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Gilt Groupe
eCommerce & Marketplaces · New York City, United States · Founded 2007
Unique discounts on top fashion brands MoreLess
Gilt is an online shopping platform that provides insider-level access to luxury designer brands at significantly discounted prices, often up to 70% off retail. The company operates in the e-commerce market, targeting fashion-conscious consumers who seek high-end products at a fraction of the cost. Gilt serves a diverse clientele, including women, men, and children, offering a wide range of categories such as clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor, and more. The business model is based on flash sales, where new sales launch daily, creating a sense of urgency and exclusivity. Gilt generates revenue through the sale of these discounted luxury items, leveraging its relationships with top designers and brands to offer coveted products at reduced prices. The platform's appeal lies in its ability to provide high-quality, fashionable items at accessible prices, making luxury shopping more attainable for a broader audience.
Keywords: luxury, designer, discounts, flash sales, fashion, home decor, accessories, e-commerce, daily sales, high-end.
Company overview
Gilt Groupe company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 287
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 71.3
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Mar 2011
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Gilt Groupe funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | May 2018 | $0 | — | Rue La La | — |
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jan 2016 | $250M | $250M | HBC | — |
| SERIES FOther financing | Feb 2015 | $50M | $1.1B | General Atlantic | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Apr 2012 | $2.8M | $11M | SuRo Capital · Softbank Capital · Firsthand Technology Value Fund | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Jul 2011 | — | — | SuRo Capital | — |
| SERIES EOther financing | May 2011 | General Atlantic · Goldman Sachs · NEA · SoftBank | — | ||
| DEBTDebt | Dec 2010 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SERIES BOther financing | May 2010 | General Atlantic · Matrix Partners | — | ||
| SERIES BOther financing | Aug 2009 | Matrix Partners · General Atlantic | — | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Nov 2007 | Matrix Partners | — |
Growth signals
Gilt Groupe website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Gilt Groupe is 3.8M monthly website visits, up 40.7% over the last three months. Gilt Groupe's team declined 2.4% over the past year.
Comparisons
Gilt Groupe compared with similar companies
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| Company | Headquarters | Status | Employees | Total funding | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MarkafoniTurkish shopping portal offering clothing and fashion accessories |
Istanbul, Türkiye | Closed | 108 | $7.5M | $220M |
 My-StoreSignificant discounts on top fashion brands |
Lucerne, Switzerland | Acquired | |||
 ZulilyDaily deals for moms,babies and kids |
Seattle, United States | Acquired | |||
 NavorioThe first Italian shopping club dedicated to jewelry, bijouterie and accessories |
Milan, Italy | Operational | |||
 Beyond the RackA private shopping club with prices up to 80% off retail |
United States | Operational | |||
 AldoorBuy your favourite products at huge discounts |
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | Operational | |||
 husklyeCommerce & Marketplaces |
Netherlands | Closed | |||
 ProdetiE-shop specialized in goods for children |
Nová Paka, Czechia | Operational |
Capital deployed
Gilt Groupe investments and acquisitions
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Gilt Groupe's talent
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Investors
11 investors on Gilt Groupe's cap table
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Global footprint
Where Gilt Groupe has talent and traffic
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