1) JUUL Labs
JUUL is a maker of advanced vapor products, and their mission is to make the transition from cigarettes to vapor as smooth and easy as possible.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $12.00B (December 2017)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Adam Bowen, James Monsees, Kevin Burns, Tim Danaher
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $15,371.68M
- Funding rounds: 12
- Number of investors: 17
You can find their website here.
2) NuCom Group
NuCom is an agency that provides a combination of services to its clients. These are content, commerce, and operational excellence.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.20B (February 2018)
- Country: Germany
- City: Unterfoehring
- Started in: 2016
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $550M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
3) Trendy Group International
Trendy International Group is a vertically integrated fashion company that incorporates art and business to produce luxury goods.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (February 2012)
- Country: Hong Kong
- City: Kowloon
- Started in: 1999
- Founders: Jacky Xu
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $200.00M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
4) Harry's
Harry's passion to create a better, affordable alternative for quality razors, has led him to create an online platform for consumers.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.70B (February 2018)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Andy Katz-Mayfield, Erik Kimel, Jeffrey Raider
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $659.10M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 22
You can find their website here.
5) Il Makiage
IL MAKIAGE is a New York based, tech-driven prestige beauty brand that is shifting millions of customers to shopping for beauty online.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.50B (January 2022)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Ilana Harkavi, Oran Holtzman, Shiran Holtzman Erel
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $29.00M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
6) Gymshark
Gymshark is an online retailer and technology company that brings together the hottest fitness brands, latest sportswear styles, and high-performance training gear.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.45B (August 2020)
- Country: United Kingdom
- State: England
- City: Solihull
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Ben Francis, Lewis Morgan
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $300.00M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
7) boAT
boAt is a homegrown audio-tech earwear brand that offers well-designed, aspirational products at reasonable prices.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.40B (October 2022)
- Country: India
- State: Delhi
- City: New Delhi
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Aman Gupta, Sameer Mehta
- Number of employees: 501-1000
- Funding: $177.02M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
8) Away
Away is a travel brand with a vision to transform their industry with thoughtful and purposeful products for consumers worldwide.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.40B (May 2019)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Jen Rubio, Steph Korey
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $181.10M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 21
You can find their website here.
9) GPclub
GP Club, one of the leading cosmetics manufacturing and distribution companies, offers a wide range of products in the health and beauty industry.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.32B (October 2018)
- Country: South Korea
- City: Seoul
- Started in: 2003
- Founders: Jung-Woong Kim
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $66.16M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
10) Numbrs
Numbrs is a customer-centric, innovative financial services company that embraces a digital solution to solve some of the biggest industry challenges.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (August 2019)
- Country: Switzerland
- City: Zurich
- Started in: 1999
- Founders: Boris Manhart, Johannes Huebner, Martin Saidler
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $127.60M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
11) Vox Media
Vox Media is a digital media operator and content provider that provides smart, savvy, and engaging content with expert editorial insight.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (August 2015)
- Country: United States
- State: DC
- City: Washington
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Jerome Armstrong, Markos Moulitsas, Tyler Bleszinski
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $307.63M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
12) Vagaro
Vagaro is an online platform that allows its users to find salons and spas in their local area and make appointments online.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (November 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: Dublin
- Started in: 2009
- Founders: Fred Helou
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $314.61M
- Funding rounds: 2
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
13) TechStyle Fashion Group
TechStyle is a global membership-based, fashion commerce company that provides state-of-the-art technology and a completely reimagined mobile-first consumer experience to millions of consumers worldwide.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (August 2014)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: El Segundo
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Adam Goldenberg, Don Ressler
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $558.36M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.