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Studs

Studs

Private
New York City, New YorkConsumer & Commercehttps://studs.com/

Last Round

Series B

Oct 5, 2021

Est. Valuation

$100M

Total Funding Raised

$41M

Momentum

Top 5%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Studs is a retail and services company that modernizes the traditional ear piercing experience by offering professional needle-based piercing services and curated jewelry through both online and offline platforms.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

D2C Brands, Fashion & Beauty

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting, Hardware Sales

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

ear piercingpiercing studiojewelry retailneedle piercingear curationear stackfashion jewelrydirect-to-consumerD2Cpiercing jewelrybody piercingexperiential retailcurated earrings

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Studs Comparables

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Studs comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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Studs Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series BOct 5, 2021
Series AJan 1, 2020
SeedNov 19, 2019

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Anna Harman

Co-Founder and CEO

Founding Team

Studs Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Studs investors
InvestorRounds
One Degree VenturesSeries A
Thrive CapitalSeries B, Series A
First Round CapitalSeries A, Series B, Seed
Spark CapitalSeries B
Lunch PartnersSeed
Lerer HippeauSeries A, Series B, Seed
Edge AdvisorsSeries B

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  • Jun 4, 2026

    Opening 8-10 new locations per year.

  • Jun 4, 2026

    Operates over 41 piercing studios across 15 states.

Studs Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Studs a public or private company?

Studs is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Studs?

Studs is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Studs worth (valuation)?

Studs's valuation is estimated at $100.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Studs stock?

Studs shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Studs's last funding round?

Studs's most recent funding round was Series B on October 5, 2021.

Who are the main investors in Studs?

Key investors in Studs include Thrive Capital, First Round Capital, Spark Capital.

Will Studs IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Studs.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Employee Range237
Year Founded2019
Last FundingOct 5, 2021

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