What is Clippings?
Founded in 2014 by former Architecture Association students Zakout and Tom Mallory, Clippings serves as a pivotal platform for architects and interior designers. The company facilitates the specification of products, including furniture and lighting, streamlining the design process. Beyond its core offering for designers, Clippings also empowers design brands by providing robust e-commerce solutions, enabling them to establish and manage their own online marketplaces. A notable collaboration this year involved working with Herman Miller (now MillerKnoll) to launch Herman Miller Professional, a service designed for small and medium-sized customers to create project boards and procure Herman Miller products at advantageous rates.
How much funding has Clippings raised?
Clippings has raised a total of $19M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$3.6M
Series B
$15.4M
Series A (2017): $3.6M with participation from C4 Ventures
Series B (2018): $15.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Clippings
C4 Ventures
C4 Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in bold founders from Series A, focusing on sectors such as Smart Hardware, Future of Commerce, and the Future of Work. The firm supports a diverse portfolio of innovative companies, including leaders in robotics, quantum computing, and 3D printing.
What's next for Clippings?
The recent major strategic investment signals a new phase of expansion for Clippings, likely focused on enhancing its e-commerce capabilities for design brands and broadening its product specification tools for architects and interior designers. This capital infusion is expected to fuel technological advancements, market penetration, and potentially new strategic partnerships within the design and manufacturing industries. The company's ability to bridge the gap between design specification and e-commerce solutions positions it for continued innovation and market leadership.
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