FIGS (apparel)

FIGS is an American online medical apparel retailer based in Los Angeles, California. The company primarily sells scrubs that come in a variety of colors and styles. It was founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear who both serve as co-CEOs.

History
FIGS was founded by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear in Los Angeles, California in 2013. In July 2013, the company raised $2 million in seed funding from an investor group that included 500 Startups, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Karlin Ventures, and shoe manufacturer, Crocs. The company maintains an office in the Los Angeles area. In December 2015, FIGS was selected to join the Endeavor network, a startup accelerator and mentorship program. In May 2016, the company raised $5 million in a series A round of funding led by Campfire Capital and including Irving Place Capital and previous investors. In January 2018, the company raised $65 million in a funding round led by Tulco, a holding company owned by film executive, Thomas Tull. Tull, who had previously owned a small stake in the company, became a majority owner of FIGS at that time.

Operation
FIGS sells scrubs and other associated medical apparel for medical professionals, including nurses and nurse practitioners. The apparel comes in a variety of different colors and styles, including V-neck tops, button-down tops, and jogger pants. The outfits use material that is stain repellent and odor resistant with four-way stretch and pockets. FIGS also operates the Threads for Threads program which donates sets of scrubs to countries with limited access to medical apparel and accessories.