Studs
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Oct 5, 2021
Est. Valuation
$100M
Total Funding Raised
$32M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Studs operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in New York City, New York. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in October 2021.
Studs is a retail and services company that modernizes the traditional ear piercing experience by offering professional needle-based piercing services and curated jewelry through both online and offline platforms.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
D2C Brands, Fashion & Beauty, E-commerce
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
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Studs Comparables
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| The Curated Lobe | 78% |
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Studs Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Oct 5, 2021 | ||||
| Series A | Jan 1, 2020 | ||||
| Seed | Nov 19, 2019 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Studs Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| One Degree Ventures | Series A |
| Thrive Capital | Series B, Series A |
| First Round Capital | Series A, Series B, Seed |
| Spark Capital | Series B |
| Lunch Partners | Seed |
| Lerer Hippeau | Series A, Series B, Seed |
| Edge Advisors | Series B |
Market signals
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- Jun 4, 2026
Opening 8-10 new locations per year.
- Jun 4, 2026
Operates over 41 piercing studios across 15 states.
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Studs Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Studs's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Studs a public or private company?
Studs is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Studs?
Studs is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Studs's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Studs worth (valuation)?
Studs's valuation is estimated at $100.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Studs stock?
Studs shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Studs's last funding round?
Studs's most recent funding round was Series B on October 5, 2021.
Who are the main investors in Studs?
Key investors in Studs include Thrive Capital, First Round Capital, Spark Capital.
Will Studs IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Studs.
How can I track Studs secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Studs's shares on secondary markets.