What is Studs?
Studs offers a contemporary solution to the ear piercing and jewelry market, addressing a long-standing gap between antiquated mall brands, intimidating tattoo parlors, and high-end boutiques. By integrating safe needle-piercing services with a curated selection of trend-driven, accessibly-priced jewelry, Studs provides a seamless customer journey. The company's approach encompasses personal consultations, the use of implant-grade metals, post-piercing aftercare, and styled earscape merchandising, positioning Studs as a new authority in the ear piercing and earring sector. Their omnichannel strategy includes both online and in-store retail presence.
How much funding has Studs raised?
Studs has raised a total of $23M across 2 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$3M
Series B
$20M
Unspecified (2019): $3M with participation from First Round Capital
Series B (2021): $20M led by Kevin Thau and Thrive Capital
Key Investors in Studs
Thrive Capital
Thrive Capital is an investment venture capital company that operates out of New York, primarily dealing in internet and software investments.
First Round Capital
First Round is an early-stage venture capital firm that helps startups tackle company building firsts, connecting founders with expertise and resources for product development and customer acquisition.
What's next for Studs?
With substantial enterprise-level backing and a recent strategic investment, Studs is poised for significant scaling and market expansion. The company's focus on a superior customer experience, combined with its innovative business model that bridges service and retail, positions it for continued growth. Future initiatives are likely to involve enhancing their physical footprint, expanding their jewelry collections, and further solidifying their brand as the go-to destination for modern earscaping. This capital infusion will fuel their mission to democratize high-quality ear piercing and curated jewelry.
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