# Taft Clothing

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/taft-clothing

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Provo, US
- Website: www.taftclothing.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 30, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Taft Clothing, Inc. specializes in handcrafted men's footwear, focusing on designer boots and shoes that combine classic craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.Founded in 2013 by Kory Stevens, Taft Clothing, Inc. is based in Provo, US. The company focuses on handcrafted men's footwear and has successfully completed one funding round. In March 2018, they raised USD 5 million in Seed funding led by Kickstart Capital, with participation from Fifth Wall Ventures and Peterson Partners. The company's headquarters is located in Provo, Utah.TAFT specializes in handcrafted men's footwear, focusing primarily on designer boots and shoes. Their offerings include sneakers, loafers, dress shoes, and various types of boots such as Chelsea, Chukka, and Jodhpur designs. The company aims to deliver high-quality, stylish footwear suitable for daily wear and special occasions, primarily selling directly to consumers via their online platform, targeting markets across the United States, Canada, and select international regions.TAFT generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales via their e-commerce platform. Their product pricing includes premium offerings, such as the Rome Boot and The Jack shoe, positioned as key items in their collection. The purchasing experience is enhanced with seasonal promotions and loyalty rewards to encourage customer engagement and retention.Following the most recent funding round in March 2018, where Taft Clothing, Inc. raised USD 5 million, the company plans to focus on expanding its product line and launching new footwear designs. The funding will support these initiatives and aid in expanding into new markets, particularly targeting increased sales in Canada and select international regions by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 30, 2018, $5M — Peterson Partners, Kickstart, Fifth Wall Ventures, Beliade

## Investors

- Peterson Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/peterson-partners) — Seed
- Kickstart (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kickstart) — Seed
- Fifth Wall Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fifth-wall-ventures) — Seed
- Beliade (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beliade) — Seed