{"id":699,"date":"2025-11-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andreeamelinti.com\/?p=699"},"modified":"2026-07-10T23:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T23:50:35","slug":"goldman-sachs-bets-big-on-skims-with-225m-funding-valuing-shapewear-empire-at-5bn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andreeamelinti.com\/?p=699","title":{"rendered":"Goldman Sachs bets big on SKIMS with $225m funding, valuing shapewear empire at $5bn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Kim Kardashian\u2019s apparel and shapewear brand SKIMS has completed a $225m equity financing round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, valuing the company at $5bn.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The round also included participation from BDT &amp; MSD Partners\u2019 affiliated funds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new capital will be used to expand SKIMS\u2019 international and retail footprint, invest in product innovation, and strengthen its position in apparel and activewear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2019 by Kardashian and entrepreneur Jens Grede, SKIMS has become one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing fashion brands, with net sales projected to exceed $1bn in 2025. The company currently operates 18 standalone stores across the US and two franchise locations in Mexico, with plans to continue its shift toward physical retail expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis milestone reflects continued confidence in our long-term vision and coupled with disciplined execution, positions SKIMS to unlock its next phase of growth,\u201d said Jens Grede, Co-Founder and CEO of SKIMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat Cabiallavetta, Global Head of Hybrid Capital at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, added: \u201cSKIMS stands as a solutions-driven apparel innovator, pioneering new categories and redefining everyday wear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim Kardashian, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, described the investment as a validation of SKIMS\u2019 evolution from a direct-to-consumer brand to a global omnichannel retailer. \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to take SKIMS to the next level as we continue to innovate and set the standard for our industry,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funding round marks a major milestone for SKIMS as it transitions from a digital-first brand into an international retail powerhouse, bolstered by collaborations such as NikeSKIMS and a growing presence in apparel and activewear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally published <a href=\"https:\/\/peinsights.substack.com\/p\/goldman-sachs-bets-big-on-skims-with\">here<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/@andreeamelinti\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kim Kardashian\u2019s apparel and shapewear brand SKIMS has completed a $225m equity financing round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, valuing the company at $5bn. 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