What is Studs?
Studs offers a modern solution to the ear piercing market, addressing a gap left by antiquated mall brands, intimidating tattoo parlors, and overpriced high-end boutiques. The company provides a safe, healthy ear piercing service using needles (never guns) with implant-grade metals, coupled with trend-driven, accessibly-priced jewelry. Studs facilitates a seamless customer journey through personal consultations, aftercare check-ins, and curated earscape collections, positioning itself as the new authority in ear piercing and earrings. Their omnichannel approach includes both online and in-store shopping experiences.
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 Thrive Capital and Kevin Thau
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.
Kevin Thau
Undisclosed investor participating in the funding round.
What's next for Studs?
With substantial enterprise-level backing and a recent strategic investment, Studs is poised for significant expansion. The company's focus on a superior customer experience, from safe piercing practices to curated jewelry collections, provides a strong foundation for scaling its operations. Future growth is likely to involve expanding its physical retail footprint, enhancing its online platform, and further developing its trend-driven earscape offerings. This capital infusion will enable Studs to solidify its market leadership and continue to innovate within the personal adornment sector.
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