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Operator of a tech-powered cloth renting platform intended to offer special occasion attire. The company facilitates to conduct a style assessment quiz and upload a selfie and based on the assessment the company curates a list of suitable products, enabling customers to have the best fit by connecting them to independent designers.

The Nu Wardrobe are redefining what it means to wear something ‘new’. The Nu Wardrobe is a platform that lets users bring their wardrobe online so they can share their clothes with others. As a community, The Nu Wardrobe extends the life cycle of people’s clothes and significantly reduces garment waste, without compromising on style.

Manufacturer of wearable lockers designed to keep belongings safe while traveling or working out in a gym. The company's wearable lockers include wrist wallets, pocket headbands, and ankle lockers for keeping all essential belongings such as cash, keys, ID, and phone in a convenient place, it comes up with a fabric that is sweat-wicking and machine-washable, enabling individuals to secure belongings while having safety, stress reduction and convenience.

Presso provides a distributed micro-retail solution focused on ultra-fast dry-cleaning services. The company has developed a specialized dry-cleaning machine that simplifies the laundry process for hotel guests by efficiently removing sweat, odors, and bacteria from garments. This innovative machine not only cleans and presses clothes in a short time but also helps hotel owners and managers reduce operational costs related to time, electricity, and labor.

HanaBi wants to offer these customers a ready-to-go solution to penetrate the in-wash fabric solid scent booster market, and to their consumers better product to fulfill their long-lasting fragrance expectations.

Operator of a luxury clothing care company intended to optimize the everyday closet experience. The company's hangers are flexible, and durable and come with a hanger facility, and do not cause stretching, wrinkling, bumps and creasing, enabling customers to accommodate clothes of different collar types and make a positive impact on the fashion industry.

Operator of a jeans brand intended to provide comfort and style to women's wardrobes. The company's jeans have deep subtle pockets to carry everyday essential items, like phones, keys, wallets, and more featuring technical fabric with performance features and also offers shoes, providing women with access to hand-crafted jeans, helping women to enhance their everyday lifestyle.

Developer of an online clothing rental platform designed to offer a wide variety of clothes for rental. The company's platform helps users to change their looks according to their wishes and wear high-end outfits for a few days, enabling users to enjoy unlimited dressing all year.

Cleancult is a company focused on creating sustainable cleaning products that reduce reliance on single-use plastics. It manufactures refillable items in aluminum bottles and offers all-natural laundry detergents in the form of cleaning pods. These pods contain powerful stain-fighting ingredients and a non-toxic formula, making them suitable for customers with sensitive or allergy-prone skin. By promoting eco-friendly practices and providing effective cleaning solutions, Cleancult aims to support a sustainable lifestyle for its consumers.

Manufacturer of roll-on soap bottles intended to promote hygiene habits through playful means. The company's bottles contain soap that is non-irritating, non-toxic, and free from SLS, parabens, phthalates, and any animal by-product, enabling kids to have a fun and playful way to wash their hands.

DetraPel, Inc. produces hydrophobic liquid repellent spray to protect objects from spills and stains. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Etiquette Inc is a rental tech company for renting designer wedding dresses with a unique digital experience. Etiquette Inc. innovates the way how the brides live the experience in the traditional channels by delivering a Home try-on with a unique experience.Etiquette is giving access to designer wedding dresses saving up to 80% off the retail price and taking care of dry-cleaning, and with a perfect fit guarantee.

BeautyLynk, Inc. provides an on-location and web-based beauty booking platform that delivers hair and makeup services at homes, offices, hotels, and other areas. It enables users to book in-home and on-site appointments with professional hair stylists and makeup artists. The company offers services primarily for women, as well as for men, and children of 17 years of age and up. BeautyLynk, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It has operations in Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

The Optimist Co. specializes in natural cleaning products that focus on non-toxic, plant-based ingredients. Their product range includes room and air sprays, glass cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, laundry suds and softeners, as well as essential oils. By offering these environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, The Optimist Co. aims to provide consumers with effective alternatives to traditional chemical-based cleaning products, promoting a safer and healthier home environment.

Lavadero is a laundry service provider based in Mexico City, offering a combination of laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services. Established in 2014, Lavadero operates through a user-friendly web and mobile app, allowing customers to schedule pickups and deliveries of their laundry directly from their homes or offices. The company guarantees delivery of washed items within 24 hours, while dry cleaning and ironing services are completed within 48 hours. Lavadero caters to various neighborhoods across three main areas in Mexico City: Cuauhtemoc, Miguel Hidalgo, and Benito Juarez, covering a wide range of localities including Condesa, Polanco, and Del Valle. Customers can conveniently make payments via cash or card, enhancing the overall user experience.

Nimble Babies Limited manufactures and markets cleaning products that cleans baby messes without the chemical nasties. The company’s products include Bottle & breast pump cleaning; which washes milk residues, cloudiness, and smelly odor from baby bottles and breast pumps, Toy & surface cleaning; provides solution for greasy sticky residues on toys, tables, and floors, and Clothes washing; which washes pee and food stains. It also retails its products through an online store. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.

