What is Moda Operandi?
Founded in 2010, Moda Operandi operates as a premier online fashion retailer that fundamentally altered the luxury shopping landscape. By providing customers with exclusive access to preorder ready-to-wear collections, shoes, accessories, and fine jewelry directly from runway shows, the company serves as a critical conduit between global luxury houses and high-net-worth consumers. Its market position is defined by its ability to offer curated, high-end inventory that is often unavailable through traditional retail channels, thereby creating a unique value proposition in the digital luxury sector.
How much funding has Moda Operandi raised?
Moda Operandi has raised a total of $401.8M across 9 funding rounds:
Series B
$10.8M
Series C
$36.1M
Series D
$21.6M
Series E
$60.2M
Private Equity
$165M
Debt
$100M
Debt
$5M
Debt
$2M
Series B (2011): $10.8M led by New Atlantic Ventures and New Enterprise Associates
Series C (2012): $36.1M supported by New Atlantic Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, and RRE Ventures
Series D (2013): $21.6M featuring LVMH, New Atlantic Ventures, Cavallino Capital, LLC, New Enterprise Associates, Condé Nast, and RRE Ventures
Series E (2014): $60.2M backed by Future Fund, New Enterprise Associates, Condé Nast, RRE Ventures, LVMH, and FMR LLC
Private Equity (2017): $165M with participation from New Enterprise Associates, LVMH, and Fidelity
Debt (2020): $100M led by New Enterprise Associates, Comerica, Santo Domingo Family, Apax Digital Fund, and TriplePoint Capital
Debt (2020): $5M supported by PPP
Debt (2021): $2M featuring PPP
Key Investors in Moda Operandi
New Enterprise Associates
Established in 1977 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, New Enterprise Associates is a prominent venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformative businesses.
LVMH
LVMH is a global luxury goods conglomerate based in Paris, specializing in the manufacturing and retail of high-end products across fashion, leather goods, and jewelry.
RRE Ventures
RRE Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting founders at critical stages of their business journey through long-term partnerships and strategic investment.
What's next for Moda Operandi?
Looking ahead, Moda Operandi is positioned to leverage its established brand equity and deep-rooted relationships with luxury conglomerates to further optimize its supply chain and digital infrastructure. The strategic focus remains on enhancing the customer experience through personalized luxury services and expanding its footprint in key international markets. As the luxury retail sector continues to undergo digital transformation, the company's ability to maintain its exclusive access while scaling operations will be paramount to its long-term sustainability and market leadership.
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