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§ Private Profile · Burlingame, CA, USA
ModeWalk is a company.
ModeWalk has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at ModeWalk.
ModeWalk was founded in 2011 by Henri Deshays (Co-founder and CEO).
ModeWalk has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ModeWalk operates an online luxury retail platform, curating designer fashion, accessories, and gifts. The company delivers an immersive digital shopping experience, integrating rich content and an editorial perspective. It emphasizes personalized engagement, replicating the distinctive service and atmosphere of high-end boutiques within its digital environment.
Launched in October 2011, ModeWalk was co-founded by CEO Beatrice Pang. Pang and her team observed the online luxury market lacked personalized, engaging experiences. Leveraging fashion expertise, they built a platform bringing tailored service and curated selections from designer boutiques to a digital audience.
The platform targets affluent, fashion-conscious women seeking a sophisticated digital destination for luxury apparel. ModeWalk’s vision is to be the premier online portal for high-end fashion, continually enhancing curated collections and user experience. It connects discerning customers with exclusive designer offerings.
ModeWalk has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Series A in January 2012.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2012 | $2M Series A | Merus Capital | — | Announced |
Key people at ModeWalk.
ModeWalk was founded in 2011 by Henri Deshays (Co-founder and CEO).
ModeWalk has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ModeWalk's investors include Merus Capital.
ModeWalk is an online luxury fashion retailer specializing in a curated selection of high-end European designers, wardrobe stylist services, and immersive shopping experiences for women. Founded in 2011, it operates in the luxury goods and jewelry sector, offering exceptional craftsmanship in couture and fashion with a focus on quality and personalization.[1][2] The company serves fashion-forward consumers seeking stylist advice and access to vanguard designers, solving the problem of discovering and acquiring premium, hard-to-find luxury items through an online platform that combines curation, styling, and e-commerce convenience.[1][2][3] With 10-50 employees and early funding traction including a $1.8 million Series A round, ModeWalk has maintained a niche presence in luxury e-commerce for over 14 years as a privately held firm.[1][4]
ModeWalk was founded in 2011 by three Stanford MBA graduates, including Beatrice Pang, who launched it as an innovative online destination for luxury couture and fashion.[1][3][4] The idea emerged from recognizing the gap in accessible, immersive online shopping for high-end European designers, blending e-commerce with professional wardrobe styling to bring physical-store expertise digital.[2][3] Early traction included carrying exclusive items like the “Scarlett” stiletto by Vouelle and securing $1.8 million in Series A financing to enhance its platform, marking a pivotal moment in scaling its curated model.[3][4] Key early leaders like Jacques Pantazes (Chief Merchandising Officer) and stylists such as Rebecca Williams helped build its reputation in luxury fashion.[1]
ModeWalk rides the wave of digital transformation in luxury retail, capitalizing on the post-2010s shift where high-end fashion moved online amid rising e-commerce adoption and demand for personalized services.[3][4] Its timing aligned with early online luxury booms, enabling curated platforms to disrupt traditional boutiques by leveraging tech for global reach and stylist tech integration.[2] Market forces like consumer preference for experiential shopping and mobile personalization favor ModeWalk, influencing the ecosystem by pioneering stylist-driven e-commerce models that later inspired broader fashion tech innovations.[1][4]
ModeWalk's niche in curated luxury e-commerce positions it for growth amid ongoing digital retail expansion and AI-enhanced personalization trends. Next steps likely involve scaling stylist tech, potentially through partnerships or renewed funding, as luxury consumers demand seamless virtual try-ons and sustainable sourcing. Its influence may evolve by shaping hybrid retail models, reinforcing its role as a pioneer from Stanford roots to enduring luxury vanguard.
