Vuori Valuation, Funding & Investors

Vuori is valued at $5.5B as of November 2024.

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Last Vuori valuation

$5.5B

Secondary · Nov 2024

Last Vuori funding round

$400M

Undisclosed stage · Oct 2021

Cumulative funding Vuori raised

$445M

across 2 funding rounds

Key investors in Vuori

Vuori Overview

About Vuori

Vuori is an Encinitas, California-headquartered apparel brand launched in 2014, offering performance clothing for men and women. Its product line features shorts, pants, tops, graphic tees, hats, and yoga wear sold through stores in San Diego, Del Mar, and Solana Beach. Targeting surfers, CrossFit athletes, trainers, and yoga practitioners, Vuori emphasizes moisture-wicking fabrics and versatile designs.


Founded

2013

HQ

United StatesSan Diego, CA

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Product sales

Valuation

$5.5B (Nov 2024)

Vuori Valuation

Vuori is currently valued at $5.5B, based on its secondary sale in November 2024.

The $825M round was led by General Atlantic and Stripes.

Vuori's valuation has grown 28x from $200M at its undisclosed-stage round in August 2019 to $5.5B in November 2024, across 3 priced rounds.

Vuori valuation by funding round

Vuori valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Nov 2024Secondary$5.5B
Oct 2021Undisclosed stage$4B
Aug 2019Undisclosed stage$200M

Vuori Funding History

Vuori has raised a total of $445M across 2 funding rounds, plus 1 secondary share sale.

Vuori's first fundraising round was a $45M undisclosed-stage round in August 2019. The most recent completed round was a $400M undisclosed-stage round in October 2021.

Vuori funding rounds

Vuori funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Nov 2024SecondaryGeneral Atlantic (lead); Stripes (lead)$825M$5.5BVuori is a Southern California-based performance lifestyle and athleisure apparel brand founded in 2015, known for versatile performance apparel blending function with casual aesthetics. It operates in 18 countries and plans to exceed 100 stores by 2026, focusing on expansion in Europe and Asia. On November 8, 2024, Vuori announced an $825 million investment led by General Atlantic and Stripes, along with additional investors. Structured as a secondary tender offer, the deal raised the company's valuation to $5.5 billion. General Atlantic Managing Director Andrew Ferrer joined Vuori's board as part of the transaction. This follows a 2021 $400 million investment led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a $4 billion valuation. Existing major investors include SoftBank, Norwest, and ABP Capital. The funding supports global expansion, product innovation, and marketing to capitalize on the U.S. athleisure market's projected 7% CAGR through 2028.
Oct 2021Undisclosed stageSoftBank Group (lead)$400M$4BVuori is a Southern California-inspired activewear brand founded in 2015 by Joe Kudla, headquartered in Encinitas, CA. The company offers performance clothing designed for movement and everyday life, blending technical features with a West Coast aesthetic. It operates a thriving ecommerce business, physical stores in locations like Encinitas, Boulder, Del Mar, and others, and is available in major retailers such as Nordstrom and REI. On October 13, 2021, Vuori announced a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, achieving a $4 billion USD valuation. This marked one of the largest investments in a private apparel company and was the second institutional backing after Norwest Venture Partners' 2019 investment. SoftBank's involvement highlighted Vuori's strong consumer engagement, sustainability focus, and position in the activewear market. The funding supported Vuori's plans for global expansion, opening 100 U.S. stores by 2026, launching in international omnichannel markets, broadening product assortments, and investing in infrastructure and team growth. Nagraj Kashyap of SoftBank Investment Advisers praised Vuori's growth potential. This round preceded later financings, including an $825 million secondary tender offer in November 2024 from General Atlantic, Stripes, and others, raising valuation to $5.5 billion. Vuori's trajectory reflects surging athleisure demand, with total funding reaching $1.27 billion across rounds.
Aug 2019Undisclosed stageNorwest (lead)$45M$200MVuori is a Southern California-based performance apparel brand founded in 2015 by Joe Kudla, specializing in versatile activewear for men and women, including shorts, sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, and jackets priced from $32 to $188, sold through retailers like REI, Nordstrom, Equinox, and Core Power Yoga. The company focuses on a muted palette and seamless transition from activity to leisure, positioning itself in the athleisure market. In August 2019, Vuori raised $45 million in a growth equity investment led by Norwest Venture Partners, achieving a post-money valuation of $200 million; Norwest took a meaningful minority stake, with managing partner Jon Kossow joining the board. This funding supported early-stage growth, market reach expansion, and new product development, building on prior $700,000 from friends and family. At the time of the Norwest investment, Vuori was already profitable since 2017, just two years after launch, marking a contrarian bet by the investor given the brand's rapid growth and omni-channel direct-to-consumer strategy. Norwest highlighted Vuori's versatile products, energy, and soul, aligning with its consumer portfolio including Birdies, Casper Sleep, and Kendra Scott. The investment fueled U.S. market establishment and brand building in a competitive apparel landscape. Subsequent rounds included a $400 million raise in October 2021 led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a $4 billion post-money valuation, followed by an $825 million secondary tender offer in November 2024 led by General Atlantic and Stripes, boosting valuation to $5.5 billion. These later financings provided liquidity for early investors like Norwest, which remains the largest institutional shareholder, while Vuori continued operating profitably without needing capital for operations. The brand has grown into a category leader, with ongoing international expansion and product innovation.

