The Mercer Club YC Application
The Mercer Club went through Y Combinator in the Winter 2020 batch as a Consumer company. Below: what the company does, who founded it, and its application to YC, reconstructed question by question in the real YC form.
- YC batch
- Winter 2020
- Industry
- ConsumerApparel and Cosmetics
- Team size
- 2
- Status
- Inactive
- Launched
- 2020
Founders
Travis EzidiegwuFounder
Chike AchebeFounder
Tyreek GriffithFounder
What The Mercer Club does
The Mercer Club is e-commerce's first-ever men’s rental service offering luxury and streetwear fashions at affordable pricing - think of it as Rent the Runway for men. Founded on the principle that fashion should be affordable and accessible, The Mercer Club aims to deliver an assortment of clothing, shoes and accessories to fulfill all a man's wardrobe needs, helping them stay on trend while considering their budget. Customers can rent pieces from well-known streetwear brands such as Yeezy, Nike and Supreme or luxury designers such as Gucci, Margiela, Acne and Balenciaga for as little as $25 a day or a monthly subscription for $75 a month. With the subscription plan, renters get 2 items at a time and swap out each week for another set of 2 items. The process is seamless from beginning to end - after placing an order, items arrive in 2-3 days in a custom box with a prepaid return shipping label. Our specialized team takes care of any laundering on your behalf and minor wear and tear is covered by us.
The Mercer Club's YC application, reconstructed
Y Combinator application
The Mercer Club, Winter 2020 batch. The real form questions, answered from public data.
- Founders2
- Company7
- Progress7
- Idea4
- Equity3
- Curious2
- Batch Preference1
Company
The Mercer Club
Men's luxury and streetwear rental service
We built a subscription rental service for men's luxury and streetwear fashion. Customers get curated outfits from brands like Yeezy, Gucci, and Supreme delivered to their door, rent items starting at $25 per day, or subscribe monthly to keep swapping items every week, all with laundering and wear-and-tear handled by us.
We live and work in New York, NY, and would base the company here after YC as well.
New York is where our target customers are and where we manage both inventory and logistics. Being here lets us work hands-on with fashion brands and maintain close control over inventory and quality.
21 more answers in the full application
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the real The Mercer Club YC application?
No. Y Combinator keeps submitted applications private. This is a reconstruction: the real YC form questions, answered from The Mercer Club's public data (launch notes, founder backgrounds, product description). It shows how a company like The Mercer Club would present itself to YC, not the text they submitted.
What YC batch was The Mercer Club in?
The Mercer Club was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2020 batch.
Who founded The Mercer Club?
The Mercer Club was founded by Travis Ezidiegwu, Chike Achebe, Tyreek Griffith.
What does The Mercer Club do?
The Mercer Club is a subscription service that allows men to rent…
How do I read the full reconstructed application?
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