Thread (YC Summer 2012)

TL;DR: Thread is a Y Combinator Summer 2012 startup makes it incredibly easy to dress well, using stylists and AI, currently inactive with a team of 92.

Thread makes it incredibly easy to dress well, using stylists and AI

YC ID
465
YC Batch
Summer 2012
Status
Inactive
Team size
92
Industry
Consumer, Home and Personal
Tags
E-commerce, Retail, Fashion
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/thread

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Thread, a free online personal styling service for men, uses a combination of human stylists and a powerful algorithm to make it easy for guys to dress well. Thread was founded in 2012 by three guys—Kieran, Ben and Ben—who wanted to dress well, but found it difficult or frustrating to do so: they hated shopping on the High Street and were overwhelmed by millions of choices online. Thread combines the best bits of tech with the best bits of personal styling: After signing up by completing a short questionnaire and uploading photos of yourself, you’re paired with a stylist who reviews your information and uses Thread’s proprietary algorithm to sort through thousands of items to create the best outfits for you. When you log onto Thread, everything you see is tailored to your sizes, budget, p…

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thread a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Thread was funded by Y Combinator in the Summer 2012 batch. Thread makes it incredibly easy to dress well, using stylists and AI

What does Thread do?

Thread, a free online personal styling service for men, uses a combination of human stylists and a powerful algorithm to make it easy for guys to dress well. Thread was founded in 2012 by three guys—Kieran, Ben and Ben—who wanted to dress well, but found it difficult or frustrating to do so: they hated shopping on the…

What YC batch was Thread in?

Thread was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2012 batch.

How big is Thread?

Thread has a team of 92 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Thread still active?

Thread is currently listed as Inactive with a team of 92 in Y Combinator's directory.

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