Failed 2024

    Allbirds

    Sustainable sneakers were a niche that couldn't support a $4B public company. Nike copies the concept, game over.

    Founded → Closed

    2015 → 2024

    Funding Raised

    $202M

    Industry

    E-commerce/DTC

    Country

    USA

    IdeaProof AI Failure Score

    58/100
    Market Fit RiskBurn Rate RiskFounder Risk
    Market Fit Risk
    50
    Burn Rate Risk
    65
    Founder Risk
    20

    Full Analysis

    Allbirds made sustainable wool sneakers and IPO'd at a $4B valuation. But the DTC shoe market proved intensely competitive — Nike, Adidas, and dozens of startups offered similar sustainable options. Allbirds' stock collapsed 97% from its IPO peak. The company delisted from NASDAQ in 2024 and is trying to survive as a smaller, private company.

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