WISHI Overview
Wishi is a social styling network that allows users to upload items from their wardrobes and get personally styled. Users can request style advice for events from the Wishi community, which includes professional stylists. In addition, Wishi users can peek into other users' closets and style outfits for them as well. With Wishi, users can book a stylist anytime and get ideas for new ways to wear what they already own in less than 24 hours.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$200KAug 2011
$433KJan 2016
$3.9MOct 2017
$3.9MSep 2012
Latest News
growth-positive
האפליקציה שתסדר לכם פגישה אישית עם סטייליסטים מהוליווד - וואלה! אופנה
WISHI, a new app that connects users with professional stylists, has raised $8 million in funding. The app was founded by two Israelis and an American, and has offices in Tel Aviv, New York, and Los Angeles. Users fill out a detailed questionnaire about their style preferences, and are then matched with a personal stylist. The minimum price for a session with a stylist through the app is $40. The company was officially launched in the fall of 2019.
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growth-positive
I Hate All My Clothes
The article discusses the authors experience using the Wishi app, a personal-stylist app launched by celebrity stylist Karla Welch. Wishi digitally matches users with a stylist who selects clothing items based on their preferences. The author describes the process of filling out a quiz, selecting a stylist, and receiving a mood board of outfit ideas. The author praises the stylists selections but has not yet made any purchases. Wishi earns money when clients purchase items from certain retailers, but stylists do not earn a commission. The author concludes by mentioning a green velvet jumpsuit they bought separately.
Customers
growth-positive
Justin Bieber's Stylist Karla Welch Wants to Dress You
Wishi, a new app created by celebrity fashion stylist Karla Welch, matches shoppers with personal stylists at an affordable price. Users take a quiz about their style preferences and are then matched with vetted stylists. The stylists provide mood boards, style boards, personal recommendations, and the opportunity to chat. Wishi offers a one-time styling session for $40 or a monthly package for $90. The app aims to bring personal styling to everyone and work within the users budget. The impact on the company is growth-positive as it provides a new revenue stream and expands its customer base.
Customers
growth-positive
You can book a fashion stylist for as little as $20 through this new app
Wishi, an on-demand styling app, is providing personal stylists to a wider customer base at an affordable price. The app allows users to download it, fill out a questionnaire, set a budget, and get paired with a stylist. Each session results in three mood boards and three looks, with the stylist continuing to send options until the user finds one they love. Wishi has a network of stylists from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, including notable names like Alana Hadid and editors from Vogue and Elle. The app has over 200,000 users and has tapped into the needs of transgender individuals. Wishi aims to standardize the use of personal stylists and make their services accessible to everyone.
Customers
growth-positive
How WISHI Helps Answer That Nagging Question: 'What Should I Wear?'
WISHI, a stylist platform, aims to bring affordable stylists to everyone by connecting users with stylists who can help them find the perfect outfits for various occasions. The platform allows users to fill out a profile and get matched with the best stylists based on their preferences. Stylists can provide recommendations for outfits and users can upload items from their closet or get new recommendations with direct links to purchase online. WISHI works with 400 stylists and offers one-off or monthly sessions ranging from $20 to $100. The company aims to be a one-stop shop for everything fashion-related while emphasizing the importance of human connection.
