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Curtsy
App that lets women rent dresses from each other
About Curtsy
Curtsy operates as a digital marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of women's clothing, including vintage and designer items. The platform caters to fashion-conscious consumers seeking affordable and sustainable options, offering discounts of up to 90% off retail prices. Curtsy's business model revolves around facilitating peer-to-peer transactions, where users can list their items for sale and purchase from others. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on sales made via the app. The company positions itself in the sustainable fashion market, appealing to environmentally aware shoppers who value thrifting. By providing free shipping, Curtsy enhances its value proposition, making it an attractive option for budget-savvy consumers. The app's user-friendly interface and focus on trending fashion items help it maintain a competitive edge in the online resale market. Keywords: marketplace, women's clothing, vintage, designer, sustainable, thrifting, peer-to-peer, discounts, free shipping, fashion.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 37
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 58.5/100
- Industry
- Fashion
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Shopping, Lifestyle, Sharing Economy, App, YC S16
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Curtsy.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jan 2021 | $11M | $44M | Josh Breinlinger · 1984 Ventures · Index Ventures · Y Combinator | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Aug 2020 | — | — | Unpopular Ventures | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Curtsy is 230K monthly website visits, up 4.5% over the last three months. Curtsy's team declined 30.2% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed8 investors entered at this stage
Y Combinator
SV Angel
Kevin Durant
CRV
1984 Ventures
Nitesh Banta
Unpopular Ventures
Incisive Ventures
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Index Ventures
Josh Breinlinger
FJ Labs
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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