# Cuyana

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cuyana

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.cuyana.com
- Total disclosed funding: $32M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 14, 2018)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Cuyana, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in sustainable luxury fashion, offering high-quality essentials for women through a direct-to-consumer model, emphasizing the philosophy of ‘fewer, better’ products.Cuyana, Inc. was founded in 2011 in San Francisco, US, by Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah. The company is focused on premium women's essentials and has not undergone any notable pivots in its business strategy. Cuyana has raised a total of USD 30 mn across three deals, with the most recent Series C funding round occurring on December 14, 2018, led by H.I.G. Growth Partners. The company has a current valuation of USD 125.394 mn.Cuyana specializes in offering a range of premium essentials for women, focusing on sustainable fashion and thoughtful design. Their core product line includes high-quality bags, clothing, small leather goods, and accessories, all crafted with a commitment to sustainability and durability. Customers are encouraged to invest in long-lasting essentials rather than disposable fashion. Cuyana's offerings are primarily available in the United States, with a growing presence in international markets, targeting environmentally conscious consumers who value quality craftsmanship and sustainable production methods.Cuyana operates on a direct-to-consumer business model, facilitating transactions through its online platform. Revenue is generated through sales of individual items, including signature pieces such as the System Zipper Tote and the Easy Zipper Tote. Their premium pricing reflects the high quality of their merchandise, positioning them within the luxury market segment. Customers interact with Cuyana through one-time purchases and gifting experiences, with an emphasis on curated collections aligned with seasonal trends and services such as gift packaging to enhance customer engagement.Cuyana plans to launch new products designed to further align with their sustainability ethos, although specific release dates are not provided. The company seeks to expand its market presence beyond the United States, targeting growth in specific international regions, though details on these markets are not disclosed. The recent Series C funding of USD 30 mn will be utilized to support these initiatives, allowing Cuyana to enhance its product offerings and expand its reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 14, 2018, $30M — H.I.G. Growth Partners
- Seed, Jun 7, 2013, $2M — Canaan Partners

## Investors

- Canaan Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canaan-partners) — Seed
- H.I.G. Growth Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/h-i-g-growth-partners) — Series C