# Universal Standard: Apparel & fashion, New York, United States

> Universal Standard: Universal Standard is an inclusive fashion brand dedicated to redefining the industry by offering high-quality wardrobe staples in sizes...

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

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# Universal Standard

Universal Standard is an inclusive fashion brand dedicated to redefining the industry by offering high-quality wardrobe staples in sizes 00 to 40.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Apparel & fashion New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 47 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $8.5M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Jan 2019

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 Universal Standard 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 Universal Standard

Universal Standard is an inclusive fashion brand dedicated to redefining the industry by offering high-quality wardrobe staples in sizes 00 to 40.

The company focuses on providing elevated essentials that emphasize excellent fit, sustainability, and timeless design, ensuring that its clothing serves diverse body types effectively. Headquartered in New York City, Universal Standard aims to champion inclusivity in fashion, making it accessible to customers who are often underserved by mainstream brands. The brand's mission goes beyond selling clothes; it seeks to revolutionize the concept of inclusivity in fashion, striving to create a world where all bodies are represented and celebrated.

## What company datasets say Universal Standard raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$8.5M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$3.0M**

Last round date **Jan 2019**

Investors listed **13**

SEC Form D **$12M sold, 3 filings, last Feb 2018**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 2 on the team.

- **Alexandra Waldman** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Polina Veksler** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Nicholas Brown*

## On 3 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Imaginary Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/imaginary)
- [Fernbrook Capital Management LLC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fernbrook-capital-management-llc)
- [Shane Neman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/shane-neman)

Each firm lists Universal Standard 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

fashion consumers information technology & services information technology apparel & fashion e-commerce women's apparel & accessories internet consumer internet retail apparel & fashion

Built with from their website

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+8 more

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- **Sector:** Apparel & fashion
- **Industry code:** NAICS 454110, 458110, SIC 2300
- **Region:** New York
- **Revenue:** $6.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/universal-standard)

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