Karmaloop

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Karmaloop - overview

Established

1999

Location

Boston, MA, US

Primary Industry

Internet

About

Karmaloop is a retail company specializing in urban fashion, offering streetwear clothing, footwear, and accessories to a diverse audience. It is a go-to destination for trendy urban fashion enthusiasts. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, US, Karmaloop operates an e-commerce platform focused on streetwear fashion. The company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its market presence.


CEO Jonathan Sollis leads the company, which has raised a total of USD 30. 00 mn across different funding rounds, with the most recent being a VENTURE DEBT round of USD 13. 00 mn in July 2014 from Accord Equipment Finance. Karmaloop.


com specializes in the retail of streetwear clothing, footwear, and accessories, catering to customers interested in urban fashion trends. Their offerings include a variety of apparel, such as hoodies and graphic tees, alongside footwear options like sneakers and boots. The company features renowned brands, including Billionaire Boys Club, Adidas, and Kappa, and highlights unique selections through its Kazbah Marketplace. Karmaloop serves a diverse clientele focused on affordable fashion, operating primarily in North America and expanding into select international markets.


Karmaloop generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales on its e-commerce platform, allowing customers to purchase a wide array of discounted streetwear products. The transaction structure consists of individual sales from various categories including apparel and accessories, with promotional offers enhancing customer attractiveness. The firm leverages its PLNDR segment to offer discounted options, boosting revenue through volume sales during promotional events and seasonal sales, while focusing on customer engagement through exclusive offers and product announcements. Karmaloop is planning to launch several new product lines geared towards enhancing its urban fashion offerings in the upcoming seasons.


The company aims to expand its market reach into Europe and Asia by 2015, capitalizing on the growing global interest in streetwear culture. The recent funding of USD 13. 00 mn raised in July 2014 will be utilized to support these expansion initiatives and product launches.


Current Investors

Insight Partners, Accord Equipment Finance, Kapor Capital

Primary Industry

Internet

Sub Industries

Retail, Internet

Website

www.karmaloop.com

Total Amount Raised

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