Poshmark IPO: From Series A to Public Markets with Manish Chandra & Navin Chaddha

Poshmark's Journey: From Startup to Public Company

Over the past ten years, Poshmark has experienced significant growth. Established in 2011, this social fashion marketplace has secured over $150 million in funding and is now publicly traded.

Early Investment and Vision

Prior to its widespread success, Navin Chaddha of Mayfield recognized Poshmark’s potential, spearheading the company’s Series A funding round.

Extra Crunch Live: An Exclusive Discussion

Our upcoming episode of Extra Crunch Live will feature a conversation with Chaddha and Manish Chandra, Poshmark’s founder and CEO, focusing on the transition from Series A funding to becoming a public company. Registration details can be found at the end of this article.

Manish Chandra: A Multifaceted Leader

Chandra possesses a diverse skillset, holding degrees in marketing, business, and computer science. He is a seasoned entrepreneur, having previously sold his company, Kaboodle, to Hearst in 2007.

The launch of the iPhone sparked his vision regarding evolving consumer habits, creating a fertile ground for a platform like Poshmark to flourish. What appears clear now was remarkably prescient at the time.

Navin Chaddha: A Venture Capital Success Story

Chaddha’s insight was not overlooked. He currently leads Mayfield, a firm managing $2.5 billion in assets.

Throughout his venture capital career, he has invested in 50 companies, with 17 achieving initial public offerings and 24 being acquired. This consistent success has earned him 12 appearances on the Forbes Midas list.

Adapting for Long-Term Success

We will explore with Chandra and Chaddha the fundraising process, from initial stages to growth and beyond. Crucially, we’ll discuss how companies must evolve to sustain success over time.

Pitch Deck Feedback

Chandra and Chaddha will also provide live feedback on pitch decks submitted by audience members. This offers a unique opportunity to refine your deck with guidance from an experienced founder and investor. Submit your deck for potential inclusion in the show using this link.

Free Access to This Episode

This episode of Extra Crunch Live will be offered free to the public. Registration is required to attend the live event.

Access to the recorded content remains exclusive to Extra Crunch members. EC members have full access to the entire Extra Crunch Live content library here.