Hype and Vice
YC S19Los Angeles, US · Founded 2016 · 55 employees · 3 known investors
Hype and Vice creates college-branded apparel designed for women that combines fashion with university merchandise. The company serves female college students seeking stylish alternatives to traditional oversized or poorly-fitting collegiate clothing.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)
Hype and Vice was founded in 2016 by Cecilia Gonzalez and Kimberly Robles.
Investors · 3
The YC application· Summer 2019 batch
Competitors · 3
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- What does Hype and Vice do?
- Hype and Vice creates college-branded apparel designed for women that combines fashion with university merchandise. The company serves female college students seeking stylish alternatives to traditional oversized or poorly-fitting collegiate clothing.
- Who founded Hype and Vice?
- Hype and Vice was founded by Cecilia Gonzalez, Kimberly Robles in 2016.
- Who are Hype and Vice's investors?
- Hype and Vice's investors include Shrug Capital, Y Combinator, Founders Fund.
- Where is Hype and Vice headquartered?
- Hype and Vice is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.