# Fashionphile Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/fashionphile-group

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: Carlsbad, US
- Website: www.fashionphile.com
- Total disclosed funding: $39M
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 31, 2020)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Fashionphile is a leading online marketplace specializing in the resale of authenticated pre-owned luxury items such as handbags, shoes, and accessories, catering to fashion enthusiasts seeking sustainable luxury options.Founded in 1999, Fashionphile Group, LLC operates as an online platform for buying and selling pre-owned luxury goods. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, US, and has successfully executed two deals, with its most recent funding round being Series B in August 2020. The Series B funding raised USD 38.5 mn, led by NewSpring Capital, bringing the total amount raised to USD 38.5 mn. The founder, Sarah Davis, has established a solid reputation in the luxury resale market, while Ben Hemminger currently serves as CEO.Fashionphile specializes in the resale of pre-owned designer luxury items, offering a diverse range of products including handbags, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches. The platform allows customers to buy and sell authenticated luxury goods, catering to fashion-conscious consumers and collectors. Fashionphile emphasizes a circular service in collaboration with leaders in the digital and omnichannel luxury experience, facilitating seamless transactions and serving a wide customer base across the United States, Canada, and select international markets.Fashionphile generates revenue primarily through the sale of pre-owned luxury items, employing a transaction structure that includes direct-to-consumer sales and consignment services. The company manages authentication and marketing while pricing varies based on brand, condition, and rarity. Notable offerings like the ReNew Handbag Cleaning Kit support customer satisfaction and repeat purchases, positioning Fashionphile as a significant player in the designer resale market.In August 2020, Fashionphile Group, LLC raised USD 38.5 mn in Series B funding, led by NewSpring Capital. The company plans to utilize this funding for the introduction of new product lines and to expand into new geographic markets. Specific regions targeted for expansion have not been detailed, but the upcoming initiatives are expected to enhance the customer experience and broaden Fashionphile's market reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 31, 2020, $39M — NewSpring

## Investors

- NewSpring (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newspring) — Series B