The Idle Man Overview
- Year Founded
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2014
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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22
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
The Idle Man General Information
Description
Developer of an online retail platform designed to offer menswear products. The company's platform places emphasis on the clothes, sportswear, shoes and accessories that are made according to latest trends, enabling users to find affordable clothes and accessories in a single place.
Contact Information
Website
www.theidleman.comCorporate Office
- 88-94 Wentworth Street
- London E1 7SA
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 88-94 Wentworth Street
- London E1 7SA
- England, United Kingdom
The Idle Man Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. Merger/Acquisition | 10-Sep-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Early Stage VC | 27-Mar-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Early Stage VC | 15-Jun-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Early Stage VC | 27-Oct-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Early Stage VC | 26-Feb-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Early Stage VC | 21-Jul-2015 | Cancelled | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Early Stage VC | 01-Jul-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Equity Crowdfunding | 04-Mar-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 24-Sep-2014 | $1.16M | $1.76M | Completed | Startup | |
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 09-May-2014 | $595K | $595K | Completed | Startup |
The Idle Man Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
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| Series B | 5,990,000 | $0.000132 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 1x | $0.01 | 17.2% | |
| Series A | 4,000,000 | $0.000132 | $0.1 | $0.1 | 1x | $0.1 | 11.49% |
The Idle Man Comparisons
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The Idle Man Competitors (24)
One of The Idle Man’s 24 competitors is SPOKE (Clothing), a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Richmond, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPOKE (Clothing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Richmond, United Kingdom | ||||
| Little Black Dress | Formerly PE-Backed | Manchester, United Kingdom | ||||
| Topshop | Private Equity-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| MATCHESFASHION | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Luisa Via Roma | Private Equity-Backed | Firenze, Italy |
The Idle Man Signals
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The Idle Man Former Investors (4)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel 4 Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Foresight Group | PE/Buyout | Minority | ||
| Nottinghamshire Pension Fund | Limited Partner | Minority | ||
| Peter Mullen | Angel (individual) | Minority |
The Idle Man FAQs
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When was The Idle Man founded?
The Idle Man was founded in 2014.
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Where is The Idle Man headquartered?
The Idle Man is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of The Idle Man?
The Idle Man has 22 total employees.
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What industry is The Idle Man in?
The Idle Man’s primary industry is Internet Retail.
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Is The Idle Man a private or public company?
The Idle Man is a Private company.
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What is The Idle Man’s current revenue?
The current revenue for The Idle Man is .
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How much funding has The Idle Man raised over time?
The Idle Man has raised $7.47M.
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Who are The Idle Man’s investors?
Channel 4 Ventures, Foresight Group, Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, and Peter Mullen have invested in The Idle Man.
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Who are The Idle Man’s competitors?
SPOKE (Clothing), Little Black Dress, Topshop, MATCHESFASHION, and Luisa Via Roma are some of the 24 competitors of The Idle Man.
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When was The Idle Man acquired?
The Idle Man was acquired on 10-Sep-2019.
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Who acquired The Idle Man?
The Idle Man was acquired by Oasis Stores.
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