How Two Roommates Built a $27.6M Waterproof Bag Business
February 28th, 2025
Founded By
Heather Aiu
Monthly Revenue
$2.3M
Starting Costs
$4K
Days To Build
180
Founders
2
Employees
121 (est.)
Monthly Traffic
0
Profitable
Yes
Days To Build
180
Year Started
2014
Customer
B2B & B2C
Revenue Per Visitor
$Inf
Who is Heather Aiu?
Aloha Collection was founded by Heather Aiu, a Kauaʻi native, and Rachael Leinaʻala Soares, a former flight attendant, who were inspired by their shared love of travel and adventure to create splash-proof bags.
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5 articles · 1 podcast
sdvoyager.com
Article
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2022
Meet Heather Aiu & Rachael Soares of ALOHA Collection
Today we’d like to introduce you to Heather Aiu & Rachael Soares. Them and their team share their story with us below: In 2009, a vacant ...
aloha-collection.com
Article
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2021
Aloha Collection: Journey Through Time
Travel is our inspiration, the beach is our home.
VISION: To build an International 'Ohana, one bag at time.
MISSION: To encourage tr...
entrepreneur.com
Article
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2024
This Former Flight Attendant and Her Roommate Started a Side Hustle With Just $2,000 Each. Then It Earned Them Nearly $600,000 — and Counting.
Rachael Leinaʻala Soares and Heather Aiu co-founded ALOHA Collection in 2014, inspired by a "wet bikini" and "sweaty yoga gear." This art...
aloha-collection.com
Article
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2021
Five Years of ALOHA
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau ALOHA Collection!
Humble Beginnings
Ten years ago, fate (aka Craigslist) brought two friends together. Five years ...
growjo.com
Article
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2021
ALOHA Collection Revenue and Competitors
ALOHA Collection Revenue and Competitors
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Encinitas, CA
Location
N/A
Total Funding
Apparel
Ind...
listennotes.com
Podcast
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2024
These Founders Started a Global Business with Just $4k
Cofounders Heather Aiu and Rachael Leinaʻala Soares are former roommates who each contributed $2,000 of their own money to start Aloha Co...
