Outfittery's co-founder, Anna Alex says building a start-up is "never easy", however, the company have managed to succeed through great investment backers and loyal customers.
Founded in 2012 by Anna Alex, Julia Bösch and Tobias Nendel, Outfittery curates clothes shopping for men. The company employs around 80 stylists who personalise the online shopping experience for its 200,000-plus customers. So far, they have raised €20 million, with an investment round in March 2015 that included Mangrove Capital Partners.
Outfittery had a stellar year, raising $20 million from Scandinavian investor Northzonr. Led by co-founders Anna Alex and Julia Bösch, it now operates in eight European countries and claims over 200,000 customers. Outfittery's business model is effective: Male customers are asked to fill out a questionnaire on the website, and style experts match them with attire that fits their preferences. If you soon start seeing more sharply dressed men on the streets of Europe, you might know why!