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Sustainable Performance Apparel Brand Zenkai Sports Raises $1M From Strategic Investors

PRIVATEDec 08, 2022

Amount Raised

$1 Million

Round Type

Seed

PortlandSportsE CommerceFashion

Description

Zenkai Sports (www.zenkaisports.com), a natural and sustainable performance apparel brand, has announced the closing of a $1M funding round to fuel growth and product development. Founded by former pro hockey player Doug Lynch and 40-year apparel industry veterans Raj and Akhil Shah, Zenkai's premium, eco-friendly apparel supports both performance and the planet and is trusted by athletes across the NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, NWSL and MMA, as well as business and film industry leaders.

Quick answer

Zenkai Sports raised $1 Million in a Seed round, dated December 8, 2022. Zenkai Sports is based in Portland, Oregon, United States.

How much did Zenkai Sports raise?
Zenkai Sports raised $1 Million in a Seed round on December 8, 2022.
What does Zenkai Sports do?
Zenkai was founded in Portland, Oregon by pro athletes and apparel veterans who saw an opportunity for natural athletic apparel to succeed in a marketplace dominated by synthetics.
Where is Zenkai Sports based and how big is it?
Zenkai Sports is based in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

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

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

  • Makeup By Mario raised an undisclosed amount (Private Equity) on January 20, 2023.
  • Boxed raised $20M (Funding Round) on January 20, 2023.
  • The Edit LDN raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on January 17, 2023.
  • Syky raised an undisclosed amount (Series A) on January 17, 2023.
  • Wakefit raised $40M (Funding Round) on January 13, 2023.
  • Neptune Wellness Solutions raised an undisclosed amount (Debt Financing) on January 13, 2023.

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Company Information

Company

Zenkai Sports

Location

Portland, Oregon, United States

About

Zenkai was founded in Portland, Oregon by pro athletes and apparel veterans who saw an opportunity for natural athletic apparel to succeed in a marketplace dominated by synthetics. Zenkai's premium materials are powered by Filium®, which uses leading anti-odor technology and increased thermoregulation to turn natural fabrics into performance apparel. Zenkai apparel is available online at www.zenkaisports.com

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