and costume events, allowing customers to shop online according to their preferences and the specific occasions they have in mind. The company was founded in 2013 and initially operated under the name Shinesty, LLC before changing its name to Shinesty, Inc. in June 2015.
Mac & Mia
Seed Round in 2017
Mac & Mia, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in children's clothing and accessories for newborns to six-year-olds. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Delaware, the company offers a personalized at-home shopping experience that eliminates the challenges of traditional retail. Mac & Mia's platform features boutique and specialty clothing curated by style experts, with each item hand-selected to align with individual family preferences. This approach allows parents to build stylish and high-quality wardrobes for their children while saving time, enabling them to focus more on family activities. In addition to clothing, Mac & Mia also offers gift cards to enhance the shopping experience.
Luxury Garage Sale
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2010, Luxury Garage Sale is a Chicago-based boutique that specializes in the resale of luxury designer clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry. It operates physical stores in Illinois and Texas, as well as an online platform, offering customers high-end fashion at affordable prices.