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Ralph Lauren Corporation Announces Investment in Leading Sustainable Material Science Startup Natural Fiber Welding

PUBLIC · RLAug 13, 2020
New YorkE CommerceFashionRetailLifestyle

Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) today announced a minority investment in Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. (NFW), a leading sustainable material science startup that has revolutionized the reuse of natural fibers – such as cotton waste – into patented, high-performance materials. As a part of the investment, Ralph Lauren will help scale NFW’s patented process and develop first-of-its-kind performance apparel made from natural, sustainable materials.

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Ralph Lauren raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round, dated August 13, 2020. Ralph Lauren is based in New York, New York, United States.

How much did Ralph Lauren raise?
Ralph Lauren raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round on August 13, 2020.
What does Ralph Lauren do?
Ralph Lauren is an iconic American fashion house known for its classic and timeless designs.
Where is Ralph Lauren based and how big is it?
Ralph Lauren is based in New York, New York, United States. Fundz records about 24,000 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Ralph Lauren?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Ralph Lauren, including the President and Chief Executive Officer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in E Commerce and Fashion around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Ralph Lauren that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • True Botanicals, Inc. raised $4.5M (Seed) on July 28, 2020.
  • HomeRoots raised an undisclosed amount on August 19, 2020.
  • The Buckle, Inc. raised $31M on August 3, 2020.
  • Halfdays raised $1.2M on September 3, 2020.
  • Help Lightning, Inc. raised $7.2M on August 13, 2020.
  • Grabango raised $8.1M on August 10, 2020.

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Company Information

Company

Ralph Lauren

Location

650 Madison Avenue

New York, New York, United States

About

Ralph Lauren is an iconic American fashion house known for its classic and timeless designs. The company is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories, and fragrances.

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