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Stio

Direct-to-consumer outdoor apparel for mountain life

Overview

Stio designs, manufactures, and sells functional outdoor apparel for men, women, and children, including jackets, pants, shirts, footwear, bags, and accessories for skiing, hiking, and everyday wear. It sells mainly through its website and Mountain Studios stores, using a direct-to-consumer model and products built for mountain life with performance fabrics and recycled or repurposed fibers. The brand differentiates itself with an authentic Jackson Hole lifestyle and hands-on founder involvement, maintaining a close customer connection and focusing on sustainable materials rather than wholesale. Its goals are to grow its direct-to-consumer business, expand its presence in mountain and gateway communities, and reach a multi-million revenue milestone while broadening offerings for families.

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About Stio

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

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingDesignConsumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$42.6M

Headquarters

Jackson, WY

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Stio crossed $100 million sales in 2026, validating its omnichannel model.
  • Seven regional sales agencies, named May 15, 2026, widen wholesale reach.
  • Jackson flagship development for summer 2027 and Europe expansion extend growth runway.

What critics are saying

  • Arc'teryx, Patagonia, and REI crowd premium shelves, squeezing Stio's pricing power.
  • International Europe expansion starts in 2026, risking execution misses and brand dilution.
  • If Jackson authenticity weakens, Stio becomes another small outdoor label and loses relevance.

What makes Stio unique

  • Stephen Sullivan built Stio around Jackson Hole authenticity and mountain-tested product feedback.
  • Fifteen Mountain Studios create direct customer relationships in mountain and gateway communities.
  • Technical apparel plus lifestyle bags and footwear position Stio beyond pure skiwear.

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Funding

Total Funding

$42.6M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
COOL HUNTING
Oct 16th, 2026
Women's Hometown Down SE jacket.

Women's Hometown Down SE jacket. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Jackson, Wyoming-based Stio released a limited edition of its best-selling Hometown Down Jacket in a denim print that brings a fresh point of view to the season. It has everything you love about the classic jacket like an easy fit, a responsibly-sourced 800-fill ALLIED Feather water-repellent goose down and printed Illume Sire fabric, all with a Mountain West-inspired twist. The handwarmer pockets, adjustable hood and interior pockets make it an easy-to-wear winter jacket on and off the slopes. Added: October 2026 Gift Guides This product is sold by Stio AD SLOT: buy_incontent AD SLOT CONTEXT: incontent This placeholder is removed when the ad slot is configured.

SGB Media
Sep 17th, 2026
Stio plots international expansion.

Stio plots international expansion. September 17, 2026 Jackson, Wyoming-based outdoor apparel brand Stio has outlined its first major international expansion roadmap, with an initial focus on establishing e-commerce and premium retail touch points across Europe. As part of the push, Stio in April hired Andy Hughes as its first director of international. Hughes was most recently GM, Run Fast. Eat Slow. Previous roles include GM & VP of sales, Puffin Drinkwear; VP/head of Global Sales & Operations, Bern Unlimited; and senior international sales manager, Asia Pacific and Latin America, Hydro Flask. The expansion comes as Stio's annual sales recently crossed $100 million for the first time, reportedly driven by North American wholesale distribution, the opening of15 company-owned retail locations and e-commerce. "Stio is supported by a community of people who share a deep connection to the outdoors, and we're incredibly proud of the loyal following we've built among those who believe our mountain perspective makes a difference," said Stephen "Sulli" Sullivan, founder and CEO, Stio. "We've stayed true to our roots: creating products that blend technical function with mountain style, made ethically, responsibly and sustainably." Image courtesy Stio

SGB Media
May 15th, 2026
Stio hires seven regional sales agencies; Costigan named NSM wholesale.

Stio hires seven regional sales agencies; Costigan named NSM wholesale. May 15, 2026 Stio, the outdoor lifestyle brand based in Jackson, Wyoming, appointed seven regional sales agencies across the U.S. to better support its wholesale partners. "This is one of the most important strategic investments we've made in the future of our wholesale business," said Stephen Sullivan, CEO, Stio. "We took the time to identify partners who not only understand the outdoor and ski retail landscape, but who also share our long-term vision for the brand. We're incredibly excited about the team we've assembled and the opportunity ahead." Stio's newly appointed agency partners include: * Northeast: Vert Outdoors * Rockies: Cordillera Sales * South: High Plains Sales and Marketing * West: Three Saints Outdoor * Northwest: Yukon Trading Company * Midwest: Kozy Outdoors * Southeast: The Bunker "These agencies bring exceptional regional expertise, strong retailer relationships, and a high level of professionalism to our wholesale organization," said Alex Brown, vice president of B2B, Stio. "Together, we're building a more scalable and service-oriented sales infrastructure that positions Stio for long-term success in key markets across the country. With more reps in the field, we're excited to double down on retail partner staff education and elevate the consumer experience in the wholesale channel." In conjunction with the expanded wholesale strategy, Stio also promoted Kevin Costigan to national sales manager of wholesale. Costigan, who has been with the brand for five years, played a key role in leading the transition and will oversee continued expansion within the independent specialty retail channel. Stio has retail stores in Jackson and Teton Village, WY; Boulder, Breckenridge, Castle Rock, Steamboat Springs, and Vail, CO; Boise, ID; Freeport, MN; Boston, MA; Bozeman, MT; Bend, OR; Park City, UT, and Stowe, VT. Image courtesy Stio

SGB Media
May 1st, 2025
Stio Promotes Four Employees, Hires an Associate Creative Director

Liz Barrett, who joined Stio in 2015 as marketing manager and became brand director three years later, has been named senior director of brand marketing.

Backpackers.com
Mar 11th, 2025
Stio Lands at REI Co-op: Outdoor Apparel for Any Adventure

Stio has arrived at REI Co-op!

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