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Skims Raises $225 Million at $5 Billion Valuation to Accelerate Store and Product Expansion

The new funding bankrolls a shift from digital roots to a broader physical retail strategy with overseas growth.

Overview

  • The $225 million round was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives with participation from BDT & MSD Partners, valuing Skims at $5 billion.
  • Skims said the capital will speed brick‑and‑mortar openings, international expansion, and investment in product innovation and new categories including activewear and beauty.
  • The company expects to surpass $1 billion in net sales this year after reporting profitability in 2023.
  • Skims operates 18 U.S. stores and two franchise locations in Mexico, with additional international flagships targeted for 2026, including London and Dubai.
  • By securing fresh private financing, Skims gains runway to scale without near‑term IPO pressure as it builds on initiatives such as the NikeSkims activewear partnership.