Who has invested in Vuori?

4 investors have backed Vuori across its funding rounds, including SoftBank Group, Norwest, General Atlantic and Stripes.

Lead investors include General Atlantic, Stripes, SoftBank Group and Norwest.


Vuori Investors

Investors in Vuori by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
SoftBank GroupJapanTokyo1LeadOct 2021
NorwestUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA1LeadAug 2019

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Vuori Competitors

Vuori competitors include listed companies like Puma, Gildan, On and Lululemon, and private ones like Gymshark and Fanatics.

Public and private companies comparable to Vuori
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
PumaGermanyGermanyPublicly listed$8.4B($37M)$3.8B0.8x
GildanCanadaCanadaPublicly listed$3.6B$737M$8.6B2.5x
OnUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$3.7B$394M$9.1B2.0x
LululemonUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$11B$2.7B$11B1.1x
GymsharkUnited KingdomBirminghamPrivate$343M-$1.3B3.9x
FanaticsUnited StatesJacksonville, FLPrivate$3.5B-$31B8.9x

Vuori Public Comps

Vuori is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Youngor Fashion, Ermenegildo Zegna, Birkenstock, Abercrombie & Fitch, Crocs, VF Corporation, Seiko Group, Brunello Cucinelli, Bosideng and Burberry.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Youngor Fashion$1.7B$665M4.3x4.7x11.3x11.5x
Ermenegildo Zegna$2.2B$487M2.9x2.7x12.9x12.5x
Birkenstock$2.4B$751M2.7x2.4x8.7x8.0x
Abercrombie & Fitch$5.3B$854M1.2x1.2x7.7x7.2x
Crocs$4B$239M1.8x1.8x31.1x7.4x
VF Corporation$9.6B$770M1.0x1.0x12.2x9.7x
Seiko Group$2.2B$300M2.5x2.4x18.2x15.6x
Brunello Cucinelli$1.6B$479M4.5x4.2x15.2x14.0x

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Common questions about Vuori

When was Vuori founded?Vuori was founded in 2013.
Where is Vuori headquartered?Vuori is headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
Is Vuori publicly listed?No, Vuori is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Vuori's valuation?Vuori was last valued at $5.5B in its secondary sale in November 2024.
How much funding has Vuori raised?Vuori has raised $445M across 2 funding rounds.
What was Vuori's last funding round?Vuori's last funding round was a $400M undisclosed-stage round in October 2021, led by SoftBank Group.
Who are Vuori's investors?Vuori's investors include SoftBank Group, Norwest, General Atlantic and Stripes.
Which companies are comparable to Vuori?Companies comparable to Vuori include Puma, Gildan, On, Lululemon, Gymshark and Fanatics.

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