The Idle Man is a London, UK-based online destination for fashion-savvy men that combines content and e-commerce. Launched just over two years ago by CEO Oliver Tezcan and CMO Alex Outlaw, it pairs editorial content to deliver brand awareness with a commerce platform. The site now attracts close to 1 million visitors a month. The company received a significant seven-figure investment from Channel 4’s Commercial Growth Fund. The funds will be used to launch the Idle Man brand across the Channel 4 network and to accelerate growth. No revenue figures or other financial terms were disclosed in the article. The Idle Man is a London-based menswear etailer founded in 2014 by Oliver Tezcan. It sells designer menswear and accessories from brands such as Nudie, Only & Sons, Levi’s and Carhartt, alongside watches and shoes. The company reported FY16/17 forecast sales revenue of £2.4m. It plans to use new funding to build its own-label fashion range, increase marketing, and expand its 20-strong UK head office team. The business had raised £3.5m in total funding to date after the new round. The founder previously served as Menswear Buying Manager at Asos.com, shaping the company's product curation.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Aug 2016