Plus-size apparel e-commerce and marketplace retail
Strategic Profile
CoEdition was acquired in December 2021 by City Chic Collective, giving it backing from a larger apparel retailer focused on extended-size fashion. The company operates in a niche but growing market segment targeting underserved plus-size women customers with curated brand selection and community-driven editorial content, competing against established retailers and direct-to-consumer plus-size fashion brands.
Cyborg Score Rationale
CoEdition operates in a focused niche market (plus-size retail) with meaningful VC backing ($12.8M raised as of June 2020) and strategic acquisition by City Chic Collective. However, the company remains small (18–20 employees) with limited recent public information and no apparent growth announcements since acquisition.
Top Insights
CoEdition has raised $15.7M in total funding from investors including New Enterprise Associates, General Catalyst, and AlleyCorp.
The company was founded in 2017 and operates with 11–50 employees based in New York.
CoEdition curates brands including Tahari, Rachel Roy, Stuart Weitzman, Cosabella, and Cynthia Rowley to serve its plus-size customer base.
The company differentiates through original content and editorial that brings product selections to life and facilitates a community of like-minded plus-size fashion shoppers.
Named Competitors
Dia — Direct-to-consumer plus-size fashion marketplace
Universal Standard — Inclusive sizing apparel brand (sizes 00–40)
ELOQUII — Plus-size fashion retailer and marketplace
Avenue — Plus-size women's apparel retailer
Nasty Gal — Fashion e-commerce platform with extended size options
Recent Developments
(December 2021) Acquired by City Chic Collective, signaling integration into a larger plus-size retail operation
(June 2020) Completed latest funding round
(March 2018) Raised $4 million in Series A funding led by New Enterprise Associates
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