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Skims Raises $225 Million at $5 Billion Valuation in Goldman-Led Round

The funding positions the brand to accelerate its shift into physical retail.

Overview

  • Goldman Sachs Alternatives led the financing, with participation from BDT & MSD Partners.
  • Skims says the capital will accelerate store openings and international growth while funding product innovation and new categories, including beauty.
  • The company projects more than $1 billion in net sales in 2025 after generating roughly $750 million last year.
  • Skims currently operates about 18 stores in the U.S. plus franchise locations in Mexico, with additional overseas sites slated to begin opening in 2026.
  • Expansion priorities include the NikeSkims activewear partnership and a renewed beauty push after buying back SKKN assets and hiring Diarrha N’Diaye to lead beauty and fragrance.