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StyleTread

Shop Styletread is a supplier of the latest styles in women’s, men’s and kids’ shoes, providing free delivery with a 365 day return policy.

Backed by

LakestarLakestar
AdinvestAdinvest
Nine Entertainment CoNine Entertainment Co
Starfish VenturesStarfish Ventures

Raised 12.44M SERIES_C on March 28, 2012

About

StyleTread is a Melbourne-based Australian online shoe retailer, founded in 2010 and modeled on Zappos principles, operating an e-commerce platform that competes with Zalando.

Mission

StyleTread is an Australian online shoe store modeled on Zappos principles. The company was founded in late 2010 by Mark Rowland and Bjorn Behrendt using incubation capital from Lakestar. Based in Melbourne, it competes with Samwer-backed Zappos clone Zalando. StyleTread secured a Series C financing of AUD$12 million led by Starfish Ventures, with participation from Lakestar, Nine Entertainment Co., and Adinvest. Nine Entertainment recently invested $4 million, and Starfish's investment will give it a significant stake. The increased investment by Nine Entertainment means StyleTread is now majority owned by Australian shareholders. Starfish Ventures, which led the round, manages over $400 million.

Quick Facts

Founded

2010

Funding

SERIES_C

Industry

Fashion, Internet, Shoes

Team Size

51-100

Headquarters

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia