The Black Tux

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-12%

est. 2Y upside i

E-CommerceSeries C

Rank

#2585

Sector

E-commerce, Fashion Rental

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

The Black Tux is a profitable, growing formalwear company, but the equity offer carries significant downside due to a stale valuation and high preference stack.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Bull (25%)+51%

If multiple holds at 3.0x on $59.1M revenue, valuation reaches $177M, up 51%. Driver: sustained profitable growth and potential acquisition interest.

Base (50%)+1%

Multiple compresses to 2.0x, in line with public comps, yielding $118M valuation, essentially flat. Reflects maturing growth.

Bear (25%)-100%

Multiple compresses to 1.0x, valuation drops to $59M, below the $68.6M liquidation preference, rendering common stock worthless.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Funding Intensity

59%

Total funding of $68.6M represents 58.5% of current valuation, meaning common stock is deep underwater in a downside scenario.

Dilution Risk

low

Company is profitable and likely cash-flow positive, reducing need for further dilutive financing.

Secondary Liquidity

none

No secondary market activity reported.

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Operations — 1 role

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Talent & People — 1 role

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View all 19 open roles at The Black Tux →

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on The Black Tux's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

1
“How do you plan to compete with Men's Wearhouse's new online rental offerings?”
2
“What is your strategy for expanding beyond weddings into other events?”
3
“Given the high preference overhang, what is the board's plan for liquidity events?”

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