Everlane

San Francisco, CA Consumer Discretionary Acquired

Everlane is a direct-to-consumer fashion brand founded in 2010 by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer, known for its 'radical transparency' approach of publishing cost breakdowns and factory information. It sells quality basics and essentials online and through a small number of retail stores, with an emphasis on sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing. Private-equity firm L Catterton took control of the company, and in May 2026 Everlane was acquired by fast-fashion group Shein, under which it continues to operate as an independent brand.

Acquired

Everlane has been acquired

May 2026

This company is no longer available on our private secondary market.

Overview

Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Founded

2010

Employees

501–1,000

Total Funding

$176.1M

6 rounds

Latest Valuation

$0.25B

Jan 1, 2016

Secondary Signals (Note: SetterVC does not verify the accuracy of these)

1 signal
M&A Recent valuation ~$100M 2026-05-17

Shein reportedly to acquire Everlane from L Catterton in a deal valuing the apparel brand at about $100M; common holders unlikely to get a payout

Distressed exit far below 2020 mark; common/preferred likely impaired

Funding

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Total raised $176.1M across 6 rounds

Last updated 10-09-2026

DateRoundAmount RaisedValuationLead Investors
Nov 29, 2022 Debt - FILO term loan $25M — Gordon Brothers
Aug 26, 2022 Debt - ABL revolver $65M — CIT
Sep 2020 Series C/E (growth) $85M — L Catterton

Prominent Investors

gordonbrothers.com

Leadership

  • Alfred Chang

    Chief Executive Officer

Competitors

Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.

  • Reformation

    Sustainable fashion DTC brand focused on aggressive carbon footprint reduction and transparent reporting, blending sustainability with desirable fashion.

  • Frank & Oak

    Canadian DTC company with commitment to sustainable fashion and ethical manufacturing, focused on high-quality purposeful apparel from innovative fabrics.

  • Bonobos

    Direct-to-consumer menswear brand offering quality basics and essentials online.

  • Quince

    Online store offering high-quality products including cashmere sweaters, linen pants, and leather jackets at lower prices than high-end retailers.

  • Naadam

    Affordable luxury knitwear brand competing in ethical cashmere market with direct-to-herder sourcing and transparency mirroring Everlane's model.

  • Kotn

    Sustainable alternative to Everlane using long-staple Egyptian cotton and sustainably sourced cotton directly from farmers.

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