Lyra Ventures

Lyra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Singapore that makes global investments in technology-enabled fashion and retail businesses. It backs startups across the fashion value chain, including alternative materials, new retail models, brand concepts and software as a service, prioritizing teams with proven product-market fit and a clear path to scale. The firm combines hands-on guidance with a deep network of fashion industry experts and Asia-focused advisers, offering market intelligence and introductions to partners in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to fashion, Lyra Ventures pursues opportunities in B2B, B2C, retail, information technology, agriculture, SaaS, big data, e-commerce and supply chain technology sectors across the United States, Israel and Singapore.

Marisa Ito

Principal

Debra Langley

Venture Partner

15 past transactions

SuperCircle

Seed Round in 2023
SuperCircle is a technology company that has developed a platform and reverse logistics system aimed at promoting circularity in the retail sector. By connecting retail brands with the waste management industry, SuperCircle seeks to address the issue of post-consumer clothing waste, thereby closing the loop on textile disposal. The company's platform enhances the recyclability of discarded textiles, enabling fashion brands to effectively manage the logistics of recycling from waste to reusable material. Additionally, SuperCircle provides transparency and insights into the program's performance and impact, ensuring that no textile is wasted in the process.

Threedium

Series A in 2023
Threedium Limited is a London-based company that specializes in creating a platform for developing three-dimensional (3D) customizable advertisements and product widgets. Established in 2017, Threedium offers products such as the Threedium 3D Web Configurator and Threedium 3D Advertising, which allow users to visualize products interactively across various digital platforms and devices. The company's technology transforms static images into engaging 3D and augmented reality (AR) models, facilitating immersive online brand experiences for businesses of all sizes. By enabling real-time product personalization, Threedium's solutions enhance customer engagement and bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping experiences, ultimately driving product consideration and conversion rates.

LIZEE

Series A in 2023
LIZEE provides a logistics and managed services platform that supports rental businesses in the circular economy. The platform optimizes ecommerce operations for rented products, including packing, shipping, payments, and quality checks for returned items, helping organizations scale rental offerings and reduce environmental impact in retail.

Balance

Series B in 2022
Balance provides a digital payments platform for B2B online purchasing, aiming to simplify the experience for both buyers and vendors. Founded in 2019 by Bar Geron and Yoni Shuster, it is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The B2B checkout platform processes online payments and employs a machine learning engine for real-time authentication and financial risk assessment, offering flexibility for businesses to pay on their own terms.

Tolstoy

Venture Round in 2022
Tolstoy offers an interactive video platform that enables businesses to create engaging, personalized content. Users can add clickable elements and branching paths to videos for marketing, sales, support, or training purposes.

Entrupy

Series A in 2022
Entrupy Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in the authentication of high-value goods. It has developed a material detection device that can verify the authenticity of various materials such as canvas, leather, fabric, wood, paper, and metals. The company's platform employs artificial intelligence, computer vision algorithms, and microscopy to analyze physical objects and cross-reference the data with a comprehensive database. This technology allows businesses to authenticate luxury products and secure their inventory, thus protecting supply chains and enhancing trust in retail and resale transactions. By providing objective verification, Entrupy helps businesses, buyers, and sellers avoid counterfeit items, fostering customer loyalty and ensuring the integrity of high-value transactions.

Material Exchange

Series A in 2022
Material Exchange, founded in 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden, is dedicated to improving the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of material sourcing in the fashion industry. The company operates a digital sourcing platform that enables fashion brands to connect with suppliers and access a diverse range of materials more effectively. By facilitating digital collaboration between brands and manufacturers, Material Exchange helps reduce reliance on physical samples and minimizes material waste. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of the intersection between fashion and technology, supporting a more responsible and sustainable future for the industry.

Threedium

Venture Round in 2022
Threedium Limited is a London-based company that specializes in creating a platform for developing three-dimensional (3D) customizable advertisements and product widgets. Established in 2017, Threedium offers products such as the Threedium 3D Web Configurator and Threedium 3D Advertising, which allow users to visualize products interactively across various digital platforms and devices. The company's technology transforms static images into engaging 3D and augmented reality (AR) models, facilitating immersive online brand experiences for businesses of all sizes. By enabling real-time product personalization, Threedium's solutions enhance customer engagement and bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping experiences, ultimately driving product consideration and conversion rates.

The List

Seed Round in 2021
The List is a global e-commerce platform headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with offices in Berlin, Germany, and Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in curating and selling a wide range of high-quality, boutique fashion products from around the world. The List's platform leverages intelligent software and machine learning to provide consumers with seamless access to these products, delivering them directly to customers in over 190 countries. Additionally, the platform offers a drop model, allowing consumers to purchase highly demanded, limited-edition products at dynamic market prices driven by artificial intelligence. The List also extends its offerings to home decor and lifestyle products.

LePrix

Funding Round in 2021
LePrix Inc. is an online marketplace that connects consumers with a curated network of designer consignment boutiques, offering both pre-owned and new clothing, accessories, and shoes. Founded in 2010 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, the company aims to modernize the traditional designer consignment store experience by bringing it online. Formerly known as SnobSwap Inc., LePrix facilitates a safe and sustainable shopping environment by providing access to a variety of luxury items, including shoes, handbags, jewelry, and clothing. The platform supports both business-to-consumer and business-to-business transactions, empowering consignment stores to sell online and source wholesale inventory from partners. As a pioneer in the $25 billion designer consignment industry, LePrix enhances the accessibility of luxury fashion for consumers worldwide.

RFKeeper

Series A in 2021
RFKeeper Ltd is a provider of supply chain management and loss prevention solutions. The company's technology seeks to improve retail inventory accuracy, reduce shoplifting, enable targeted marketing, and increase shoppers’ loyalty. A variety of RFID tags are available to secure apparel, eyewear, watches, and jewelry. They can be deployed within hours, and require minimal training or changes to current store processes. In addition, RFKeeper provides hardware and software specifically designed to streamline operations at stores and warehouses. Several retail chains have already deployed RFKeeper solutions.

Bites

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Bites is an Israeli software company specializing in bite-sized learning units. Its platform enables organizations to create professional-looking training content, called 'Bites', which can be shared across various communication platforms like WhatsApp, MS Teams, and Slack. The platform also offers a learning management system for tracking progress and analytics.

Material Exchange

Venture Round in 2020
Material Exchange, founded in 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden, is dedicated to improving the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of material sourcing in the fashion industry. The company operates a digital sourcing platform that enables fashion brands to connect with suppliers and access a diverse range of materials more effectively. By facilitating digital collaboration between brands and manufacturers, Material Exchange helps reduce reliance on physical samples and minimizes material waste. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of the intersection between fashion and technology, supporting a more responsible and sustainable future for the industry.

Neighborhood Goods

Series A in 2020
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.

Syte

Series B in 2019
Syte provides a visual search and product discovery platform that uses artificial intelligence to transform how retailers enable online shopping. The company's technology helps retailers improve site navigation and user experience through camera search, visual search, personalized recommendations, and smart merchandising tools, allowing shoppers to find visually similar products and discover complementary items quickly. By translating images into searchable product data, Syte supports intuitive shopping journeys that aim to engage shoppers and drive conversions across e-commerce sites.
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