Quad operates an online marketplace that enables users to buy, sell, rent, and resell clothing and accessories through curated collections and campus event drops. The platform connects individual sellers with shoppers nationwide, handling transactions and offering shipping logistics. Revenue is generated via commission fees on each sale or rental processed through the site.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Consumers seeking sustainable fashion often face limited access to high‑quality resale and rental options, while individual sellers lack a streamlined platform to list, manage, and ship items nationwide. This fragmentation hampers both eco‑friendly purchasing and efficient closet monetization.
Solution
Quad operates a cloud‑based marketplace that aggregates resale, rental, and closet‑sharing listings in a single storefront. Shoppers can browse curated collections, campus‑event drops, or individual seller inventories and choose to buy or rent items with just a few clicks. An integrated seller dashboard automates inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and nationwide shipping, while in‑store same‑day pickup is available for local customers. The platform handles payment processing, dry‑cleaning logistics for rentals, and enforces a transparent fee structure, enabling a seamless, sustainable fashion experience for both buyers and lenders.
Target Audience
Primary users are fashion‑savvy consumers who prioritize sustainable purchasing, as well as individual closet owners and small sellers looking to monetize their apparel through resale or rental.
Features
- Unified marketplace supporting both purchase and rental transactions across all apparel categories.
- Seller dashboard with real‑time inventory management, order routing, and analytics.
- Curated seasonal collections and campus‑event “drops” to surface trending styles.
- Same‑day in‑store pickup option plus nationwide shipping via integrated logistics partners.
- Automated dry‑cleaning and turnaround workflow for rented garments, ensuring quality control.
- Secure, multi‑method payment processing (credit cards, PayPal, Apple/Google Pay) with PCI‑compliant encryption.
- Transparent commission model: 20% of each transaction retained by Quad, with 80% earnings paid to lenders.
- Late‑fee enforcement ($15 first day, $5 per additional day) to maintain rental schedule integrity.