DWNTWN

DWNTWN disrupts resale with a unique fast-paced competitive auction and Tinder-style interface.

  • Stage Prototype Ready
  • Industry Fashion
  • Location Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded December 2014
  • Employees 2
  • Website dwntwnapp.com

Company Summary

Sellers list items, taking pictures in-app and applying Instagram-style photo filters. We show those items to shoppers through a Tinder-style swiping interface. Our powerful filters and learning algorithm shape the inventory each shopper sees into a personal "store."

For the standard P2P service our fee is 10%. Our White Glove service (consignment) fee is 40%.

Team

  • David Lander

  • Matt Miller
    COO

    Matt learned startups at MixBix, where he was mentored by YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley.

  • SYL TANG
    CMO - Interim

    Founder of HipGuide.com, 750,000 followers look to Syl for the latest in fashion and culture. Syl has helped launch 15+ startups and is a regularly published journalist.

  • Mark Griffin
    CFO - Interim

    Mark has 20+ years of finance, marketing and management experience with a focus on finance and technology. He is a seasoned executive who has worked extensively in deal sourcing. He is Managing Director of Republic Capital Partners

  • Eric Puestow
    Board Member

    Eric has held recruiting leadership roles with Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Urban Outfitters and has consulted for Nike. Eric is currently VP at Joe's Blackbook.

Advisors

  • Rohit Agarwal
    Advisor
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • 925 Associates
    Investor
    Unconfirmed
    Leo Addimando
    Investor
    Unconfirmed

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