When was Stance founded?

Stance was founded in 2009 and raised its 1st funding round 2 years after it was founded.

Where is Stance located?

Stance is headquartered in San Clemente, United States. It is registered at San Clemente, California.

How many employees does Stance have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Stance is 214.

Is Stance a funded company?

Stance is a funded company, having raised a total of $131M across 7 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on Apr 29, 2011.

How much is Stance worth?

The last known valuation of Stance was $***** as of Jan 01, 2016.

When was the latest funding round of Stance?

Stance's latest funding was a $***** Series D round on Apr 28, 2016, with participation from 6 investors.

Where does Stance rank among its competitors?

Stance ranks 1st amongst 69 active competitors, of which 6 are funded. It stands 3rd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Allbirds, which secured $50M in Apr, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Stance?

Stance's top competitors include Allbirds, Bombas and ComradSocks. Among them, Allbirds secured the most recent funding round in April, 2026.

Stance - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Socks, underwear, and apparel designed for comfort, performance, and self-expression. The company offers a wide range of everyday essentials and performance products for men, women, and kids. Their products are engineered with innovative fabrics and designs, including Butter Blend™ for softness and Infiknit™ for durability. They focus on quality and craftsmanship, offering a guarantee on their products. The company emphasizes self-expression and individuality through their products. They offer subscriptions, bundle and save options, and gift cards. They also have a social impact program. The company's products are designed for various activities, including athletic, running, hiking, golf, skate, baseball, basketball, snowboard, and ski. They offer various heights and cushion levels for socks. They also offer accessories like hats, beanies, and water bottles. The company has brand partnerships with MLB and NBA. They offer casual and performance underwear with different fits and fabrics like cotton, Butter Blend™, performance poly. They have a cart, login, and sign-up options.

Website: www.stance.com/
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Email ID: *****@stance.com
Phone Number: +1 **********
Registered Address: San Clemente, California

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2009

Location

San Clemente, United States

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$131M in 7 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series D, Apr 28, 2016, $*****

Last Known Valuation

$***** as on Jan 01, 2016

Investors

Mercato Partners & 21 more

Ranked

1^st among 69 active competitors

Employee Count

214 as on Sep 30, 2026

Similar Companies

Allbirds & 249 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Marquee Brands (Nov 19, 2025)

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Stance is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
STANCE, INC. CIN: 800492233 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 2008	-	154 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

Stance got acquired by Marquee Brands on Nov 19, 2025.

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Stance has raised a total funding of $131M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on Apr 29, 2011. Its latest funding round was a Series D round on Apr 28, 2016 for $*****. 6 investors participated in its latest round. Stance has 22 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Stance:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Apr 28, 2016	9014809	Series D	3112114	8526131	2044421	2858116
Mar 20, 2015	5717279	Series C	8463295	9213903	3984604	6879250
May 06, 2014	9273489	Series B	9875935	8011431	6742299	9119933

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The founders of Stance are Rick Alden and John Wilson.

Here are the details of Stance's key team members:

Rick Alden: Co-Founder of Stance. They serve on the board of 1 company.
John Wilson: Co-Founder of Stance.

Stance's Board of Directors

Stance's board has 12 active members. Jay Brown, Josh James, John Wilson, Eric Carlborg, Rick Alden, Aaron DeRose, Jeff Kearl, Greg Warnock, Pravin Vazirani, Carolyn MacNaughton, Tod Francis and David Gatto are independent board members.

Here is the list of Stance's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
Jay Brown	Independent board member	-	Current	13y 10m
rup{cry	Independent board member	-	Current	9y 2m
d{ghepl	Independent board member	-	Current	4y 9m
qpgvsub	Independent board member	-	Current	1y 9m
rottdg{	Independent board member	-	Current	4y 5m
ypjujml	Independent board member	-	Current	5y 2m
cizwzss	Independent board member	-	Current	8y 7m
rbwjonn	Independent board member	-	Current	8y 9m
jxdvubc	Independent board member	-	Current	7y 3m
kwbkjrk	Independent board member	-	Current	4y 9m
wnhlfdt	Independent board member	-	Current	5y 2m
mkifrkr	Independent board member	-	Current	9y 6m

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Stance's employee count trend

Stance has 214 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Stance's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Stance include Allbirds, Bombas and ComradSocks. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Stance, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Stance 2009, San Clemente (United States), Acquired	Socks, underwear, and apparel designed for comfort, performance, and self-expression	$131M	August Capital, Founders Circle Capital & 20 others	63/100
2nd	Allbirds 2015, San Francisco (United States), Public	Online retailer of shoes, socks, apparel, and accessories	$255M	T. Rowe Price, Expansion Venture Capital ... & 32 others	67/100
3rd	Bombas 2013, New York City (United States), Acquired	Online retailer of socks, underwear, t-shirts, and slippers for all	$279M	Brighton Park Capital, Great Hill Partners ... & 10 others	66/100
4th	ComradSocks 2018, Venice (United States), Unfunded	Internet first brand offering socks for men and women	-	-	41/100
5th	Silky Socks 2009, California City (United States), Unfunded	Internet first brand offering multi-category fashion products	-	-	40/100
6th	Pacas 1998, Chicago (United States), Series A	Internet first brand offering socks for men, women and kids	$10.8M	CompanyFirst, IrishAngels & 2 others	40/100
7th	PRO Compression 2010, Carlsbad (United States), Acquired	Premium compression socks and apparel for run, travel, recovery, and performance	-	Spell Capital Mezzanine, Taglich Private Equity	36/100
8th	Solmatesocks Portland (United States), Unfunded	Manufacturer of eco-friendly, American-made socks and accessories	-	-	36/100
9th	The Tie Bar 2008, Chicago (United States), Acquired	Online retailer of men's ties, bow ties, shirts, pants, and socks	-	ParkerGale, Chicago Growth Partners	35/100
10th	TALL ORDER SOCKS 2017, Jericho (United States), Unfunded	Internet first brand offering socks	-	-	34/100