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ELOQUII has raised $21.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at ELOQUII.
ELOQUII has raised $21.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
ELOQUII is a New York City-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in contemporary plus-size women's fashion and accessories. The company designs and sells in-house apparel, wide-width footwear, and swimwear specifically tailored for the women's size 14 to 32 demographic, with new product collections released multiple times monthly. Operating with approximately 83 employees, the e-commerce business generates an estimated $18.7 million in annual revenue and has secured $21 million in total venture funding across three rounds, including a recent $15 million capital injection. The brand has been recognized as a pioneer in the plus-size apparel sector by fashion publications such as Vogue and Glamour, and was previously acquired and subsequently sold by Walmart as part of a broader corporate digital brand divestiture. ELOQUII was originally founded in 2011 as an internal retail brand launched by The Limited.
Key people at ELOQUII.
ELOQUII has raised $21.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
ELOQUII's investors include Jan-Gisbert Schultze, Blue Sky Capital, Daher Capital, Female Founders Fund, Greycroft, Wildcat Capital Management, Ellie Wheeler, Benjamin Sun, Fabrice Grinda, Jose Marin, Basset Investment Group, Anu Duggal.
ELOQUII has raised $21.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series B in April 2016.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2016 | $15M Series B | JAN Gisbert Schultze | Blue SKY Capital, Daher Capital, Female Founders Fund, Greycroft, Wildcat Capital Management | Announced |
| Dec 3, 2014 | $6M Series A | Ellie Wheeler | Benjamin SUN, Fabrice Grinda, Jose Marin, Basset Investment Group, Daher Capital, ANU Duggal, Western Technology Investment | Announced |
ELOQUII is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion retailer specializing in trendy, runway-inspired apparel and accessories for plus-size women (sizes 14-28). It serves fashion-conscious women primarily in the US via e-commerce, with international shipping, addressing the lack of stylish, well-fitting options in the plus-size market.[1][5] The brand solves pain points like limited workwear and bias against larger sizes by offering inclusive, high-quality pieces tested for fit on real bodies.[1][3][6] Originally launched by The Limited in 2011 and relaunched independently in 2014, ELOQUII raised $23.25M, was acquired by Walmart in 2018, and then by FullBeauty Brands in April 2023, fueling its growth under a portfolio focused on size-inclusive fashion.[1][2][5][7]
ELOQUII traces its roots to 2011 when it was launched by The Limited as a plus-size fashion line, later relaunched as an independent DTC brand in 2014 under co-founder Julie Carnevale, a merchandising veteran with over 20 years at The Limited and other apparel brands.[1][2][5] Carnevale's background in speed-to-market innovation and curating teams drove the idea: filling the gap for trend-driven styles in plus sizes, inspired by customer demands for fashionable workwear like The 9-5 Kit.[2][3] Early traction came from building a loyal following through interactive online engagement and blog content; pivotal moments include the 2018 Walmart acquisition, which amplified its reach, and the 2023 sale to FullBeauty Brands, where Carnevale continued leading as brand head alongside CUUP.[1][2][3][7]
ELOQUII rides the wave of DTC e-commerce and size-inclusive fashion, tapping into the $81-billion women's plus-size market amid rising demand for body positivity and online shopping.[5][7] Its timing aligns with post-2010 shifts in retail—accelerated by e-commerce booms—where brands bypass traditional stores for direct customer connections via data-driven personalization and social proof.[3][5] Market forces like consumer pushback against size bias and the growth of non-food DTC (where ELOQUII is expert-curated) favor it, influencing the ecosystem by elevating plus-size standards, inspiring competitors, and partnering with giants like Walmart for scale.[1][3][5][6]
ELOQUII's trajectory points to expanded digital innovation under FullBeauty Brands, potentially via a "new digital mall strategy" blending its portfolio for one-stop inclusive shopping.[2] Trends like AI-driven fit tech, global e-commerce growth, and sustained body positivity will shape it, with Carnevale's leadership driving merchandising speed. Its influence may evolve from niche disruptor to category leader, amplifying plus-size voices in fashion. This builds on its core mission: empowering style expression for sizes 14-28.[1][2]
