New York, NY - Solgaard, the sustainable travel gear brand behind the Shore-Tex® fabric and more than $200 million in lifetime revenue, has launched a Regulation CF equity offering open to investors and customers. The round is live now at invest.solgaard.co.
To mark the opening, founder Adrian Solgaard will host an investor webinar, giving prospective shareholders a direct line to the team, the financials, and the plan for the future.
A Track Record Most Brands Can't Touch
Solgaard has been building with its community since 2016. Across six Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns, more than 20,000 backers have put $4.1 million into the brand's products and growth. The 877 investors who participated in Solgaard's 2021 equity round on StartEngine have seen the paper valuation of their stake increase 6x — from a $24 million company valuation to $150 million today.
That growth happened before the company had a former TUMI president running operations, a new supply chain in place, and a five-year plan that has a goal of $200 million in annual revenue.
Over the same period, Solgaard crossed $200 million in total revenue and shipped more than one million products to over 500,000 customers worldwide.
New Leadership. New Scale.
Earlier this year, Solgaard brought on Rob Cooper as President. Cooper most recently served as CEO of Travelpro and previously as President of TUMI, where he led global operations across two of the most recognized brands in the category.
He was drawn to Solgaard’s unique combination of purpose driven branding and differentiated product innovation, including award winning, patented designs. The Carry-On Closet® alone has earned 10+ design awards and carries protected IP. So does the Lifepack® and Shore-Tex® fabric.
"We're scaling what's already working," said Adrian Solgaard. "Rob's experience at TUMI means we're going into our next chapter with the operational muscle to match our ambitions."
What the Capital Is For
Solgaard's five-year target is $200 million in annual revenue. The roadmap to get there includes: new product lines, sales channels expansion, direct-to-consumer retail stores, expanded wholesale distribution, and international market growth.
Shore-Tex®, one of Solgaard's proprietary fabrics, is made from 100% recycled materials and engineered to outperform virgin polyester — 87% less water, 58% fewer emissions, 90% fewer chemicals per ton produced.
Perks for Investors
Shareholders gain access to Solgaard's inner circle: a private community, pre-release product previews, early access to new launches, and investor-only pricing. The community is planned to launch in summer 2026.
Join the Webinar
The webinar is free and live. Join the conversation on April 21st at 2:00 p.m. (ET). Adrian will be taking questions in real time. This is a direct line to the founder, not a pre-recorded pitch.
April 21st, 2:00 p.m. (ET). Reserve your spot now.
The offering is open for a limited time. Potential investors are encouraged to review all official materials on the offering page before making any investment decision.
Media Contacts:
Solgaard (press@solgaard.co)
Digital Niche Agency / Abigail Kehr (akehr@digitalnicheagency.com)
About Solgard:
A design-driven brand using business as a force for good. Solgaard's premium luggage and accessories collection is crafted through sustainable innovation. Pioneers of utilizing recycled materials in its fabrics and travel gear, in cooperation with the Solgaard-Nyx Foundation and its network of plastic collection impact partners, Solgaard cleans up an estimated 6 lbs. of ocean-bound plastic from coastal communities with every purchase. Relentless in his pursuit to create an economic engine for good, Norwegian Canadian entrepreneur and designer, Adrian Solgaard, founded Solgaard in 2016. Solgaard is B Corp Certified. Solgaard is currently raising its next round at invest.solgaard.co.
Solgaard has reserved the ticker symbol “SGRD” with Nasdaq. Ticker reservation is an administrative step only and does not imply that the Company will pursue or complete a public offering, nor does it reflect any review or approval by Nasdaq. While the Company may consider a public offering in the future, any such decision would be subject to market conditions, regulatory considerations, and internal factors, and there can be no assurance that an initial public offering will occur.
