The House Of Rare

The House Of Rare

Digital marketplace offering clothing items like trousers, jeans, shorts, and footwear

Founded

2007

Headquarters

Bengaluru (India)

Status

Series B

Company Details

The House Of Rare is a vertically integrated fashion conglomerate redefining premium apparel for Indian millennials and Gen Z. Operating in the ₹1.2 lakh crore Indian branded apparel market, it serves 100+ cities through three core brands: Rare Rabbit (men’s wear), Rareism (women’s wear) and Rare Ones (kid's wear).

Core Products & Services

  • Rare Rabbit (Men’s Wear): Bestsellers are ₹2,499 linen shirts, ₹3,999 tailored blazers.
  • Rareism (Women’s Wear): Hero Product are ₹5,999 silk-blend sarees with detachable blouses. Size-inclusive ranges (XXS–4XL).
  • Rare Ones (Kid's Wear): Pricing ₹799–₹1,999 for school/party wear. Sustainability 100% organic cotton lines.

Unique Value Proposition

  • Vertical Integration: Controls design, manufacturing (via parent Radhamani Textiles) and retail, enabling 35–40% gross margins.

  • Cultural Fusion: Blends Western silhouettes with Indian aesthetics (e.g., kurta-inspired shirts with Italian linen).

  • Omnichannel Agility: 135+ stores (2024) + D2C platform driving 35% online revenue growth YoY.

Key Milestones

  • FY24: Revenue surged 69% to ₹636 crore, profit doubled to ₹75 crore.

  • 2024: Raised ₹200 crore ($24M) at $279M valuation from A91 Partners, Gruhas (Nikhil Kamath) and Manyavar’s Ravi Modi.

  • 2025: Launched Japano Collection – minimalist designs inspired by Japanese aesthetics.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • Offline Retail (65% of FY24 revenue): Average store revenue of ₹4.7 crore/year (₹38 lakh/month).

  • Online Sales (35%): Sold via houseofrare.com (25%) and marketplaces like Myntra (10%).

  • B2B Exports (Legacy): Radhamani Textiles’ ₹300+ crore export business (Zara, Inditex) funds new collections.

  • Asset-Light Expansion: Franchise models for 30% of stores.

  • Inventory Turnover: 5.2x annually (vs. industry 3.8x) via AI demand forecasting.

Customer Segmentation

  • B2C: Urban professionals (25–40 years) earning ₹10–30 lakh/year.

  • Geographic: 55% South India, 30% North, 15% West/East.

Top Clients & Partnerships

1. Strategic Investors:

  • A91 Partners: 14.17% stake post-2025 funding; expertise in scaling D2C brands.

  • Gruhas (Nikhil Kamath): Backing omnichannel tech stack development.

  • Ravi Modi Family Office: Cross-promotion with Manyavar’s 800+ stores.

2. Key Partnerships:

  • Myntra: Primary online marketplace partner (10% revenue share).

  • UB City Mall: Flagship Bengaluru store drives ₹12 crore/year revenue.

3. Client Concentration Risk:

  • Top 10 stores contribute 22% revenue (down from 35% in 2022), reflecting Tier 2/3 expansion.

Core Products

  • Rare Rabbit (Men’s Wear): Bestsellers are ₹2,499 linen shirts, ₹3,999 tailored blazers.
  • Rareism (Women’s Wear): Hero Product are ₹5,999 silk-blend sarees with detachable blouses. Size-inclusive ranges (XXS–4XL).
  • Rare Ones (Kid's Wear): Pricing ₹799–₹1,999 for school/party wear. Sustainability 100% organic cotton lines.

Future Outlook & Strategic Priorities

1. Growth Drivers

  • Store Expansion: Targeting 200+ stores by 2026, focusing on Rajasthan, Punjab, and Northeast India.

  • International Foray: GCC market entry via Dubai franchise in Q4 2025.

  • Tech Integration: AR virtual try-ons to boost online conversion by 40%.

2. Risks

  • Competitive Pressure: Aditya Birla’s WROGN and TMRW scaling premium casual wear.

  • Commodity Prices: 15–20% EBITDA sensitivity to cotton price fluctuations.

Key People

Akshika Poddar

lavish soni

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$24 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

2

Latest Funding Round

$6 Million, Series B

as of February 17, 2025

Post Money Valuation

$279 Million

as of February 17, 2025

Funding Multiple

11.6

as of February 17, 2025

Investors

A91 Partners

and 2 more

Employee Count

253

Similar Companies

ANNY

Exit Details

N/A

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
February 17, 2025Series B$6 Million$279 Million--A91 Partners
June 28, 2024Series B$24 Million--- A91 Partners, Gruhas, Ravi Modi Family Trust, NKSQUARED

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