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Leesa Sleep

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Leesa Sleep, LLC (commonly known as Leesa) is an American direct-to-consumer mattress company in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was founded in 2014.[1] The company sells foam and hybrid mattresses, bedding and sleep accessories primarily through its website and through retail partners. [2][3]

Founded by David Wolfe and Jamie Diamonstein, the company launched its first product in early 2015. Leesa raised $36.2 million in venture capital across multiple funding rounds before being acquired by 3Z Brands in March 2023.[4]

In 2026, Leesa introduced a biofoam material into the construction of their mattresses. This replaced petroleum based foam with plant-based polyol foams, in an effect to use more eco-conscious materials into the construction of their mattresses. This foam is USDA BioPreferred certified.[5]

Business Model

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Leesa was established as a direct-to-consumer (DTC) company, selling mattresses exclusively online. The company later expanded into physical retail through strategic partnerships. West Elm became Leesa's exclusive brick-and-mortar mattress partner in 2016, replacing Casper, which had previously held the partnership. [6] A subsequent online partnership with Pottery Barn extended Leesa's reach within the broader William-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio.[7]

Acquisition by 3Z Brands (2023)

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On March 15, 2023, Leesa was acquired by 3Z Brands, a vertically integrated multi-brad mattress company that also owns Helix Sleep, Birch Living, Brooklyn Bedding and Bear mattress. Following the acquisition, Leesa's manufacturing was consolidated at 3Z's facility in Glendale, Arizona. [8]

References

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  1. ↑ "Leesa Sleep - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations". CB Insights. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ Griffith, Erin. "The hottest new startup category is ...mattresses?". Fortune. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "About the Leesa Story". www.leesa.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ LLC, Leesa Sleep. "Leesa Sleep Raises $23M [Series B] to Continue Disruption Within the Mattress Industry with a Vow to Help Eradicate Homelessness". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Your sleep is going green — Leesa is overhauling its entire mattress lineup with eco-friendly 'GreenFlex foam' and it's a must for cleaner sleep and the planet". Tom's Guide. June 25, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  6. ↑ "West Elm parts with Casper, signs new deal wth Leesa | Retail Dive". www.retaildive.com. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  7. ↑ Buhr, Sarah (December 6, 2017). "Leesa mattresses are now in Pottery Barn". TechCrunch. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ Bedding, Brooklyn. "3Z Brands Announces Acquisition of Leesa Sleep". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.