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We make period underwear—and we’re on a mission to be the most innovative leader at bringing sustainable and comfortable menstruation and incontinence products to market. Our period underwear is made by (and for) menstruating humans and they’re an amazing alternative to pads and tampons!
Our revolutionary innovations in period underwear have been recognized by top industry publications: ABC’s Good Morning America in 2019, Inc.'s 5000 Disruptors of 2018, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2017, Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Brilliant Companies of 2016, and TIME Magazine’s Top 25 Inventions of 2015.
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Our revolutionary innovations in period underwear have been recognized by top industry publications: ABC’s Good Morning America in 2019, Inc.'s 5000 Disruptors of 2018, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2017, Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Brilliant Companies of 2016, and TIME Magazine’s Top 25 Inventions of 2015.
We strive to use social media to create a safe, supportive environment, where information can be freely shared and robust conversations can take place. We encourage our community to respect the following Community Guidelines:
https://bit.ly/ThinxCommunityGuidelines
Overview
Location
United States, New York
Employees
51-200
Phone
(917) 819-8171
Total raised
$25M
Founded date
2008
Investors 1
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Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 25
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| Mar 28, 2022 | Plus-Size Retailer Dia & Co Partners With Thinx Period Underwear | Plus-size company Dia & Co partners with Thinx period underwear. Here, the hiphugger style in ... [+] electrolight. Dia & Co |
| Feb 10, 2022 | HubSpot : The Proven Process for Developing a Go-to-Market Strategy | When you're unveiling a new product, the last thing you want is to launch it without a proper go-to-market (GTM) strategy framework. Without proper planning, it's impossible to know if you're chasing the wrong audience, are too early or too... |
| Jan 14, 2022 | The Five Types Of Startups To Watch In 2022: Part One | Founder of ktc, I have a passion for service design, customer experience and entrepreneurship. |
| Sep 1, 2021 | LastPad is a reusable menstrual pad that does away with disposable towels | Direct to consumer online sales have helped a number of female-focused startups get products to market in recent years — often pitching better designed and generally more thoughtful feminine hygiene products than mainstream staples. The lac... |
| May 20, 2021 | Almost A Quarter Of Students Struggle To Access Period Products, New Study Finds | The study found that the pandemic had only exacerbated period poverty. getty |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 4 period hacks that will make your menstrual cycle less painful and less messy | Getting your period can be painful and sometimes messy, but there are products you can use to make menstruating a more pleasant experience. Use over-the-counter painkillers before you start to bleed, apply meat tenderizer to blood stains, a... |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Что такое FemTech: полный обзор экосистемы стартапов для женщин | Все говорят про FinTech, EduTech, AgroTech, но на vc.ru не нашлось ни одного упоминания об одном из самых растущих сегментов среди технологических компаний в категории Digital Health — FemTech, или Female Technologies. 23 23 комментария 559... |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Kimberly-Clark Invests US$ 25M In Reusable Period Underwear Thinx | 1 1 Share 3 Mins Read Multinational personal care corporation Kimberly-Clark has invested US$ 25 million in reusable period underwear brand Thinx, signalling that sustainable menstrual care products is a market that is here to stay. The inv... |
| Sep 29, 2019 | Badass millennial women are supercharging startup investments | Patricia Nakache Contributor Patricia Nakache is a general partner at Trinity Ventures. More posts by this contributor Badass millennial women are supercharging startup investments The next frontier in real estate technology Across the poli... |
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FAQ about Thinx
When was Thinx founded?
Thinx was founded in 2008.
How much funding has Thinx raised?
Thinx has raised $25M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Thinx?
Parsers VC has collected 25 articles mentioning Thinx, among them “Plus-Size Retailer Dia & Co Partners With Thinx Period Underwear” (Mar 28, 2022) and “HubSpot : The Proven Process for Developing a Go-to-Market Strategy” (Feb 10, 2022).
Is Thinx still active?
Yes, Thinx is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 1, 2024.