Borrowing Magnolia
Techstars '15Arlington, US · Founded 2012 · Virginia LLC · 2 known investors
Borrowing Magnolia is a marketplace platform that connects women who own wedding dresses with brides-to-be seeking to borrow dresses for their weddings. The service operates as a listing platform within the wedding fashion market.
Circular EconomyMarketplaces
Founders & leadership
Borrowing Magnolia was founded in 2012 by Catherine Ashley Steele, Elizabeth Calvert Freeman, and Stephanie Alice Olvey.
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Catherine Ashley SteeleManager
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Elizabeth Calvert FreemanManager
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Stephanie Alice OlveyManager
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$100K disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$100KraisedJun 2015 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$100KraisedJun 2015 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Catherine Ashley SteeleDirector
- Elizabeth Calvert FreemanDirector
- Stephanie Alice OlveyDirector
- Offering amount
- $100K
- Amount sold
- $100K
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapPoshmark, Inc.3019 shared keywordsPoshmark is a fashion resale marketplace that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand clothing and accessories through a mobile-first platform. The company operates a community-driven commerce model focused on sustainable fashion across the U.S. and Canada.
Weddingwire2191 shared keywordsWeddingWire is an online marketplace that connects engaged couples in the U.S. with local wedding vendors such as venues, photographers, and florists, featuring vendor listings, reviews, pricing, and availability. It also provides free wedding planning tools including checklists, budget planners, seating charts, customizable wedding websites, and a community forum.
Vogue1258 shared keywordsVogue is a fashion and lifestyle media publication covering celebrity style, runway fashion, beauty, weddings, and wellness through articles, videos, and a print magazine. It serves a general consumer audience interested in fashion and pop culture.
Lulus919 shared keywordsLulus is an online retailer offering women's fashion, including wedding guest dresses, bridesmaid dresses, homecoming dresses, and formal gowns across a range of sizes and price points. It sells curated dress collections for occasions such as weddings, dances, and galas.
Companies competing with Borrowing Magnolia for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Borrowing Magnolia do?
- Borrowing Magnolia is a marketplace platform that connects women who own wedding dresses with brides-to-be seeking to borrow dresses for their weddings. The service operates as a listing platform within the wedding fashion market.
- Who founded Borrowing Magnolia?
- Borrowing Magnolia was founded by Catherine Ashley Steele, Elizabeth Calvert Freeman, Stephanie Alice Olvey in 2012.
- Who are Borrowing Magnolia's investors?
- Borrowing Magnolia's investors include Matchstick Ventures, Techstars.
- How much funding has Borrowing Magnolia raised?
- Borrowing Magnolia has disclosed $100K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Borrowing Magnolia headquartered?
- Borrowing Magnolia is headquartered in Arlington, US.