1) StockX
StockX provides collectors and sneaker enthusiasts a platform to buy and sell products with transparency, security and confidence.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.80B (June 2019)
- Country: United States
- State: Michigan
- City: Detroit
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Chris Kaufman, Dan Gilbert, Greg Schwartz, Josh Luber
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $520.00M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 27
You can find their website here.
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2) GOAT
The Goat Group is an online marketplace that connects people from all over the world to purchase authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.70B (September 2020)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: Los Angeles
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Daishin Sugano, Eddy Lu
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $491.62M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 32
You can find their website here.
3) Rothy's
Rothy’s is a global lifestyle brand transforming sustainable materials into timeless shoes, handbags and accessories.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (December 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Roth Martin, Stephen Hawthornthwaite
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $44.00M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
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4) TechStyle Fashion Group
TechStyle is a global membership-based, fashion commerce company that provides state-of-the-art technology and a completely reimagined mobile-first consumer experience to millions of consumers worldwide.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (August 2014)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: El Segundo
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Adam Goldenberg, Don Ressler
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $558.36M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.