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Lyst is a company developing a fashion marketplace platform. It offers a universal cart that enables users to make a purchase from multiple retailers in a single checkout. The platform offers fashion intelligence and insights based on product changes analysis and user behaviour.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2010 | |
| HQ | London, GB | Map |
| Website | lyst.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More | |
| Overall Culture | A+ | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Royal Tour of South Africa: Meghan Markle’s Immediate Impact on Fashion Is More Tangible Than Ever
- The 6 Brands That Got Everyone Searching After Copenhagen Fashion Week
- The 5 Biggest Shopping Trends Influenced by the Street Style at Copenhagen Fashion Week
- Luxury Beach Wear Took Menswear by Storm This Quarter
Key People/Management at Lyst
Chris Morton
Founder & CEO
Sebastjan Trepca
Chief Product Officer
Jose Ojeda
COO
Lucas McGregor
CTO
Lyst Office Locations
Lyst has an office in London
London, GB (HQ)
4th Floor, The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Ln
Lyst Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2010 |
Lyst total Funding | $145.5 m |
Lyst latest funding size | $85 m |
Time since last funding | a month ago |
Lyst investors | Accel Partners, Balderton Capital, 14W, Draper Esprit, Susa Ventures, Seth Berman, Venrex Investment Management, LVMH, Accel, Groupe Arnault, Venrex, C4 Ventures, Fidelity International, SPA, Novator Capital, Giano Capital |
Lyst's latest funding round in May 2021 was reported to be $85 m. In total, Lyst has raised $145.5 m. Lyst's latest valuation is reported to be £124.6 m.
Lyst Revenue
Lyst's revenue was reported to be £15.23 m in FY, 2018 which is a 44.7% increase from the previous period.
| GBP | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2018) | 15.2m |
Revenue growth (FY, 2017 - FY, 2018), % | 44.7% |
Net income (FY, 2018) | (2.5m) |
EBITDA (FY, 2018) | (2.5m) |
EBIT (FY, 2018) | (2.6m) |
Market valuation | 124.6m |
Cash (31-Mar-2018) | 6.5m |
EV | 119.6m |
- Source: Company Filings
| GBP | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 225.6k | 1.0m | 3.9m | 6.1m | 10.5m | 15.2m |
Revenue growth, % | 356% | 73% | 45% | |||
Operating expense total | 1.1m | 3.0m | 10.1m | 17.9m | 17.9m | 17.9m |
EBITDA | (907.3k) | (1.9m) | (6.0m) | (11.6m) | (7.2m) | (2.5m) |
| GBP | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 819.4k | 58.0k | 7.8m | 3.1m | 13.9m | 7.0m | 6.5m |
Accounts Receivable | 3.9k | 94.3k | 365.1k | 876.3k | 1.6m | 2.4m | 3.0m |
Current Assets | 823.3k | 152.3k | 9.6m | 4.4m | 16.3m | 10.3m | 10.3m |
PP&E | 5.0k | 40.0k | 199.8k | 339.6k | 405.0k | 318.0k | 230.1k |
| GBP | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | (867.6k) | (1.8m) | (5.8m) | (11.5m) | (7.3m) | (2.5m) |
Cash From Operating Activities | (789.9k) | (1.6m) | (5.6m) | (11.3m) | (6.8m) | (2.0m) |
Cash From Financing Activities | 2.7m | 7.6m | 1.1m | 22.5m | (344.9k) | 1.9m |
Net Change in Cash | 1.8m | 5.9m | (4.7m) | 11.0m | (7.5m) | (504.9k) |
| GBP | FY, 2011 |
|---|---|
Financial Leverage | 1 x |
Lyst Operating Metrics
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Lyst Online and Social Media Presence
16.98k Twitter followers
Lyst has 16.98k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 0.7% month over month and decreased 1.1% quarter over quarter
Lyst's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @lyst
17.9k
Tweets
281
Following
17k
Followers
35
Tweets last 30 days
2.9
Avg. likes per Tweet
82.9%
Tweets with engagement
Lyst Company Culture
Overall Culture
A+
95/100
CEO Rating
A+
95/100
Compensation
A+
100/100
Lyst News and Updates
May 12, 2021
London-based fashion platform Lyst scoops up $85 million, snags Spotify’s Director of Product, lysting imminent?
