Refinery29 Raises $50M in Series D

What does Refinery29 do?

Refinery29, is a fashion and style site and media firm which connects users with the content, community and commerce. It is the largest independent fashion and style website in U.S. and the fastest growing media firm on the 2013 Inc. 500 list. It delivers nonstop inspiration for living a more stylish and creative life. Apart from the local and global newsletter editions and the around the clock original editorial content, this start up connects readers with community, commerce and content and provides them tricks, tools and tips which they require for living a more beautiful life and share it with the world.

How much Refinery29 was funded?

Refinery29 raised $50M in Series D funding on April 27^th, 2015 from the investors Scripps Networks Interactive and WPP Ventures.

Previous funding

$500k in Seed funding on February 13, 2010 from the investors Ramesh Haridas, Marc Mitchell and Jim Yang.

$4.3M in Series A funding on 2012

$5.6M in Series B funding on January 12, 2013 from Lead Edge Capital, First Round, FLOODGATE, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Hearst Corporation and Eastern Capital.

$20M in Series C on October 16, 2013 from Stripes Group.

What is next for Refinery29?

Refinery 29 to date has raised $80M. It will use the latest funding to increase its mission in becoming the global media company for the new gen women, powering inspirational, smart entertainment and to discover tools and resources in different lifestyle categories. The start up has plans of expanding internationally by launching new markets and community buildings abroad and develop its distinguished video and entertainment offerings and connect its tech platform and content furthers to the social and mobile web.

More about Refinery29

Refinery29 was founded in 2004 by Justin Stefano and Philippe von Borries. It has its headquarters in New York, NY.  This digital media company for new gen women has a loyal following of more than 25 M monthly visitors.