In the News
Wall Street Journal - The Daily Start-Up: Zulily Blossoms With $700M+ Valuation
Showing that the scorching hot daily deals sector can get hotter still, Zulily Inc. has scored a $43 million infusion at a valuation north of $700 million. Meritech Capital Partners led the Series C round, setting the stage for a continued expansion of the flash-sales site specializing in mom and kid products. [read more]
Seattle Times - Zulily captures $43 million in venture capital
Venturewire/Dow Jones - Zulily Scores $700M+ Valuation To Scale Mom-And-Kid Daily Deal Site
San Francisco Chronicle - Zulily Scores Huge Round At $750 Million Valuation
Geekwire - Meet Darrell Cavens: The guy who just raised $43M and wants to change how moms shop for kids
AllThingsD - Former Blue Nile Execs Raise $43 Million to Nurture Their New Baby Zulily
Xconomy - Fast-Growing Zulily Adds $43M, Wants to Stand Alone in Mom & Baby Deals
ZDNET News.com - Zulily daily deals for kids secures $43 million in funding
VentureBeat - Oh baby, Zulily scores $43M round
Mom Generations - Zulily launches iPhone App
The Cribsie Awards - zulily wins a 2011 Cribsie Award – "Best Way to Score Mad Deals on Luxe Labels"
Parade Magazine Online - Bargain Buys for Web Savvy Moms
Working Mother Blog - Money-Saving Sites for Moms
Good Day Columbus - Good Day Columbus segment with Thrifty and Chic Mom
Martha Stewart - The Slumber Party Show
marketwire - Zulily Hires Key Operation and Finance Executives to Support Growth
King 5 - Today's deals from Seattle Moms Deal Finder
King 5 Article - KING 5 Tech Report: iPad vs. Kindle, Zulily.com
People Magazine Celebrity Babies Blog - Fab Sale Round-Up: HauteLook, Zulily and More!
KVUE Smart Money Blog - Great web sites to help you save
Columbia Tribune - Websites offer up savings to quick-clicking shoppers
The Seattle Times - Seattle private-sale site Zulily jumps on new trend in online commerce
Forbes - Blue Nile Founder's Next Category Killer
Cool Mom Picks - Zulily - Taking the private members-only sales clubs to the next level
Dealiciousmom - New Deal a Day Site for Busy Moms: Zulily
3 P's in a Pod - Have I Got a Deal for You! Grandma bait for sure!
Venturebeat - Zulily launches members-only savings for moms
The New York Times - Blue Nile's Co-Founder Starts a Private-Sale Site
The Seattle Times - New Seattle Web site to sell overstock products for busy moms
Xconomy - Zulily Zips Out of Stealth and Raises $4.6M, Led by Maveron
TechFlash- Zulily raises $4.6M as it looks to launch shopping site for moms
paidContent.org - New Sample Sales Site Zulily With Ties To Blue Nile
Internet Retailer - Blue Nile's founder eyes the private sales market
People Moms & Babies - Zulily.com: Amazing Deals for Mom and Baby!
Seattle PI - Zulily leading the next trend in e-commerce
Seattle PI - Friday Feature: Zulily
Press Releases
Zulily Closes $43 Million in Series C Funding
Zulily (www.zulily.com), the destination site best known for offering daily deals up to 90 percent off the most popular and up-and-coming boutique brands for moms, babies and kids, today announced it has received $43 million in funding. Meritech Capital Partners, the preeminent late-stage investment firm behind several successful Internet companies such as Facebook, Zipcar, and PopCap Games, led the investment with participation from existing investors. This latest round brings the total funds raised to date to $53.6 million.[read more]
Zulily Launches Its First Mobile App for the iPhone
Zulily (www.zulily.com), the destination site best known for offering daily deals up to 90 percent off the most popular and up-and-coming boutique brands for moms, babies and kids, today announced its first mobile app for the iPhone. The new iPhone app will feature the same fabulous daily deals on top-quality boutique apparel, gear and other goodies offered on Zulily's website, but make it easier for busy moms to shop from the comforts of a warm bed before the kids wake up, during their morning commute on the train or during soccer practice.[read more]
Zulily Closes $6 Million in Series B Funding Led by August Capital
Zulily (www.zulily.com), the leading children's private-sale shopping site for busy moms, today announced that it has received $6 million in Series B funding led by August Capital, with participation by existing investor Maveron LLC. This latest round brings the total funds raised to date by Zulily to $10.6 million.[read more]
Zulily Hires Key Operation and Finance Executives to Support Growth
Zulily (www.zulily.com), a fabulous new online store offering daily sales up to 70 percent off retail on the most unique and sought-after children’s boutique brands, today announced the appointment of Marc Schneider as chief operating officer and Angy Merola as vice president of finance. Schneider will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Zulily’s fulfillment, internal technology systems, and customer service initiatives. Merola will be charged with managing all facets of Zulily’s financial operations.[read more]
Zulily Hires New VP of Marketing to Help Grow Private-Sale Shopping Site for Children’s Boutique Brands
Zulily (www.zulily.com), the company that is changing the children's retail market with invitation-only access to the most unique and sought-after children's boutique brands, today announced the appointment of industry veteran, David Atchison as VP of Marketing. Atchison will be responsible for helping the company continue and expand its aggressive growth through email, affiliate/partner marketing, SEM, SEO, viral marketing, and social networking. [read more]
Zulily Serves Up to 70 Percent Discounts on Children’s Boutique Brands to Busy Moms
Focused on scouring the globe for the best children’s boutique brands, Zulily (www.zulily.com) today announced the unveiling of their new private-sale shopping site. Zulily is offering busy moms a free inside track to the most popular and up-and-coming brands at discounts of up to 70 percent off retail prices. Through private 72-hour sales, Zulily offers high-end children’s apparel, toys, gear, and gifts that are timeless, safe, and stylish at deals that savvy moms love. Membership is free and people can register today at www.zulily.com. [read more]
Maveron LLC Leads $4.6 Million Investment in New Online Private-Sale Shopping Site for Busy Moms
Zulily (www.zulily.com) today announced a $4.6 million investment led by Maveron LLC, the consumer-focused venture capital firm formed by former investment banker Dan Levitan and Starbucks' chief executive Howard Schultz. Led by Blue Nile veterans Darrell Cavens and Mark Vadon, Zulily will use the funds to create a significant online private-sale retail e-commerce business focused on kids, babies and busy moms. [read more]