London-based global fashion shopping platform Lyst has raised $85 million in a round that saw participation from a number of existing investors including Draper Esprit. The round welcomed new players Fidelity International, Novator Capital, Giano Capital, and former Apple executive Pascal Cagni’s C4…
May 12, 2021
UK fashion portal Lyst raises $85M in a ‘pre-IPO’ round, reportedly at a $500M valuation
E-commerce continues to be a huge focus for investors watching consumer behavior and spending patterns in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the latest development, UK startup Lyst, a portal for high fashion brands and stores to sell directly to users, has picked up $85 million, in what the start…
August 05, 2019
These are the 20 hottest fashion brands in the world right now, according to Lyst
Gucci was the hottest fashion brand in the second quarter of 2019, according to the latest quarterly Lyst Index report, released this week.
The Lyst Index examines a wide range of data points to determine the buzziest brands and products. It also considers findings from Google and social media s…
April 12, 2019
Connectif partners with Lyst on Islamic finance platform
Connectif today announces the launch of its new, innovative Islamic finance platform, iWAVE, powered...
May 24, 2018
Royal Wedding Celebrities Boost Lyst Searches By 3,000 Percent for These Luxury Brands
The Royal Wedding Saw Search Spikes of 3000% for These Brands on LVMH Financed Platform Lyst
May 24, 2018
LVMH Pumps Over $60 Million Into Lyst
Fashion platform Lyst has forged a strategic partnership with the world’s largest luxury conglomerate as the e-commerce market heats up.
Lyst Blogs
September 26, 2019
Royal Tour of South Africa: Meghan Markle’s Immediate Impact on Fashion Is More Tangible Than Ever
On Monday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle touched down in South Africa for the start of their first royal tour as a family of three, and the Duchess of Sussex’s outfits have already had a strong influence on shoppers around the world. Lyst’s data team has been monitoring search data over the past fe…
August 14, 2019
The 6 Brands That Got Everyone Searching After Copenhagen Fashion Week
Following a week of fashion shows in Copenhagen, Lyst’s data team monitored how the Scandinavian street style influenced shoppers all over the world — and the results are in. These are the 6 brands that took over the streets of the Danish capital and that got everyone searching. Bottega Veneta Dubbe…
August 12, 2019
The 5 Biggest Shopping Trends Influenced by the Street Style at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Copenhagen Fashion Week is over, and in just a week, show-goers gave us all the inspiration we’ll need to finish the year in style. Lyst’s data team monitored real-time search data over the past seven days, and these are the key street style trends that instantly sent people searching and browsing o…
August 02, 2019
Luxury Beach Wear Took Menswear by Storm This Quarter
With Summer comes the search for hot weather-friendly clothing, which has translated into a rise in global demand for updated vacation essentials. Among the Hottest Men’s Products featuring in this quarter’s Lyst Index are a short-sleeved shirt, swimming trunks, and pool slides, which respectively r…
August 01, 2019
A New Generation of “It” Bags Tops the World’s Hottest Women’s Products List in Q2
After a quarter that saw shoes and small accessories dominate the women’s products list, a new generation of “It” bags is taking over. For the second quarter of 2019, three handbags are some of the hottest products of the season, taking the first, third and fifth spots respectively in the latest Lys…
July 31, 2019
Celebrity Influencers Were the Most Powerful Forces in Fashion This Quarter
Between high-profile partnerships and perfectly timed Instagram content, celebrities have been the driving force behind some of the most powerful fashion moments of the last three months. A-listers like Beyoncé, Jeff Goldblum, and Khloé Kardashian have had an undeniable influence on shopping behavio…
Lyst Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lyst founded?
Lyst was founded in 2010.
Who are Lyst key executives?
Lyst's key executives are Chris Morton, Sebastjan Trepca and Jose Ojeda.
How many employees does Lyst have?
Lyst has 222 employees.
What is Lyst revenue?
Latest Lyst annual revenue is £15.2 m.
What is Lyst revenue per employee?
Latest Lyst revenue per employee is £68.6 k.
Who are Lyst competitors?
Competitors of Lyst include Trend Nation, Rue Gilt Groupe and The Black Tux.
Where is Lyst headquarters?
Lyst headquarters is located at 4th Floor, The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Ln, London.
Where are Lyst offices?
Lyst has an office in London.
How many offices does Lyst have?
Lyst has 1 office.
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