Dollar Shave Club

Subscription service for grooming products

Marina del Rey, California, United States

About Dollar Shave Club

Dollar Shave Club offers a subscription service for grooming products, focusing mainly on razors and shaving supplies. Customers can sign up to receive regular deliveries of high-quality razors, shaving creams, and other personal care items at an affordable price. The subscription model allows users to bypass traditional retail stores, making it convenient to maintain their grooming needs. Unlike many competitors, Dollar Shave Club emphasizes a direct-to-consumer approach, which helps keep costs down and provides a more personalized shopping experience. The company's goal is to make grooming accessible and affordable while maintaining a fun and engaging brand presence.

Marina del Rey, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$232MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Free Dollar Shave Club Products

Risks

Increased competition from new direct-to-consumer grooming brands.
Sale to Nexus Capital Management may lead to strategic shifts impacting brand stability.
Transition to Ordergroove's platform may face technical challenges.

Differentiation

Pioneered the direct-to-consumer model in the shaving industry since 2011.
Known for humorous and edgy marketing, capturing a broad audience.
Offers a subscription service with high-quality, affordable grooming products.

Upsides

Partnership with Kodif automates 65% of customer support, reducing costs.
ERP upgrades streamline operations, enhancing online and in-store product availability.
Migration to Ordergroove's platform supports innovative and scalable subscription models.

Funding

Total raised$232.00 M
Latest valuation$1.00 B
StageACQUISITION