*St Louis Magazine/Arch Apparel*
Arch Apparel investment opportunity is now open to the public as the popular St. Louis-based clothing brand seeks to raise funding directly from the local community. Through a new campaign on the WeFunder platform, Arch Apparel is inviting individuals to invest in exchange for future equity, contingent upon the company reaching a $5 million valuation.
This community-driven fundraising effort is part of the company’s broader growth strategy. Funds raised will go toward improving inventory management, expanding marketing capabilities, and hiring new staff—areas where the business has faced challenges. Owner Aaron Park explained that the brand has been “treading water” due to limited resources, preventing them from maximizing key opportunities like fully stocking their Ballpark Village flagship store on game days.
By opening investment to the St. Louis community, Arch Apparel hopes to build a stronger connection with its local base and give supporters a chance to share in the brand’s success. The minimum investment is $100. Participants will receive a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), which grants them rights to equity in the event of a future funding round or when the company reaches its $5 million valuation milestone.
This move reflects a growing trend among regional businesses to leverage community equity crowdfunding as a tool for sustainable growth while deepening local ties.
Content for this summary was derived from St Louis Magazine
