Sep 28, 2022
What I Learned From My Most Previous Investment In Luxury Knitwear
In the world of investment, choosing projects that have the potential for exponential growth is the name of the game. But not every brand will achieve success, which is why investors must focus on projects with the greatest chances of success. Garibay Ventures has been able to capture some of that success early on by discovering new projects through funding ventures that give these burgeoning companies the tools they need to explode onto the market.
A perfect example of a brand that was ripe for success is Reuben Oliver, an innovative plant-based fashion brand that Garibay Ventures was introduced to and helped to grow through the Newchip Accelerator program. With the combined power of wise investment and consulting, this high-end fashion brand has become almost an overnight success.
The Road to Investment Riches
Reuben Oliver creates luxury plant-based knitwear handmade by Peruvian artisans, and the quality of work speaks for itself–even the world’s billionaires have taken notice. With crisp, clean silhouettes and top-of-the-line materials, not only will you see countless celebrities sporting this innovative knitwear on social media, but Reuben Oliver has also been featured in the likes of Harper’s Bazaar, Forbes, GQ, Luxury Lifestyle, Hollywood Reporter, and Reader’s Digest.
There is no doubt that Reuben Oliver is growing larger by the day. But how did they get there, and what was the impetus for their newfound achievements?
It should come as no surprise that Reuben Oliver’s success has grown from the Newchip Accelerator program, an investment platform that raises and injects money to help businesses and brands thrive to their fullest financial potential. After having worked one-on-one with billionaires like Mark Cuban, Garibay Ventures has seen first-hand how funds and attention from these successful individuals and groups can help brands explode. Our firm holds itself to a very high standard, hoping to lead the way and become visionaries that aid founders in achieving their dreams. With our talented internal team behind us, we are always on the hunt for new projects to invest in and Reuben Oliver is the perfect case study to demonstrate the true potential for exponential growth.
After going through the Newchip Accelerator program, Reuben Oliver has made some incredible strides. In the first half of 2022, they doubled their entire 2021 revenue, while most other rising fashion brands were struggling to go against strong industry headwinds. Not only that, but they were able to do so with significantly better efficiency than before.
In the second half of 2022, they are not planning to inhibit that growth in any way. In fact, with the talented team behind this upscale clothing line, the brand is strategically planning even more increases in manufacturing efficiency. With this plan in mind, Reuben Oliver is looking to double their first-half of 2022 revenues while introducing new lines and marketing strategies.
Keeping up this momentum is key. But how did Reuben Oliver achieve such quick success?
The Keys to Success
What has been the key to this brand’s success? It is twofold. The first key is wise investment: injecting funds into a business that will use it wisely and in a way that encourages growth. By going through the Newchip Accelerator program, this brand was keyed up for financial success and encouraged to use its fund to grow the brand while also being steered in the right direction by investors like Anthony Garibay.
The second key to Reuben Oliver’s success is less obvious–allowing the brand to speak for itself. With high-end products that consumers are craving in the growing knitwear category, it’s been easy to get the attention of powerful influencers and celebrities. In total, these celebrities represent 400 million followers, all of whom were exposed to the brand through completely unpaid marketing. Not only that, but features in magazines and publications have expanded brand awareness, exposing the public to the unique strength of this rising fashion giant.
Most notably, the brand has gotten the attention of the world’s billionaires, including Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg’s wife has been spotted wearing Reuben Oliver’s clean silhouettes on more than one occasion.
It’s not every day that you get the attention of one of the world’s biggest tech giants, but with a product that speaks for itself, garnering this type of unpaid media attention is helping Reuben Oliver to take even bigger strides when moving forward in the future.
What’s Next for Reuben Oliver?
It’s obvious that this brand is forging a path for itself–but where will it go next? Smart investment means planning for the future’s eminent growth, and one way we have been able to help this brand is by always thinking of the future. Soon, Reuben Oliver will be rolling out two new lines, both as sustainably and ethically made as their previous offerings. The Recycled Denim capsule is already making waves, and at the start of next year, their Seaweed capsule collection is poised to do the same.
When it comes to investing, picking the perfect project can sometimes be a difficult task. However, it’s clear that this high-end fashion brand’s future is bright, thanks in part to the Newchip Accelerator program, where Garibay Ventures was lucky enough to be introduced to them. Our firm is always on the hunt for innovative brands that are leading the way, and Reuben Oliver is the perfect example of that.
Starting a brand is never easy, but with the combined powers of wise investment and a product that attracts the high-end consumer, there’s no limit to the exponential growth that can happen when the timing is right.
