# Spreadshirt

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

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Leipzig, Germany
- Website: www.spreadshirt.net
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 1, 2006)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Spreadshirt, based in Germany, is a leading platform that specializes in custom apparel and accessory printing, allowing users to design personalized products tailored to their individual preferences.Founded in 2002 in Leipzig, Germany, Spreadshirt operates an online platform enabling users to create custom merchandise. The company has successfully raised EUR 10 million in a GROWTH funding round in February 2009 from investors Kennet Partners and Accel Partners. The CEO is Julian de Grahl, with Oliver Schwarzer-Shop also playing a key role in leadership. Christoph Redl and Christopher Pabel are among the founders, contributing their expertise to the company's establishment.Spreadshirt specializes in the customization and printing of a wide range of apparel and accessories, focusing on items like T-shirts and hoodies. The online platform allows users to design and order personalized products, catering to both individual consumers and businesses seeking custom merchandise. Spreadshirt serves markets across Europe, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, as well as North America, specifically the United States and Canada, while fostering a community of designers who can sell their creations through its platform.In 2023, Spreadshirt generated revenue of EUR 182,722,306 with an EBITDA of EUR 38,091,636. The company employs a B2C model through its online platform, where customers can browse, personalize, and purchase a variety of custom-printed products. Spreadshirt's pricing structure accommodates both individual consumers and bulk orders for businesses, while promotional discounts further enhance customer engagement.Spreadshirt plans to leverage the EUR 10 million raised in its GROWTH funding round to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company aims to introduce new apparel lines and accessories designed for specific demographics by the end of 2024. Additionally, it is looking to penetrate emerging markets in Asia and South America by 2025, thereby increasing its global footprint and customer base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 1, 2006 — Accel

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A