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Tamara Mellon
Direct-to-consumer women's luxury footwear
About Tamara Mellon
Tamara Mellon is a luxury footwear brand founded in 2016 by Tamara Mellon and Jill Layfield. The brand operates on a direct-to-consumer model, which allows it to offer high-quality, Italian-made shoes at a lower price point than traditional luxury brands.
Tamara Mellon, the co-founder of Jimmy Choo, has a deep understanding of the luxury footwear market. Her experience and expertise are evident in the design and craftsmanship of her eponymous brand. The brand's shoes are known for their timeless designs, luxurious materials, and comfortable fit.
The company's direct-to-consumer model allows it to bypass the traditional retail markup, which can be as high as 6x. This means that customers can purchase high-quality, luxury shoes at a more accessible price point. The brand also offers a variety of services, such as free shipping and returns, and a "Cobbler Concierge" service that provides repairs and maintenance for its shoes.
The brand's target market is women who appreciate luxury and quality, but who are also savvy shoppers. The brand has been successful in reaching this market through its strong online presence and its focus on customer service.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Beverly Hills, United States
- Employees
- 25
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 71.1/100
- Industry
- Fashion, Marketing
- Sub-industry
- Luxury, Footwear
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Retail, Luxury, Lifestyle, Shoes, Branding, Direct-to-Consumer, Wearable
- Technology
- Connected Device
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Jun 2019 | $50M | $200M | NEA · Quadrille Capital · Centricus | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | May 2018 | $24M | $95M | Quadrille Capital · NEA | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Tamara Mellon is 3.3K monthly website visits, down 36.5% over the last three months. Tamara Mellon's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
NEA
Arab Angel Fund
Quadrille Capital
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Centricus
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
Market sentiment
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