What is Clippings?
Founded in 2014 by Zakout and Tom Mallory, Clippings serves as a critical digital bridge between high-end design brands and the professional architecture community. By providing a sophisticated platform for product specification and procurement, the company enables designers to streamline the selection of furniture and lighting. Beyond its utility for designers, Clippings offers robust e-commerce solutions that empower design brands to launch and manage their own proprietary online marketplaces. A testament to its market utility is the collaboration with MillerKnoll, which leveraged Clippings' infrastructure to launch Herman Miller Professional, a specialized service tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. This positioning places Clippings at the intersection of SaaS-enabled marketplaces and professional procurement, effectively disrupting traditional, fragmented supply chains in the interior design sector.
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.
Undisclosed Investor
Undisclosed investor participating in the funding round.
Undisclosed Investor
Undisclosed investor participating in the funding round.
What's next for Clippings?
With the backing of major strategic investment, Clippings is poised to scale its enterprise operations and deepen its integration with global furniture manufacturers. The company's roadmap likely involves expanding its digital procurement suite to accommodate larger project volumes and more complex supply chain requirements. As the industry shifts toward digital-first procurement, Clippings is well-positioned to capture additional market share by enhancing its project board functionality and preferential pricing engines. Future growth will likely focus on international expansion and the refinement of its B2B marketplace architecture, ensuring that the platform remains the primary digital interface for professional design procurement. By maintaining its focus on high-value partnerships and scalable e-commerce infrastructure, Clippings is set to solidify its role as an essential utility in the modern architectural and interior design workflow.
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