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Five Below
A chain of retail stores that offers sporting goods, games, wearables and jewelry
About Five Below
Five Below, Inc. operates as a discount retailer that offers a wide variety of trendy products and essentials, primarily targeting pre-teens, teens, and young adults. The company operates in the retail market, focusing on providing high-value products at low prices, typically $5 and below, although some items exceed this price point. The business model revolves around sourcing products globally to ensure a diverse and constantly updated inventory that appeals to its target demographic. Revenue is generated through in-store and online sales, with a strong emphasis on creating a fun and engaging shopping experience. Five Below's product categories include school supplies, fashion accessories, electronics, toys, games, and home decor. The company also emphasizes ethical sourcing and compliance with human rights and labor practices, as outlined in the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, United States
- Employees
- 14,644
- Open positions
- 876
- Dealroom signal
- 94.6/100
- Industry
- Fashion, Kids
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Sporting Goods, Retail, Jewelry, Outside Tech, Candy, Beverage
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 3 companies, latest Jun 2020
- Capital deployed
- $24M
- Preferred round
- SERIES A
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPOOther financing | Jul 2012 | $163M | $901M | Undisclosed | — |
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Oct 2010 | $194M | — | Advent International | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Five Below is 8.6M monthly website visits, up 36.5% over the last three months. Five Below's team grew 9.3% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Advent International
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Market sentiment
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