About Jens Grede
Jens Grede is an entrepreneur, an angel investor and a board member based out of United States. Their journey in the startup ecosystem started in 2019 through Skims. Jens Grede has founded 1 company. They are currently acting as the, and as the co-founder of Skims. As an angel investor, Jens Grede has a portfolio of 2 companies, focusing primarily on sectors like Consumer, Media & Entertainment and 1 more sector. They invest in companies across United States. Their most notable investments are Substack and Passes. Jens Grede is currently serving as a board member at Skims, which they founded.
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Jens Grede's Investments
Jens Grede has invested in 2 companies. Their most recent investment was in Substack (Series C Round) on Jul 17, 2025. Their investments are primarily in Consumer, Media & Entertainment and 1 more sector. Their investment portfolio companies are located in United States.Here are the details of all recent investments by Jens Grede:
Date | Company | Round | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 17, 2025 | Series C | $100M | ||
Feb 29, 2024 | Series A | $40M |
Jens Grede's Portfolio Unicorns
Jens Grede has 1 unicorn in the portfolio which is Substack.
Here is the detail of this portfolio unicorn:
Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year | Current Stage | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Platform allowing writers to publish and monetize their content directly with readers. | $190M | 2017 | Series C | San Francisco |
Jens Grede's Founded Companies
Jens Grede has founded Skims.
Here is the detail of this founded company:
Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year | Current Stage | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online retailer of underwear, clothing, shapewear, loungewear, and related accessories | $926M | 2019 | Series C | Culver City |
Jens Grede's Board Memberships
Jens Grede has 1 current board membership in Skims.Here is the detail of this board membership:
Company | Description | Total Funding | Current Stage | Membership Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online retailer of underwear, clothing, shapewear, loungewear, and related accessories | $926M | Series C | CURRENT | Jul 19, 2021 | - |
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