Avoli, a Portland-based athletic brand focused on the performance needs of women and girl volleyball athletes, has closed a $2.1 million funding round.
The round included contributions from Ho Nam, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Altos Ventures; Blythe Jack, former Managing Director at TSG Consumer Partners and Rosewood Capital; and Pete Saperstone, Partner at Greycroft Partners.
The funds will be used for growth initiatives such as new strategic hires, increased brand marketing, and expanding the availability of Avoli’s footwear.
Founded in 2023, Avoli designs volleyball footwear, apparel, and equipment tailored specifically for women and girl athletes, aiming to meet their needs on the court and celebrate the culture of volleyball.
Avoli has partnered with leading sports retailer SCHEELS to exclusively sell its footwear in select stores across the United States. A variety of colorways of the Avoli VOL I and Avoli VOL II are now available at SCHEELS locations in Billings, MT; Boise, ID; Eden Prairie, MN; Johnstown, CO; Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE; Overland Park, KS; and The Colony, TX (Dallas).
