Alante Capital

Founded in 2016, Alante Capital is a venture capital firm based in Santa Barbara, California. It invests across deep tech, clean tech, consumer tech, SaaS, and other sectors, pairing comprehensive investment strategies with deep sector expertise to build risk-adjusted portfolios with potential for superior returns alongside transformative social and environmental impact.

Jordan Goldfarb

Venture Partner

Leslie Harwell

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Tess Krasne

Senior Associate

Karla Mora

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Apparel

mannyAI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
MannyAI is a fashion technology startup that operates an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to enhance the sourcing process for both fashion brands and factories. The company's innovative network enables small batch production by aggregating similar orders from various brands, which helps streamline the manufacturing process. MannyAI offers features such as instant pricing and efficient order management, allowing fashion brands to mitigate inventory risks while simultaneously improving production efficiency for factories. By leveraging AI technology, MannyAI aims to transform traditional sourcing methods in the fashion industry.

Matereal

Seed Round in 2024
Matereal is a manufacturer specializing in biobased polyurethane, aiming to replace traditional, toxic polyurethane products. The company focuses on producing environmentally safe plastics, particularly for the fashion and outdoor gear industries, providing sustainable coatings and adhesives. By offering these alternatives, Matereal helps its clients transition to a cleaner, more sustainable chemical supply chain.

treet

Venture Round in 2022
Treet operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace designed to assist apparel brands in adopting circular economy practices and managing their secondhand market. By providing a platform where customers can buy and sell used items directly with one another, Treet creates additional revenue opportunities for brands while enhancing customer loyalty. The company oversees all logistics and support, allowing brands to focus on their core business while benefiting from the resale experience. This approach enables e-commerce brands to promote sustainability and take ownership of their secondhand sales, transforming used products into valuable offerings that feel new to consumers.

Indyx

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Indyx is a digital wardrobe platform that enables users to catalog, style, and resell their clothing in a single application. It digitizes wardrobes, builds a database of collective wardrobes, and combines professional styling with a seamless resale experience. The platform helps individuals curate their personal style while supporting a scalable business model that addresses overconsumption and makes fashion more affordable. By integrating wardrobe management, styling guidance, and resale, Indyx aims to streamline how people organize, monetize, and refresh their apparel.

treet

Seed Round in 2021
Treet operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace designed to assist apparel brands in adopting circular economy practices and managing their secondhand market. By providing a platform where customers can buy and sell used items directly with one another, Treet creates additional revenue opportunities for brands while enhancing customer loyalty. The company oversees all logistics and support, allowing brands to focus on their core business while benefiting from the resale experience. This approach enables e-commerce brands to promote sustainability and take ownership of their secondhand sales, transforming used products into valuable offerings that feel new to consumers.

FIT:MATCH

Seed Round in 2021
FIT:MATCH is a B2B2C technology platform that connects apparel brands with the best-fitting products in difficult-to-fit categories. It offers a data science-enhanced recommendation platform that matches consumers based on a variety of attributes derived from third-party 3D tools using patented discrepancy scoring technology.
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