Jack Archer

Jack Archer

Direct-to-consumer menswear brand and aggregator

Overview

Jack Archer is a direct-to-consumer menswear label focused on versatile, technical athleisure built around its Jetsetter pants. The company rebranded after previously acquiring and operating a portfolio of Shopify-based brands, and now concentrates on selling one core product line designed for work, travel, and everyday wear, using high-end fabrics, comfort, and fit. Its business model shifted from running a portfolio of acquired brands to building a cohesive brand with a clear product strategy under Emma Crepeau’s leadership. The goal is to grow the Jack Archer brand into a sustainable, scalable DTC business by delivering practical, well-made menswear that blends performance fabrics with everyday style.

About Jack Archer

Simplify's Rating
Why Jack Archer is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Goods

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$152M

Headquarters

Miami, Florida

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Alex Rodriguez invested September 9, 2026, expanding Jack Archer's credibility and reach.
  • CNBC reported triple-digit net sales growth year-to-date and strong repeat rates.
  • Jack Archer plans a fourth-quarter relaunch, leveraging Jetsetter pants and newer shorts.

What critics are saying

  • OpenStore's valuation fell from nearly $1 billion to $50 million in July 2025.
  • OpenStore laid off staff, shut 40-plus stores, and liquidated inventory through 2026.
  • If the Q4 relaunch stalls, Jack Archer remains a lone brand inside a damaged shell.

What makes Jack Archer unique

  • Jack Archer sells technical menswear around Jetsetter pants, not generic basics.
  • Emma Crepeau brings Rhone growth playbook from a premium performance-apparel operator.
  • OpenStore's acquisition history gave Jack Archer a buyer-tested customer and merchandising dataset.

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Funding

Total Funding

$152M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$15M
Jack Archer
$40M
Figma
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Fertility Treatment Support

Meal Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-35%

1 year growth

-90%

2 year growth

-37%
PR Newswire
Sep 9th, 2026
MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez backs menswear brand Jack Archer in $1B portfolio expansion

MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez has invested in Jack Archer, a menswear brand focused on versatile, technical clothing for men. The brand, which has dressed over 400,000 customers, is known for its Jetsetter Tech Pant and combines style with practical performance. Rodriguez leads A-Rod Corp, which manages investments across more than 40 companies valued at over $1 billion. He said Jack Archer has "a strong product, a clear customer and a team that knows where it wants to go." Jack Archer CEO Emma Crepeau said Rodriguez "embodies the guy we design for: ambitious, driven and always thinking about what's next." The investment comes as the brand expands its product range and customer base whilst maintaining its focus on simplified, functional menswear essentials.

CNBC
Aug 8th, 2025
OpenStore's demise marks endgame for once-booming e-commerce aggregator market

The dramatic downsizing to a single brand comes as OpenStore in recent weeks raised a $15 million funding round that valued the company at just $50 million, a fraction of its previous $1 billion valuation, CNBC has confirmed.

Bloomberg
Jul 25th, 2025
E-Commerce Startup OpenStore Cuts Valuation By 95%, Taps New CEO

E-commerce startup OpenStore is slashing its valuation from nearly $1 billion to just $50 million in a new round of funding as it prepares to narrow its focus to building up menswear brand Jack Archer.

Intelligence360 News
Jan 23rd, 2025
Openstore To Spend $5 Million To Occupy 113,000 Square Feet Of Space In Kansas City Missouri.

OpenStore to spend $5 Million to occupy 113,000 square feet of space in Kansas City Missouri. OpenStore to spend $5 Million to occupy 113,000 square feet of space in Kansas City Missouri.Kansas City, Missouri — According to state and local development sources, OpenStore plans to invest $5,000,000.00 to build out 113,000 square feet of new space in Kansas City. The company plans to occupy the new space in Kansas City, on or about June 1, 2025. According to the company website OpenStore is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs and shoppers to find something new. We give entrepreneurs the simplest way to sell their e-commerce businesses and receive liquidity. Weve paid millions of dollars to entrepreneurs all over the country, freeing them up to start new companies, spend time with family, or take a well-deserved break

Transport Topics
Dec 23rd, 2024
OpenStore Invests $5 Million in Kansas City Fulfillment Hub

OpenStore invests $5 million in Kansas City fulfillment hub.

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