Blue Nile
AcquiredThe original online jeweler for diamonds and fine jewelry
Seattle, United States · Founded 1999
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
- Employees
- 501–1000
- Founded
- 1999
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- bluenile.com
- Last Round
- Series BJul 2001
- Rounds
- 3
- Acquisition Date
- Aug 2022
About
Blue Nile is the original online diamond and fine jewelry retailer, founded in Seattle in 1999 with the mission of disrupting the traditional jewelry industry through transparency, education, and direct-to-consumer pricing. The company offers an extensive selection of GIA-certified loose diamonds, engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewelry across gold, platinum, and other metals. Customers can design custom rings through its interactive Creative Studio tool. Blue Nile was acquired by Bain Capital in 2017 and subsequently by Signet Jewelers in 2022, and currently operates both its e-commerce platform and physical showroom locations across the United States.
Summary
Blue Nile is an E-Commerce company based in Seattle, United States, founded in 1999. Its most recent funding was a Series B round in Jul 2001. Investors include Kleiner Perkins, Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street LLC.
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Funding History
Aug 2022
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Funding: Seed through Series B. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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