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Harper

London, GB · Founded 2017 · 50 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Harper provides a try-before-you-buy shopping service for fashion retail, offering customers the ability to try on clothing at home with no upfront payment and return unwanted items within 5 days. The service integrates with fashion retailers' websites to combine online convenience with in-store shopping experience.

E-commerceRetail Tech

Founders & leadership

Harper was founded in 2017 by Liam Young.

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Liam YoungFounder & CEOLiam Young is the founder of Harper, a try-before-you-buy service for fashion retail. He previously worked as a systems engineer and now leads the company in providing online fitting room solutions to major fashion brands.

Investors · 5

Committed Capitallisted by Committed CapitalLondon
The SidebySide Partnershiplisted by The SidebySide PartnershipLondon

How we know: The SidebySide Partnership's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Peak XV PartnersreportedBengaluru · $100K – $10M

How we know: thedailystar.net · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 1

Fellows Fund

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$46.8M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Related companies · 5

Poshmark, Inc.Poshmark 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.
HarpersbazaarHarper's Bazaar is a fashion and lifestyle publication covering celebrity news, style trends, beauty, and culture. It produces editorial features, interviews, and fashion photography for a general consumer audience.
Harper WildeHarper Wilde designs and sells bras and underwear positioned as everyday basics rather than lingerie. The brand markets its products directly to consumers online.
Dillard'SDillard's is a department store retailer offering clothing, accessories, beauty, and home goods across the United States.
ThredupThredUp operates an online marketplace where consumers buy and sell secondhand clothing, and provides resale-as-a-service solutions for fashion brands seeking to incorporate circular commerce into their business models.

Companies working in the same space as Harper.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
HARPER LIMITED
Company number
01446690
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 Sept 1979
Registered office
14 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3DY
Nature of business (SIC)
47770 — Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
Previous names
JEWELTIME (COBHAM) LIMITED (1979–1992)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Jan 2026 · next due 31 Oct 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 14 Jan 2027

Current officers · 5

  • Peter Jonathan Harper — secretary, appointed 6 Dec 2002
  • Abigail Juliet Harper Bates — director, appointed 1 Jan 2018
  • Adamson Peter Harper — director, appointed 3 Jan 2013
  • Juliet Jean Harper — director
  • Peter Jonathan Harper — director

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 5 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Harper do?
Harper provides a try-before-you-buy shopping service for fashion retail, offering customers the ability to try on clothing at home with no upfront payment and return unwanted items within 5 days. The service integrates with fashion retailers' websites to combine online convenience with in-store shopping experience.
Who founded Harper?
Harper was founded by Liam Young in 2017.
Who are Harper's investors?
Harper's investors include Basinghall Partners, Committed Capital, The SidebySide Partnership, Peak XV Partners.
How much funding has Harper raised?
Harper has disclosed $46.8M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Harper headquartered?
Harper is headquartered in London, GB.