Curtsy
Curtsy is a San Francisco-based mobile platform that facilitates the buying and selling of clothing and accessories, focusing on sustainability and targeting Gen Z women.
Company Overview
Curtsy is a San Francisco, CA-based company that operates in the consumer apparel and cosmetics sub-industry. With a team of 15, Curtsy provides an online platform where users can buy and sell clothing, shoes, accessories, and more. The company focuses on Gen Z women aged 15-30 and promotes a sustainable shopping approach, allowing users to refresh their closets affordably while being eco-friendly.
Services
Curtsy simplifies the process of buying and selling fashion items by offering comprehensive guidance from start to sold, including tips and free shipping kits. The platform features a style quiz for personalized shopping recommendations and ensures a worry-free shopping experience through the Curtsy Guarantee, which provides buyer protection. Additionally, sellers benefit from instant payment on the same day of sale. The company does not hold inventory, as orders are shipped directly from sellers to buyers.
Products
Curtsy hosts a wide variety of categories including activewear, matching sets, sweats & hoodies, swimwear, rompers, shorts, jeans & denim, shoes, pants, handbags, tops, dresses, jackets, intimates & sleepwear, skirts & skorts, accessories, jewelry, and costumes. The platform promotes popular brands such as On Cloud, Triangl, Aviator Nation, Hoka, White Fox Boutique, NVGTN, Free People Movement, Ray-Ban, FIGS, Edikted, Carhartt, SKIMS, Lucy in the Sky, Hello Molly, Gymshark, Kendra Scott, Birkenstock, Lululemon, Alphalete, Wrangler, Alo Yoga, Brandy Melville, Aerie, Converse, Abercrombie & Fitch, and many more.
Y Combinator S16 Batch
Curtsy was part of the Y Combinator S16 batch, which provided the company with the opportunity to receive early-stage funding, mentorship, and resources. Being a part of Y Combinator has allowed Curtsy to refine its business model and expand its platform to effectively serve its target market.
Geographical Reach
Curtsy operates in various regions, including the United States of America, America / Canada, and provides options for remote and partly remote users. The platform is available as an app on iOS devices, making it accessible to users across these regions.