# SKIMS: Apparel & fashion, Culver City, United States

> SKIMS: SKIMS is an American shapewear and clothing brand co-founded in 2019 by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede. Based in Culver City, United States. Founded 2018.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/skims (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# SKIMS

SKIMS is an American shapewear and clothing brand co-founded in 2019 by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Apparel & fashion Culver City, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 180 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $701M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C Jul 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for SKIMS has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About SKIMS

SKIMS is an American shapewear and clothing brand co-founded in 2019 by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede.

Headquartered in Culver City, California, the brand is valued at over $5 billion as of late 2025. SKIMS operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer brand, focusing on body positivity and inclusivity in the intimates industry. The company offers a range of products, including shapewear, underwear, loungewear, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, and menswear. SKIMS is known for its inclusive sizing, providing options from XXS to 5XL, and a diverse palette of skin tones. The brand targets a wide audience, including women, men, athletes, and diverse demographics, emphasizing comfort and effective solutions for all body types. High-profile collaborations with brands like Nike and Fendi have further expanded its reach and cultural relevance.

## What company datasets say SKIMS raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$701M** in dollars

Rounds **5**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$225M**

Last round date **Jul 2023**

Investors listed **7**

Valuation **$5.0B, Mar 2026**

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Imaginary Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/imaginary)

Each firm lists SKIMS on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

supportive menswear body-flattering apparel supportive fabric technology supportive design supportive shapewear with high compression fashion consumers retail stores celebrity endorsements accessories boy shorts supportive clothing rapid sales growth free returns hosiery support level

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Apparel & fashion
- **Industry code:** NAICS 3152, 458110, SIC 2296
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $1.0B a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/skims)

## Apparel & fashion in United States

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