Stylus
Founded 2009 · 2 known investors
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Stylus provides cross-industry trends intelligence, expert trend analysis, and forecasts delivered through a research platform with AI research assistance and dedicated member support. It serves businesses across multiple industries looking to identify growth and innovation opportunities.
Founders & leadership
Stylus was founded in 2009 by Marc Worth.
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Marc WorthinFounder & Executive ChairmanMarc Worth is founder and Executive Chairman of Stylus, a cross-industry trends intelligence and research platform launched in 2010. He has held founder and executive leadership roles in consumer and media research for over 25 years, including founding two online research businesses.
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Dominic BristowinBefore founding Stylus in 2023, Dominic Bristow was Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Education at Complete Mathematics, and earlier founded UpGrade and ran Bristow Consulting, advising on education technology. He began his career teaching physics at Barking Abbey School, later heading A Level and BTEC provision at Holy Family Catholic School and Sixth Form E17, and led innovation at Boardworks Ltd.
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$656K disclosed across 1 round · 2024
- $656KraisedSep 2024 · 3 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 6
by search overlap
Amogy36 shared keywordsAmogy develops patented ammonia cracking technology that converts ammonia into electric power for hydrogen fuel cells and engines, targeting decarbonization of heavy industries including transportation and maritime. The company offers modular ammonia-to-power systems and high-efficiency catalysts as alternatives to diesel and hydrogen fuel solutions.
Poshmark, Inc.25 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.
Perelel22 shared keywordsPerelel makes doctor-formulated vitamin and supplement packs tailored to specific stages of women's hormonal lives, including trying to conceive, pregnancy trimesters, postpartum, motherhood, and perimenopause. The direct-to-consumer brand sells stage-specific regimens and bundles on a subscription basis.
Thredup22 shared keywordsThredUp 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.
Needed21 shared keywordsNeeded sells women's nutrition supplements, including prenatal multivitamins and creatine monohydrate, formulated for stages such as fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, and perimenopause. The direct-to-consumer brand offers third-party tested, subscription-based products developed with nutrition and health practitioners.
Refinery 2921 shared keywordsRefinery29 is a digital media publication producing lifestyle content for a primarily female audience, covering topics such as fashion, shopping, wellness, and horoscopes.
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In the news
Nagaoka Raises MP Cartridge and Stylus Prices as U.S. Distribution Remains Unclear - ecoustics.comecoustics.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Stylus do?
- Stylus provides cross-industry trends intelligence, expert trend analysis, and forecasts delivered through a research platform with AI research assistance and dedicated member support. It serves businesses across multiple industries looking to identify growth and innovation opportunities.
- Who founded Stylus?
- Stylus was founded by Marc Worth in 2009.
- Who are Stylus's investors?
- Stylus's investors include Haatch, Sure Valley Ventures.
- How much funding has Stylus raised?
- Stylus has disclosed $656K raised across 1 round.