Fashion Technology Accelerator

Fashion Technology Accelerator is a management consulting company based in Milan, Italy, specializing in the fashion industry. Founded in 2012, it provides comprehensive business support and acceleration consulting services to startups and established enterprises, focusing on leveraging digital technology to foster growth and innovation. The company aims to transform the fashion sector by promoting new business models and digital processes. With a global presence, including a subsidiary in London, Fashion Technology Accelerator collaborates with top industry players worldwide. Its commitment to advancing fashion technology has led to partnerships with organizations like Hatcher+, positioning the firm as a key player in the investment landscape for fashion technology startups.

Paolo Ivancevich

Managing Partner (Milan)

13 past transactions

Lawyerd!

Seed Round in 2023
Lawyerd! is an automated online platform focused on protecting intellectual property (IP) rights for clients without the need for third-party legal assistance. By utilizing advanced technology, Lawyerd! enables users to defend their IP rights significantly faster and at a reduced cost compared to traditional legal services. The platform identifies instances of brand misuse across various marketplaces and websites, linking to the infringing content and facilitating the lodging of complaints with the appropriate authorities. This streamlined approach allows businesses to concentrate on growth while effectively addressing violations, ultimately restoring brand trust, reputation, and revenue. Lawyerd! aspires to establish itself as the leading automated solution for IP protection on the Internet, creating a strong association between its brand and the safeguarding of intellectual property rights for all Internet users.

Radd.

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Radd. is an AI-driven e-commerce platform that specializes in video marketing to enhance customer engagement and drive conversions. It provides businesses with tools to showcase new products and leverage user-generated content, thereby improving the overall shopping experience. By embedding smart story videos, Radd. enables companies to turn customers and influencers into brand ambassadors, amplifying their reach and enhancing brand visibility. The platform's innovative video-marketing capabilities facilitate the generation of quality traffic, allowing clients to effectively showcase their offerings and strengthen customer relationships.

Ready To Share

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ready to Share is a SaaS startup that offers an inventory management platform that connects brands, agents, and retailers. Ready to Share was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Lombardia, Italy.

Drip

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Drip is a retail company focused on transforming the fashion industry by providing an innovative consumption model. It operates an online platform that offers streetwear clothing and accessories, allowing users to access an extensive wardrobe through a monthly subscription. This model enables customers to wear different styles each month without the mental and financial burden of purchasing items outright. By fostering an ongoing dialogue between luxury brands and fashion-forward individuals, Drip aims to enhance the experience of youthful fashion lovers while promoting a more sustainable approach to clothing consumption.

Lone Design Club

Seed Round in 2019
Lone Design Club is a retail platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that connects consumers with international fashion and lifestyle brands, emphasizing sustainability and conscious consumerism. The company operates both physical stores and a digital platform, allowing brands to market test their products in various sub-markets worldwide. Lone Design Club focuses on independent designers, providing them with marketing and retailing support. Its unique model combines data-driven insights with experiential pop-up stores and an engaged online community, creating a trusted space for consumers to discover exclusive, sustainable items. This approach enables brands to effectively reach their target markets while fostering growth in a competitive direct-to-consumer landscape.

ARTKNIT STUDIOS

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Artknit Studios S.R.L., founded in 2018 and based in Milan, Italy, specializes in redesigning apparel for men and women, focusing primarily on knitwear collections. The company operates an online store that connects global customers directly with Italian manufacturers, eliminating middle-man markups to offer superior-quality clothing at more accessible prices. Artknit Studios emphasizes transparency and sustainability in its operations, aiming to maintain a low environmental impact while providing personalized knitwear options. The diverse team at Artknit combines expertise from various fields, including art, fashion, digital technology, and finance, to innovate and enhance the shopping experience for customers seeking high-quality garments.

Vintag

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Vintag is a mobile social application based in Bologna, Italy, focused on the vintage marketplace. The platform offers a free and secure environment for users to buy and sell vintage items, while also fostering a community for individuals who share a passion for vintage culture. Through Vintag, users can connect with fellow collectors, artists, designers, and enthusiasts who appreciate the unique style and quality of vintage products. The application aims to enhance the experience of buying and selling by making it safe, fast, and enjoyable, encouraging users to engage with others who have similar interests.

NUSTOX.COM

Seed Round in 2017
Nustox operates an online platform designed to assist retailers in establishing sales channels and reducing warehouse space. Founded in 2016 and based in Castrovillari, Italy, Nustox offers a range of products including clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories for men and women. The company positions itself as a technology leader rather than just a retailer, leveraging its digital capabilities to support brick-and-mortar operations and sales challenges. Nustox seeks to create value for customers by providing a unique perspective on fashion and lifestyle, aiming to engage them through original content and tailored shopping solutions. A key component of this strategy is The Style Journal, a dynamic platform that emphasizes authentic and original content related to fashion and lifestyle, further enhancing the customer experience and establishing Nustox as a benchmark in storytelling within the industry.

Bookalook

Seed Round in 2016
Bookalook Ltd, established in 2013 and based in Leeds, UK, operates a B2B SaaS platform designed specifically for the fashion industry. This platform connects fashion brands, independent designers, and PR agencies with global press professionals, streamlining the process of managing and distributing samples. It offers features such as inventory tracking, scheduling, contact management, and reporting, enabling users to digitize and efficiently handle the sample trafficking process, from the showroom to the press.

Jeanuine

Seed Round in 2016
Jeanuine finds its roots in the combination of the words "jeans" and "genuine", which in English means: authentic, true, sincere. A superior quality of jeans to express the singularity of each individual. Illustration of their vision, the fingerprint symbolizes the unique and personalized appearance of Jeanuine creations.

Deo Veritas

Seed Round in 2016
Deo Veritas, Inc. is an online clothing brand specializing in the manufacture of customized dress shirts for men. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a platform where customers can design their own dress shirts by selecting various options, including fabric, style, and personalized features such as collar, cuff, pocket, and placket styles. Customers can also choose contrasting fabrics for different shirt components. With production facilities located in Turkey and Europe, Deo Veritas combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver tailor-made apparel that meets individual preferences and measurements.

Askourt

Seed Round in 2016
Askourt is an online customer engagement platform designed to enhance the shopping experience for eCommerce stores and their customers. The platform allows users to consult and recommend products to friends through popular instant messaging applications such as SMS, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp, all without leaving the retailer's website. By facilitating this social interaction during the shopping process, Askourt helps brands connect with new potential audiences and improve conversion rates. The service ultimately aims to bridge the gap between eCommerce and social networking, transforming the way customers engage with online retailers.

WARDA

Pre Seed Round in 2014
WARDA S.R.L. is a software development company based in Bolzano, Italy, specializing in digital transformation solutions for the fashion, retail, and luxury sectors. The company offers a Digital Asset Management system designed to streamline the management and security of digital assets, such as images, videos, and documents. These assets are crucial for supporting product development, promotion, brand management, and sales efforts. By centralizing and facilitating access to these important resources, WARDA enhances the operational efficiency and effectiveness of companies within its targeted industries.
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