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The Black Tux
Black Tie Rentals Done Right.
About The Black Tux
The Black Tux is a direct-to-consumer company that operates primarily online, offering a modern alternative to traditional tuxedo and suit rentals. The company designs and manufactures its own line of formalwear, which allows it to control the quality and style of its products. This vertical integration is a key part of its business model, as it helps to keep costs down and margins high.
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The Black Tux's primary market is men who need formalwear for special occasions, such as weddings and proms. The company has also expanded its product line to include suits for business and other events. The company's target customer is a man who is looking for a high-quality, stylish, and affordable alternative to traditional tuxedo rental shops.
The company's business model is based on a rental system, but it also offers the option to purchase its products. Customers can browse the company's collection of suits and tuxedos online, and they can also get a free home try-on to ensure a perfect fit. The company also has a number of showrooms in major cities across the United States.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, United States
- Employees
- 245
- Open positions
- 6
- Dealroom signal
- 72.3/100
- Industry
- Fashion
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Delivery, Travel, Shoes, Direct-to-Consumer
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Feb 2023
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | May 2024 | $0 | — | Monroe Capital | ↗ |
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Jul 2022 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for The Black Tux is 950K monthly website visits, up 9.2% over the last three months. The Black Tux's team grew 2.1% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Seed10 investors entered at this stage
Lerer Hippeau
Founder Collective
First Round Capital
Clark Landry
Menlo Ventures
RRE Ventures
The Raine Group
Mucker Capital
CrossCut Ventures
BoxGroup
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Stance
Stripes
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
TZP Group
Monroe Capital
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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