SKIMS

Industry: Retail Apparel
Founders: Jens Grede, Emma Grede, Kim Kardashian
Invested: 2023
Location: London, United Kingdom
Status: Invested

SKIMS was founded in 2019 by Kim Kardashian, Emma Grede and Jens Grede to revolutionise underwear, loungewear and shapewear with an emphasis on body positivity and inclusivity.

Its initial launch sold out in ten minutes and generated over $2 million in profit, showcasing instant market demand, and by January 2022 the company was valued at $3.2 billion. Later that year, SKIMS was also named in TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Celeres invested in 2023 as the brand expanded its product range and launched high-profile collaborations that further elevated its status. Its 2024 net sales were projected at $1 billion, serving to underline the brand’s continued growth.

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