Donii lets you donate your gently used clothes, household items, and kids' stuff directly to the people who need them most. Our platform connects donors with individuals and families in need, via the nonprofits, charities, and social workers that serve them. Each donation earns points which donors can use to shop a catalog of exclusive rewards. Give better with Donii.

INDUO is a textile company that sells innovative fabrics for apparel brands. INDUO® fabric is resistant to stains and perspiration, while preserving the same touch and comfort than any other high-end cotton.

INDUO is a textile company that sells innovative fabrics for apparel brands. INDUO® fabric is resistant to stains and perspiration, while preserving the same touch and comfort than any other high-end cotton.

Estrenón pioneers the "reuse clothing movement" in Latin America through dignifying stores that empower the people to improve their lives. Estrenón pioneers the "reuse clothing movement" in Latin America through dignifying stores that empower the people to improve their lives. In LATAM, lack of affordable access to decent clothing perpetuates social inequality. Poor appearance limits educational, professional, and personal development opportunities. Estrenón, a for-profit social enterprise, disrupts poverty’s cycle of low self-esteem and exclusion by pioneering the reuse clothing movement in LATAM through a replicable model for buying and selling pre-owned clothing. Their retail stores create dignified & empowering experiences for families to begin improving their lives

Unshrinkit is a patent-pending liquid solution that helps people gently unshrink their wool clothes back up to their original size.

AquaFresco is reinventing the $50B cleaning market with its breakthrough wastewater recycle system. The company spun-off from the winning team of the MIT MADMEC competition in 2014. Since then, AquaFresco has been pushing the water recycle technology from a lab innovation to a commercialized product. Our novel water recycle system is currently tested at 3 pilot hotels and 3 other commercial laundry facilities, potentially cutting water and detergent use for laundry in these hotels by 95% with our patent-pending invention. AquaFresco has full ownership of the IP. The team has achieved great success in the community including winning the MassChallenge Gold Award in 2015 and being a recipient of MassCEC fund in 2016. Moving forward, AquaFresco aims to complete the product development and pilot testing in the next 6 months.

Catie’s Closet provides essential clothing and basic necessities to homeless students and those living below the poverty line. It is based in Dracut, Massachusetts.

Lallitara is an environmentally conscious apparel brand that specializes in creating stylish and unique products from vintage sari fabrics. By upcycling these traditional Indian textiles, the brand offers a range of eco-friendly clothing and accessories that allow customers to express their individuality. Lallitara not only focuses on fashion but also prioritizes social responsibility; each purchase contributes to providing fair wages for individuals in India's informal recycling community. The company supports domestic manufacturing, aligning with the 'Made in America' movement. Through its online shopping platform, Lallitara enables customers to find and select one-of-a-kind items while promoting sustainability and ethical practices in the fashion industry.

Beantown Bedding’s Laundry-Free Linens® offer an easy and eco-friendly alternative to laundering. Soft, 100% biobased, and made from plants, the sheets may be used for weeks and discarded or composted instead of laundering, saving time, water and energy. Beantown’s innovative bedding was designed as a time-saver for millennials who have better places to be than the laundry room. The unique solution has also had appeal beyond the dorm room. University housing and conference centers, Airbnbs and hospitality businesses across the country now enjoy the operational and environmental benefits of going laundry-free, as well as the chance to differentiate themselves with clean new linens for every guest. In 2015, the company won the bid to supply the Special Olympics World Games, hosted in Los Angeles. The Boston-based company’s creative play on convenience, hygiene and sustainability has received frequent national media attention, with features on The Today Show and The View, and earned prestigious selection as an Emmy Awards celebrity gift bag item, 2016 Babson Breakaway Challenge Finalist, 2014 INDA Visionary Award finalist and 2013 MassChallenge alum. Its Give a Sheet program is dedicated to making a social impact through support of Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses, and through K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, providing Laundry-Free Linens® to US troops serving abroad.

Thinx Inc. manufactures and sells period-proof underwear for women. It also helps girls in developing countries by providing washable and reusable cloth pads. The company sells its products online. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.

Catie’s Closet provides essential clothing and basic necessities to homeless students and those living below the poverty line. It is based in Dracut, Massachusetts.

Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, including bridal clothing and products for pets. Established in 2012 and based in New York, the company allows customers to create unique clothing by selecting from a variety of flattering silhouettes, colors, and trims. Each item is made to order in the USA, ensuring a personalized fit and style, and is shipped directly to the customer's doorstep within two weeks. Bow & Drape operates as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC and was formerly known as Zoora LLC.

Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Blank Label Group, Inc. specializes in custom-made men's clothing, primarily offering tailored dress and sports shirts. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company operates an online portal where customers can place orders for personalized garments. Each piece is crafted to the client's specifications, ensuring a fit guarantee and delivery within as little as seven days. Blank Label's offerings include a variety of fabrics, from classic white shirts to indigo chambrays and four-season wool suits. The company has garnered positive reviews from major publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, highlighting its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. In addition to its online presence, Blank Label also features a retail pattern room located in downtown Boston.