Monse was founded by Laura Kim.

How much funding has Monse raised?

Monse has disclosed $4.1M raised across 1 round.

Where is Monse headquartered?

Monse is headquartered in New York, US.

Monse

New York, US · New York LLC

MONSE is a fashion brand that designs and sells women's apparel and handbags, including dresses, tops, shorts, and signature bag styles. It offers seasonal collections and custom inquiry options directly to consumers.

Advanced Manufacturing Consumer Direct to Consumer E-commerce

Founders & leadership

Laura KimFounder

Courtney ChowExecutive

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$4.1MraisedJan 2026 · 16 investors · Manufacturing

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Laura KimExecutive Officer
Courtney ChowExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $5M
Amount sold: $4.1M
Minimum investment: $10K
First sale: Nov 2025
Incorporated: Limited Liability Company, New York
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 6

by search overlap

Poshmark, Inc.107 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.

Lyst56 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.

Farfetch45 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.

Shopmy42 shared keywordsShopMy operates a creator commerce platform linking premium brands, curators and shoppers via storefronts and affiliate tools.

The Real Real x-tech-robotics35 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.

Rent the Runway33 shared keywordsRent the Runway is a fashion rental service that lets consumers rent designer clothing — including dresses, tops, trousers, maternity wear, and blazers — from brands such as Sea New York, Ulla Johnson, and BOSS. It also offers exclusive designer collaborations produced with labels like Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Monse do?: MONSE is a fashion brand that designs and sells women's apparel and handbags, including dresses, tops, shorts, and signature bag styles. It offers seasonal collections and custom inquiry options directly to consumers.
Who founded Monse?: Monse was founded by Laura Kim.
How much funding has Monse raised?: Monse has disclosed $4.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Monse headquartered?: Monse is headquartered in New York, US.