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Eleven James was founded in 2013 by Randy Brandoff, former [[NetJets]] CMO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241138|title=Time Waits for No Man With This Watch-Rental Startup|first=Geoff|last=Weiss|date=Dec 19, 2014}}</ref> Brandoff also helped to launch Tequila Avion, a leading spirits brand made popular by the HBO series “Entourage,” where he was a co-founder and principal prior to the company’s sale to Pernod Ricard in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevenjames.com/about|title=About The Company}}</ref> The company's name itself is a reference to the man whom Brandoff calls the prototypical Eleven James member: James Bond, the spy who's always equipped with gadgets.<ref name="auto2"/> Since launching Eleven James in 2014, the company raised $6.72 million in a Series A investment.<ref name="auto2"/> As of January 2017, Eleven James raised $30 million of additional capital.<ref name="auto"/> To date, Eleven James has secured $38.12 million in funding from both private investors and corporations including [[BoxGroup]], [[Kenny Dichter]], and Jason Saltzman.<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/12/02/eleven-james-is-a-new-startup-that-lets-you-rent-your-wrist-wear/|title=Eleven James Is A New Startup That Lets You Rent Your Wrist Wear|first=John|last=Biggs}}</ref> |
Eleven James was founded in 2013 by Randy Brandoff, former [[NetJets]] CMO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241138|title=Time Waits for No Man With This Watch-Rental Startup|first=Geoff|last=Weiss|date=Dec 19, 2014}}</ref> Brandoff also helped to launch Tequila Avion, a leading spirits brand made popular by the HBO series “Entourage,” where he was a co-founder and principal prior to the company’s sale to Pernod Ricard in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevenjames.com/about|title=About The Company}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The company's name itself is a reference to the man whom Brandoff calls the prototypical Eleven James member: James Bond, the spy who's always equipped with gadgets.<ref name="auto2"/> Since launching Eleven James in 2014, the company raised $6.72 million in a Series A investment.<ref name="auto2"/> As of January 2017, Eleven James raised $30 million of additional capital.<ref name="auto"/> To date, Eleven James has secured $38.12 million in funding from both private investors and corporations including [[BoxGroup]], [[Kenny Dichter]], and Jason Saltzman.<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/12/02/eleven-james-is-a-new-startup-that-lets-you-rent-your-wrist-wear/|title=Eleven James Is A New Startup That Lets You Rent Your Wrist Wear|first=John|last=Biggs}}</ref> |
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| Industry | Retail |
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| Founded | New York, New York, 2013 |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Olivier Reza - CEO |
| Products | Watches |
| Website | www.elevenjames.com |
Eleven James was an online subscription rental service for luxury watches.[1] It was founded in 2013 in New York City and offers both men's and women's timepieces.[2] Members paid a flat monthly subscription.[3] which provides them access to a diverse collection of watch brands and styles.[4] The service shutdown in August 2018 due to financing issues.[5]
Eleven James offered vintage watch styles as well as popular luxury brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Breitling and more.[6] Eleven James was often referred to as the "Netflix of watches" due to their subscription model which operated much like the disc rental plans from Netflix.[7]
History
Eleven James was founded in 2013 by Randy Brandoff, former NetJets CMO.[8] Brandoff also helped to launch Tequila Avion, a leading spirits brand made popular by the HBO series “Entourage,” where he was a co-founder and principal prior to the company’s sale to Pernod Ricard in 2014.[9] The company's name itself is a reference to the man whom Brandoff calls the prototypical Eleven James member: James Bond, the spy who's always equipped with gadgets.[6] Since launching Eleven James in 2014, the company raised $6.72 million in a Series A investment.[6] As of January 2017, Eleven James raised $30 million of additional capital.[2] To date, Eleven James has secured $38.12 million in funding from both private investors and corporations including BoxGroup, Kenny Dichter, and Jason Saltzman.[4][10]
References
- ^ Adams, Ariel. "Eleven James, The 'Netflix Of Luxury Watches,' Adds New $149 Per Month Option".
- ^ a b "This NYC Startup Just Raised $10M to Bring Luxury Watches To You - AlleyWatch". Jan 18, 2017.
- ^ Olson, Nancy. "Eleven James Caters To Women And Their Watches".
- ^ a b "Eleven James". CrunchBase.
- ^ "Business News: What Actually Happened To Eleven James?". HODINKEE. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
- ^ a b c "This startup has raised $8 million to be the Netflix of luxury watches".
- ^ Adams, Ariel. "Eleven James, The 'Netflix Of Luxury Watches,' Adds New $149 Per Month Option".
- ^ Weiss, Geoff (Dec 19, 2014). "Time Waits for No Man With This Watch-Rental Startup".
- ^ "About The Company".[permanent dead link]
- ^ Biggs, John. "Eleven James Is A New Startup That Lets You Rent Your Wrist Wear".
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