Chapford Capital Group
201 Broad Street, Suite 500, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
Overview
Chapford Capital Group consists of a group of private investment funds whose investment objectives are to invest, directly or indirectly, in illiquid assets that offer investors a high level of risk-adjusted, non-correlated returns. Chapford’s family of funds includes vehicles that invest in credit transactions for small and medium-sized companies and investments.
- Total investments
- 2
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 0
Investment portfolio
- Vivrelle
Participated · Series B · Nov 2022
Vivrelle operates a membership model that provides access to a shared closet of coveted designer handbags, jewelry and diamonds with flexible borrowing and members-only purchase options. Since founding in September 2018 by Blake and Wayne Geffen, the company has expanded to four membership tiers, opened a 14,000-square-foot showroom in New York City, and launched a multi-city partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Vivrelle recently debuted a Bridgehampton retail pop-up and plans further showroom expansion into new markets. The company intends to use new capital to scale operations, deepen inventory, enhance its product assortment, and develop technology, including AI, to improve the member experience. Vivrelle positions itself around making luxury accessories more accessible through experiential membership perks and a try-before-you-buy approach. Vivrelle is a New York-based membership club that provides members access to a shared closet of coveted designer handbags, jewelry and diamonds for a monthly membership fee. Members can borrow items with no return date. The company was founded in September 2018 by Blake and Wayne Geffen. Vivrelle raised $35M in Series B funding to accelerate growth. The round was led by 3L Capital with participation from Origin Ventures, Chapford Capital Group, Plus Capital, Lily Collins, Nina Dobrev, and Morgan Stewart McGraw. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth across all verticals of the brand’s business. Vivrelle operates a membership model that gives members on-demand access to a shared closet of coveted designer handbags, jewelry, and diamonds for a monthly fee. Members can borrow items with no return date, swap items monthly, and purchase pieces at members-only discounted prices. The service positions itself at the intersection of the sharing and resale economies and emphasizes sustainability, flexibility, and affordable luxury. Vivrelle offers exclusive club perks and a try-before-you-buy experience designed for Millennials and Gen Z digital natives. The company reported triple-digit growth in 2020 and has a growing waitlist from which it plans to admit thousands of additional members. With the new financing, Vivrelle plans to expand its product offering, amplify marketing and partnerships, and scale services, operations, and internal teams.
Team
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