
Rothy's
Founded Year
2016Stage
Corporate Minority | AliveTotal Raised
$244MValuation
$0000Last Raised
$200M | 1 yr agoRevenue
$0000About Rothy's
Rothy's designs and sells women's ballet flats that aim to have the ease of sneakers and the polish of flats. Its knit, machine-washable footwear is made from eco-friendly fibers (yarn from certified PET plastic bottles). The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California. In 2021, Alpargatas acquired a 49.9% stake in Rothy's for $475 million and valued the company at $1B.
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Rothy's in 3 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Jan 24, 2022.


Mar 23, 2021 report
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Rothy's Patents
Rothy's has filed 37 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Graphical projections
- Cephalopod zootomy
- Light machine guns

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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5/7/2020 | 9/13/2022 | Graphical projections, Bags, Technical drawing, Bags (fashion), Roadsters | Grant |
Application Date | 5/7/2020 |
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Grant Date | 9/13/2022 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Graphical projections, Bags, Technical drawing, Bags (fashion), Roadsters |
Status | Grant |
Rothy's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Rothy's founded?
Rothy's was founded in 2016.
Where is Rothy's's headquarters?
Rothy's's headquarters is located at 855 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
What is Rothy's's latest funding round?
Rothy's's latest funding round is Corporate Minority.
How much did Rothy's raise?
Rothy's raised a total of $244M.
Who are the investors of Rothy's?
Investors of Rothy's include Alpargatas, GS Growth, Finn Capital Partners, Grace Beauty Capital, M13 and 3 more.
Who are Rothy's's competitors?
Competitors of Rothy's include Handsfree Labs and 4 more.
Compare Rothy's to Competitors
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