Grailed
New York, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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75 people in our graph share verified history with the Grailed team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Whitney Haring-Smithunlockedknows Jacob Metzger · together at Eurasia Group (overlapped)
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Founders & leadership
Grailed was founded in 2014 by Arun Gupta and Jacob Metzger.
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Arun GuptaCo-founder
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Jacob MetzgerinCo-founder2014–2019Jacob Metzger founded Grailed, a platform for buying and selling high-end menswear and streetwear. He has spent over a decade in the startup sector focused on scaling early-stage companies.
Board
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Investors · 4
Index VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M
Thrive Capitalreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $500K – $25Mvia Chris Paik · board
Also in the syndicate · 2
GOAT GroupleadGroupe Artémis
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$121.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2021
- $60MSeries BSep 2021 · 3 sources
GOAT Group (lead), Groupe Artémis, Index Ventures, Thrive Capital
Source ↗ - $60MraisedSep 2021 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
▶$1.6MraisedJun 2015 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.6MraisedJun 2015 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Arun GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
- Chris PaikDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.6M
- Amount sold
- $1.6M
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Grailed went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 10
by search overlapPoshmark, Inc.114060 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.
StockX71469 shared keywordsDetroit-based online resale marketplace using a bid/ask model and authentication for sneakers, streetwear, watches and electronics.
Grubwithus67953 shared keywordsGOAT is an online marketplace for buying and selling sneakers, apparel, and collectibles from brands like Nike, adidas, and Air Jordan.
Farfetch55787 shared keywordsFarfetch is an online marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting customers with designer boutiques and independent retailers worldwide. The platform offers a curated selection of high-end clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from established and emerging fashion brands.
Lyst49940 shared keywordsLyst is an online fashion shopping platform that aggregates clothing and accessories, including designer brands such as Saint Laurent, for consumers to browse and buy.
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The Real Real x-tech-robotics36920 shared keywordsThe RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment, allowing consumers to buy and sell pre-owned designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, watches, and home goods.
Redbubble26230 shared keywordsRedbubble is an online marketplace where independent artists sell their designs printed on products such as apparel and other merchandise. It connects artists with consumers looking for artist-made and fan art items.
Highsnobsociety exit16389 shared keywordsReproduction of Found is a Tokyo-based footwear label that sources and reproduces vintage military shoes and trainers using European factories that originally manufactured them in the mid-20th century. The brand distributes roughly 30 shoe models globally through approximately 150 stockists and collaborates with fashion labels on limited editions.
Nike15898 shared keywordsNike is a sportswear and athletic equipment company that provides product recommendations and styling advice to help customers find and use Nike gear for sports and fitness activities.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Grailed?
- Grailed was founded by Arun Gupta, Jacob Metzger in 2014.
- Who are Grailed's investors?
- Grailed's investors include Index Ventures, Thrive Capital.
- How much funding has Grailed raised?
- Grailed has disclosed $121.6M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Grailed headquartered?
- Grailed is headquartered in New York, US.





