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Stitch Fix Raises $12 Million In Series B Funding

By TechTaffy Desk

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Personal styling and shopping service Stitch Fix has raised $12 million in a Series B round of funding, led by Benchmark Capital.

Founded in 2011, Stitch Fix lets users try clothing and accessories at home. The items are selected by trained stylists as well as proprietary algorithms, using a style profile filled in by shoppers.

[Image courtesy: Stitch Fix]

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