When was The Kooples founded?

The Kooples was founded in 2007 and raised its 1st funding round 4 years after it was founded.

Where is The Kooples located?

The Kooples is headquartered in Paris, France.

How many employees does The Kooples have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at The Kooples is 1100.

Is The Kooples a funded company?

The Kooples is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Series A round on Jun 17, 2011.

When was the latest funding round of The Kooples?

The Kooples' latest funding was a $***** Series A round on Jun 17, 2011, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does The Kooples rank among its competitors?

The Kooples ranks 42nd amongst 251 active competitors, of which 18 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was The Row, which secured an undisclosed amount in Sep, 2024.

Who are the top competitors of The Kooples?

The Kooples' top competitors include Cider, Vince and The Row. Among them, The Row secured the most recent funding round in September, 2024.

The Kooples - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Designer and retailer of men's and women's apparel and accessories. This company offers ready-to-wear clothing, including dresses, shirts, tops, tailoring, jackets, trousers, jeans, skirts, shorts, and swimwear. A selection of shoes and accessories such as bags, belts, jewelry, watches, and scarves are also available. The company designs and sells its products through an online boutique and physical stores. The collections are regularly updated with new arrivals.

Website: www.thekooples.com/fr/fr
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Email ID: *****@thekooples.com

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2007

Location

Paris, France

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Series A, Jun 17, 2011, $*****

Investors

LBO France

Ranked

42^nd among 251 active competitors

Employee Count

1,100 as on Aug 31, 2026

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Exit Details

Acquired by Verdoso (Mar 07, 2025)

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The Kooples got acquired by Verdoso on Mar 07, 2025.

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The Kooples has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Jun 17, 2011 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. The Kooples has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of The Kooples:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jun 17, 2011	6989420	Series A	1879274	8694337	9020110	8942918

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The founders of The Kooples are Raphael Elisha and Laurent Elicha.

Here are the details of The Kooples' key team members:

Raphael Elisha: Co-Founder of The Kooples.
Laurent Elicha: Co-Founder of The Kooples.

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The Kooples' employee count trend

The Kooples has 1,100 employees as of Aug 26. Here is The Kooples's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of The Kooples include Cider, Vince and The Row. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of The Kooples, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Cider 2020, Hong Kong (China), Series B	Internet first brand offering apparel for women	$140M	Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global & 6 others	72/100
2nd	Vince 2002, New York City (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of fashion	-	Sun European Partners, Sun Capital Partners ... & 1 others	58/100
3rd	The Row 2006, New York City (United States), Seed	Luxury ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, handbags, and home goods	-	Mousse Investments, Tethys Investments & 1 others	53/100
4th	Karl Langerfeld 1981, Saint Germain des Pres (France), Acquired	Designer and retailer of women's, men's, and children's apparel and accessories	-	Amlon Capital, Sandbridge Capital & 3 others	51/100
5th	Balmain 1945, Paris (France), Acquired	Internet first brand offering apparel wear for men, women and kids	-	-	49/100
6th	De Fursac 1973, Paris (France), Acquired	Designer and retailer of men's apparel and accessories	$21.3M	FCDE, Bpifrance & 1 others	48/100
7th	Vivarte 1900, Paris (France), Acquired	Internet first brand of casual apparel wear for men and women	-	Sagard, Omnes Capital	44/100
8th	Bebe 1976, Brisbane (United States), Acquired	Chic women's fashion retailer offering contemporary clothing and accessories	-	B. Riley Financial	44/100
9th	Undiz 2007, Clichy (France), Unfunded	Internet first brand offering apparel wear for women and men	-	-	44/100
10th	Mugler 1973, Paris (France), Acquired	Brand offering perfume & fragrance	-	-	44/100
42nd	The Kooples 2007, Paris (France), Acquired	Designer and retailer of men's and women's apparel and accessories	-	LBO France	34/100