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The Female Athlete
AddedMar 20, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
The Female Athlete

The Female Athlete

Leading female athlete retailer in Westport, CT, offering specialized products and information for female athletes nationwide.

HQ
Westport, CT, US
Founded
1996
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When the The Female Athlete was born almost four years ago, we didn't know that the Women's World Cup would create feverish interest worldwide. We didn't know that the WNBA would thrive so gloriously. We could not foresee that women's professional softball would prosper. All we knew was that our evenings and weekends were happily dominated by our four daughters athletic pursuits, and we could not find the female specific athletic products that their bodies and interest demanded. Your response to our first five catalogs tells us that you heartily agree. That is why this fall we are shipping 1.3 million catalogs to female athletes nationwide with 20 million on the way in four separate catalogs next year.

That is why our website, thefemaleathlete.com, is the internet leader in female specific athletic products and a great source of information about female sports, too. That is why Julie Foudy, Women's World Cup co-captain has joined our company as an advisor and spokeswoman, and why Dick Schaap, noted sports journalist and longtime Women's Sports Foundation supporter has joined our Board of Directors. We are all part of Team TFA, here to serve you, the female athlete, and your mom, dad, and coach. When you join Team TFA, at our website, you discover not only the best products but also the most up-to-date information on female athletics. You also get a forum to tell us what you think about current teams, sports topics, and products.

The Female Athlete - Quick Facts

When was The Female Athlete founded?

The Female Athlete was founded in 1996.

Where is The Female Athlete's headquarters located?

The Female Athlete's headquarters is located in Westport, CT, US.

When was The Female Athlete's last funding round?

The Female Athlete's most recent funding round was for $4.8M (USD) in December 1999.

How much has The Female Athlete raised to-date?

As of Dec 14, 1999, The Female Athlete has raised a total of $4.8M (USD).

How many employees does The Female Athlete have?

The Female Athlete has 25 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

The Female Athlete - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Ecommerce
  • SaaS
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Athletic Apparel
Tags
  • Retail
NAICS
  • 459110Sporting Goods Retailers
  • 450000Retail Trade
  • 459000Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
  • 459100Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers
SIC
  • 5940Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
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NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 458000Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
SIC
  • 5600Apparel And Accessory Stores