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Generation Tux

Oakland, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation

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Generation Tux offers online suit and tuxedo rentals and purchases, shipping garments to customers' homes ahead of weddings, proms, and other special events. It provides planning services such as free swatches, virtual styling consultations, and home try-ons, primarily aimed at wedding parties.

Founders & leadership

Generation Tux was founded in 2014 by George Zimmer.

GZGeorge Zimmer
George ZimmerChairman, CEO & FounderGeorge Zimmer founded Men's Wearhouse, a large U.S. and Canadian retailer of tailored suits and dress clothing, before founding Generation Tux, an online tuxedo and suit rental platform.
RWRob Wrubel
Rob WrubelExecutiveHe previously held executive roles at Fortune 500 companies and co-founded multiple ventures including Ask Jeeves and University of Phoenix.
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Christopher HemmeterExecutive

Board

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Ian IsaacsBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$42.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$19.2MraisedSep 2015 · 26 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ian IsaacsDirector
  • George ZimmerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rob WrubelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher HemmeterExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$19.2M
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$23.4MraisedSep 2015 · 25 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rob WrubelExecutive Officer, Director
  • George ZimmerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher HemmeterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ian IsaacsDirector
Offering amount
$24M
Amount sold
$23.4M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Generation Tux do?
Generation Tux offers online suit and tuxedo rentals and purchases, shipping garments to customers' homes ahead of weddings, proms, and other special events. It provides planning services such as free swatches, virtual styling consultations, and home try-ons, primarily aimed at wedding parties.
Who founded Generation Tux?
Generation Tux was founded by George Zimmer in 2014.
How much funding has Generation Tux raised?
Generation Tux has disclosed $42.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Generation Tux headquartered?
Generation Tux is headquartered in Oakland, US.