CustomersPartners
| Sector | Retail Platforms |
Funding
| Total funding | $3.93M |
| Last funding | $3.5M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 5 |
Team Members
5
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.wishi.me |
| App Store | App Store |
Locations
King George Street 48, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
135 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
Photos & Videos
1 item(s)
WISHI Business
Business models
B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Retail PlatformsServicesBusiness SoftwareSales & Marketing SolutionsAdvertising PlatformsTarget Customer
Media & EntertainmentFashionConsumersDemographics & FamilyWomenCore Technology
Platforms & InterfacesWebTags (13)
social-platformcrowdsourcingweb-platformclothingphotosfashionsocial-mediauser-engagementreviewswomenmarketplacepersonalizationmobile-applicationsGeographic Markets
United StatesWISHI Financials
$3.93M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$3.5M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
5
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$200KAug 2011
$433KJan 2016
$3.9MOct 2017
$3.9MSep 2012
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Oct 2017
$3.5M
Chetrit Ventures
Seed
Jan 2016
$233.23K
Venrex Investment Management, Republic Europe
Undisclosed Round
Sep 2012
Undisclosed
JVP
Seed
Aug 2011
$200K
WeKiX
WISHI Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$200KAug 2011
$433KJan 2016
$3.9MOct 2017
$3.9MSep 2012
All Events
Seed
Oct 2017
$3.5M
Chetrit Ventures
Seed
Jan 2016
$233.23K
Venrex Investment Management, Republic Europe
Undisclosed Round
Sep 2012
Undisclosed
JVP
Seed
Aug 2011
$200K
WeKiX
WISHI News
7 articles
growth-positive
האפליקציה שתסדר לכם פגישה אישית עם סטייליסטים מהוליווד - וואלה! אופנה
WISHI, a new app that connects users with professional stylists, has raised $8 million in funding. The app was founded by two Israelis and an American, and has offices in Tel Aviv, New York, and Los Angeles. Users fill out a detailed questionnaire about their style preferences, and are then matched with a personal stylist. The minimum price for a session with a stylist through the app is $40. The company was officially launched in the fall of 2019.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
I Hate All My Clothes
The article discusses the authors experience using the Wishi app, a personal-stylist app launched by celebrity stylist Karla Welch. Wishi digitally matches users with a stylist who selects clothing items based on their preferences. The author describes the process of filling out a quiz, selecting a stylist, and receiving a mood board of outfit ideas. The author praises the stylists selections but has not yet made any purchases. Wishi earns money when clients purchase items from certain retailers, but stylists do not earn a commission. The author concludes by mentioning a green velvet jumpsuit they bought separately.
Customers
growth-positive
Justin Bieber's Stylist Karla Welch Wants to Dress You
Wishi, a new app created by celebrity fashion stylist Karla Welch, matches shoppers with personal stylists at an affordable price. Users take a quiz about their style preferences and are then matched with vetted stylists. The stylists provide mood boards, style boards, personal recommendations, and the opportunity to chat. Wishi offers a one-time styling session for $40 or a monthly package for $90. The app aims to bring personal styling to everyone and work within the users budget. The impact on the company is growth-positive as it provides a new revenue stream and expands its customer base.
Customers
growth-positive
You can book a fashion stylist for as little as $20 through this new app
Wishi, an on-demand styling app, is providing personal stylists to a wider customer base at an affordable price. The app allows users to download it, fill out a questionnaire, set a budget, and get paired with a stylist. Each session results in three mood boards and three looks, with the stylist continuing to send options until the user finds one they love. Wishi has a network of stylists from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, including notable names like Alana Hadid and editors from Vogue and Elle. The app has over 200,000 users and has tapped into the needs of transgender individuals. Wishi aims to standardize the use of personal stylists and make their services accessible to everyone.
Customers
growth-positive
How WISHI Helps Answer That Nagging Question: 'What Should I Wear?'
WISHI, a stylist platform, aims to bring affordable stylists to everyone by connecting users with stylists who can help them find the perfect outfits for various occasions. The platform allows users to fill out a profile and get matched with the best stylists based on their preferences. Stylists can provide recommendations for outfits and users can upload items from their closet or get new recommendations with direct links to purchase online. WISHI works with 400 stylists and offers one-off or monthly sessions ranging from $20 to $100. The company aims to be a one-stop shop for everything fashion-related while emphasizing the importance of human connection.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
This Fashion Startup is Changing Our Everyday Lives
Online styling app WISHI is helping men and women aged 16-60 decide what to wear for any occasion. Users upload photos of their wardrobe and the app connects them with one of its 450 stylists, who will send a look within 24 hours. The app also offers purchase recommendations. The service is designed to be affordable, with prices ranging from $1-$20 per session to around $100 for a VIP stylist. WISHI also offers a money-back guarantee if users are not satisfied with their look.
CustomersExpand
growth-positive
New startup Wishi promises 'crowdstyling' for clothes
WiShi is a startup that allows women to submit pictures of their clothes and ask for fashion advice from others. Users can style each other for specific days or events. The company is currently in beta testing and plans to launch later this year. WiShis business model includes potential revenue streams such as monetizing user data, affiliation sales, and creating a market for users to sell their used clothing. The companys closest competitor is Polyvore. WiShi is also considering creating a platform for men in the future. The company received an initial investment from Jerusalem Venture Partners.
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WISHI Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 41 |
| Team members | 5 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 103/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 514677798 |
| Crunchbase | wishi |
| Creator | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Creator email | genys30@yahoo.com |
| Last updater | Orli Wollner |
| Updater email | orlushka@gmail.com |
| Last update | 2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2013-09-02T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |