Rue La La Overview
- Year Founded
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2008
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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400
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Investors
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1
Rue La La General Information
Description
Retailer of fashion products and accessories based in Boston, Massachusetts. The company specializes in offering products from various premium brands for men, women, and kids, thereby providing a differentiated value proposition for a highly coveted shopping demographic.
Contact Information
Website
www.ruelala.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 20 Channel Center
- 3rd floor
- Boston, MA 02210
- United States
Corporate Office
- 20 Channel Center
- 3rd floor
- Boston, MA 02210
- United States
Rue La La Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Merger/Acquisition | 01-Jun-2011 | Completed | Product Development | |||
| 2. Merger/Acquisition | 27-Oct-2009 | Completed | Product Development | |||
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 01-Apr-2008 | $25M | $25M | Completed | Product Development |
Rue La La Comparisons
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Rue La La Competitors (36)
One of Rue La La’s 36 competitors is The RealReal, a Formerly VC-backed company based in San Francisco, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The RealReal | Formerly VC-backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Neiman Marcus Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Dallas, TX | ||||
| Gilt Groupe | Formerly VC-backed | Boston, MA | ||||
| Rue Gilt Groupe (Internet Retail) | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Boston, MA | ||||
| FirstCry (Pune) | Formerly PE-Backed | Pune, India |
Rue La La Signals
Rue La La Former Investors (6)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakaway Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| General Catalyst | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Mugar Enterprises | Corporation | Minority | ||
| New England Development | Real Estate | Minority | ||
| Radial (acquired 2015) | Corporation | Majority |
Rue La La Acquisitions (1)
Rue La La’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Gilt Groupe. The deal was made on 31-Jul-2018.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilt Groupe | 31-Jul-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Retail |
Rue La La Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilt Groupe | Boston, MA | 2007 |
Rue La La FAQs
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When was Rue La La founded?
Rue La La was founded in 2008.
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Where is Rue La La headquartered?
Rue La La is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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What is the size of Rue La La?
Rue La La has 400 total employees.
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What industry is Rue La La in?
Rue La La’s primary industry is Internet Retail.
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Is Rue La La a private or public company?
Rue La La is a Private company.
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What is Rue La La’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Rue La La is .
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How much funding has Rue La La raised over time?
Rue La La has raised $25M.
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Who are Rue La La’s investors?
Breakaway Ventures, General Catalyst, Mugar Enterprises, New England Development, and Radial (acquired 2015) are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Rue La La.
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Who are Rue La La’s competitors?
The RealReal, Neiman Marcus Group, Gilt Groupe, Rue Gilt Groupe (Internet Retail), and FirstCry (Pune) are some of the 36 competitors of Rue La La.
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When was Rue La La acquired?
Rue La La was acquired on 01-Jun-2011.
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Who acquired Rue La La?
Rue La La was acquired by Kynetic.
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